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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show

Hawthorn Hawks fans wave flags
A group including three Hawthorn players claimed the club unlawfully discriminated against them, including by acting in culturally harmful, stereotyping or domineering ways. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

The Hawthorn football club says there was never a meeting between one player and a group of coaches which involved them discussing his partner terminating a pregnancy for the good of his career, court documents show.

Documents published by the federal court on Thursday outlined the club’s strong denials of an 89-page statement of claim filed by three former players, two of their partners and a former employee in July.

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