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No club can claim immunity from racism, but Hawthorn has a messy history with its Indigenous players

There are few Australian football clubs who could claim immunity from racially prejudiced pasts, but Hawthorn's history is scattered with dire examples of hurtful moments. Warning: This story contains racist images.

Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor

Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor

Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.

Hawthorn bracing for AFL ruck headaches

Hawthorn bracing for AFL ruck headaches

Hawthorn are unlikely to have a recognised ruckman available for the Hawks' AFL clash with Gold Coast and the Suns' in-form big man Jarrod Witts.

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Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game

Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.

Kennett says Hawks taking Rioli seriously

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL club will not shirk their responsibility to work through the issues raised by former star Cyril Rioli and his wife.

O'Meara hopes Hawks, Riolis can heal rift

Acting Hawthorn captain Jaeger O'Meara says he was saddened by comments from former Hawks great Cyril Rioli, who is staying away from the club.

Mitchell wants Cyril Rioli back at Hawks

Premiership hero Cyril Rioli has said he does not want to be part of AFL club Hawthorn while president Jeff Kennett remains in his post.

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Chris Johnson backs Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli over his break with the club over comments by Hawks' president Jeff Kennett

Chris Johnson backs Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli over his break with the club over comments by Hawks' president Jeff Kennett

Indigenous Team of the Century member Chris Johnson gives strong support to Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli and his wife for their quitting of the club over comments by president Jeff Kennett, saying there are times when Indigenous people are better off without some people in their lives.

Cyril Rioli revelations put Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett under yet more scrutiny

Cyril Rioli revelations put Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett under yet more scrutiny

Jeff Kennett comes under increasing pressure to step down as president of AFL club Hawthorn after revelations about his treatment of Cyril Rioli and the premiership star's family.

Heat on Hawks' Kennett after Rioli claims

Heat on Hawks' Kennett after Rioli claims

The Hawks for Change supporter group has called on former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett to immediately resign as president of AFL club Hawthorn.

Eddie Betts's protege Waylon Davey sets out on ever-more-popular footy path via Melbourne private school

Eddie Betts's protege Waylon Davey sets out on ever-more-popular footy path via Melbourne private school

Waylon Davey comes from football family royalty in the Northern Territory, but as the teenager treks the private school path to the AFL, he and his family know there are plenty of challenges ahead.

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