October
Hawks’ racism defence claims footballer ‘appeared drunk’
The AFL has lodged its court defence in the long-running saga of discrimination allegations against former senior figures Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
- William Ton
August
AFL stars detail Hawthorn’s alleged racism in court papers
Cyril Rioli, who played in four premierships at the Hawks under former coach Alastair Clarkson, is the lead applicant in a statement of claim lodged in the Federal Court.
- William Ton
July 2023
Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career
Legendary Sydney and Hawthorn key forward Lance Franklin, one of the AFL’s greatest players, has retired after injuring his calf in Saturday night’s win over Essendon.
- Roger Vaughan
December 2022
Kennett’s era ended at Hawthorn AGM
Hawthorn premiership player Andy Gowers was expected to secure victory in the club’s bitterly contested presidential election, ousting outgoing president Jeff Kennett’s preferred successor, a club source said.
- Patrick Durkin
September 2022
Fagan ‘deeply distressed’ by Hawthorn racism allegations
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he denies and is “deeply distressed” by allegations of racist conduct reported from his time at Hawthorn.
- Gus McCubbing
Clarkson ‘shocked’ by Hawthorn racism claims, denies wrongdoing
Freshly appointed North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has refuted any wrongdoing in the AFL racism scandal, saying he is shocked to be embroiled in a furore as he delays starting work at his new club.
- Steve Larkin