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Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case

The long-running Hawthorn racism saga is over after the AFL club reached a settlement with a group of Indigenous former players and their families.

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

Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee

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Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

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Hawthorn unveil updated Reconciliation Action Plan

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says the club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that helps First Nations people thrive.

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Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson

AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening.

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'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

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Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

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Former Hawks take racism complaint to Federal Court

AFL premiership star Cyril Rioli is the lead applicant in Federal Court documents lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

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Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate

The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.

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Clarkson, North Melbourne plot coach's AFL return

Alastair Clarkson's path back to North Melbourne is being mapped out, with the four-time premiership coach on the verge of a return to the Kangaroos.

AAP

AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.

The New Daily

Former Hawthorn official Jason Burt denies allegations in Indigenous families' open letter

Former Hawks welfare manager Jason Burt rejects the allegations made by ex-players and their families in an open letter on Friday.

ABC News

The antithesis of healing: the AFL turns away from truth-telling again, ending Hawthorn investigation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mention of the Stolen Generations.

The Conversation

AFL urged to become 'cultural leader' amid fallout from Hawthorn probe

Indigenous advocates have slammed the AFL's handling of the Hawthorn probe, and urged the league to become a "cultural leader" by addressing alleged mistreatment of First Nations players across the sporting code.

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No winners in the Hawthorn racism scandal, but one clear villain

The media, which rushed to pronounce guilt, has permanently tainted the names of the accused, while doing nothing to provide resolution for the alleged victims.

The New Daily

Hawthorn boss hits back at AFL over racism ‘sanctions’

The president of the AFL club at the centre of racism allegations has hit back at the league, amid speculation the club faces sanctions.

The New Daily

No adverse findings made in Hawthorn racism case as AFL ends investigation

The AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations.

ABC News

Former Hawks staffer Jason Burt says he 'overstepped the mark' in incident with First Nations player, but has nothing to apologise for

Former Hawthorn welfare manager Jason Burt says he has 'nothing to say sorry for' after he was named in a club investigation into the treatment of First Nations players.

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Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space

Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.

AAP

Mediation likely as breakthrough sought in Hawks saga

A mediation session could happen as early as Tuesday as progress is attempted in the long-running inquiry into historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.

AAP

North boss says Hawks' handling of racism claims 'poor'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".

The New Daily

Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga

Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club, Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".

Liverpool Echo

National media make 'threatening' Liverpool point after new discovery against Everton

How the national media reacted to Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield

USA Today Sports Media Group

Activision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle SEC probe

The SEC found that Activision Blizzard violated whistleblower regulations and had no recourse for employees who experienced discrimination

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Alastair Clarkson addresses Hawks cultural safety review on first day as North Melbourne AFL coach

Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he is looking forward to the chance to contribute to the Hawks cultural safety review and defend himself — but in the meantime he is getting on with his new role as North Melbourne coach.

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