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Concerns AFL will see racism problem as over after concluding Hawthorn probe

Legendary NT broadcaster Charlie King says the issue of racism in football hasn't ended. (ABC News: Eleni Roussos)

Indigenous voices in the Northern Territory say they hope the finalisation of the AFL's investigation into allegations of mistreatment of First Nations players at Hawthorn will not be the end of any action to address culture problems they say are still an issue across the code.

Eight months ago several former players and their families made serious allegations in a Hawthorn cultural safety review that they were harshly forced to choose between their careers and families.

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