Hawks probe Patton over shock lewd pic allegations
Hawthorn star Jonathon Patton is under investigation by the club over allegations he sent lewd images to a woman on social media.
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Hawthorn star Jonathon Patton is under investigation by the club following allegations of lewd behaviour on social media.
The Sunday Herald Sun can reveal that Patton, 27, is the focus of an internal inquiry at the footy club following allegations he sent pictures of a personal intimate nature to a woman via direct message on social media.
Hawthorn reacted quickly after becoming aware of the allegations, with Patton hauled in to explain himself.
Patton subsequently closed his social media accounts in the wake of the alleged incident.
The club has now launched an investigation via its Integrity Committee to get to the bottom of what has gone on between the forward and the unnamed woman — who made the allegations public online.
“Hawthorn Football Club is aware of allegations made on social media regarding the behaviour of Jonathon Patton,” the club said in a statement released to the Sunday Herald Sun.
“The allegations are of behaviour that does not reflect the values and standards of Hawthorn Football Club.
“As soon as it became aware the club addressed the matter with Patton directly and clearly communicated that any behaviour of this nature would not be tolerated.
“The club takes these allegations seriously and has referred the matter to Hawthorn’s Integrity Committee.
“Hawthorn promotes and advocates for equality and respect for everyone and demands this same behaviour from all involved with the club.”
The committee has the power to recommend various sanctions from fines to match suspensions to educational courses depending on its findings.
Patton’s management team when contacted on Saturday said it was aware of the allegations.
Patton, a former No.1 draft pick, played 89 games for Greater Western Sydney from 2012 to 2019 before joining Hawthorn for the 2020 season.
The ruckman has endured a string of injuries during his career and missed two games last year after spilling hot oil on his foot while cooking fish at home, with the burn later becoming infected.
In July he was on the sidelines for a further six weeks after tearing his hamstring and then in late August he tore the plantaris tendon in his right leg which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
In all he managed six games with Hawthorn in 2020.
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