The author of a report accusing the Hawthorn Football Club of racism says he "at all times acted with honesty and integrity" as Victoria Police investigates historical allegations of financial mismanagement at an Aboriginal support organisation in north-west Victoria where he once worked.
Former Richmond footballer Phil Egan has "categorically" denied stealing from the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative (MVAC) following media reports he was involved in an investigation of alleged fraud at the organisation.
And he says the emergence of the allegations, which he describes as "slurs against my name" are attempts to discredit the AFL review.
