The Latest Breaking News from Hawthorn

Crikey and Lachlan Murdoch’s lawyers have first day in court as judge warns of ‘hyperbole’

Murdoch’s barrister moves to strike out parts of Crikey’s defence calling it ‘embarrassing and irrelevant’. Plus: Speers moves to the capital

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2022

‘A man made for the moment’: Why Lance Franklin’s legacy will endure regardless of AFL grand final result

In statistics and influence, Franklin is already an all-time AFL great. And if Saturday’s grand final goes down to the wire, all eyes will turn to ‘Buddy’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2022

AFL scandal: All leaders need more than on-field accomplishments

The AFL scandal embroiling Hawthorn, Clarkson and Fagan are an example leaders need to boast much more than their ‘on-field’ accomplishments.

The New Daily · Sep 22, 2022

Alastair Clarkson Says He ‘Refutes’ Disturbing Allegations Of Racism From The Hawthorn Review

Alastair Clarkson has broken his silence after a review into the culture at Hawthorn Football Club revealed serious allegations of racism.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 22, 2022

Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players were 'confronted' by Hawks racism allegations as Eddie Betts calls for more club reviews

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players are "confronted and challenged" they were not aware of Hawthorn racism allegations, as retired great Eddie Betts calls for all clubs to match the Hawks' review.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Tiwi Islands elder warns the AFL may lose talented Indigenous players without change

A senior Tiwi Islands Indigenous elder is warning the AFL that the latest allegations over the treatment of Aboriginal players will put off young rising stars.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Fagan rejects AFL racism claims

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has followed Alastair Clarkson in denying claims of racism during the pair's time at Hawthorn, and has welcomed an AFL investigation.

AAP · Sep 21, 2022

AFL investigating ‘harrowing’ allegations of bullying of Indigenous players at Hawthorn

One former player claims coaches urged him to have his partner’s pregnancy aborted

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

The Loop: Putin calls up reservists for Ukraine, Hawthorn CEO says club must face history, Laneway lineup, and weather radar

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ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Alastair Clarkson 'shocked' by Hawthorn allegations as AFL launches independent investigation

Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he refutes "any allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct" regarding claims about the club's treatment of First Nations players.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022