Coach Alastair Clarkson III - new NMFC senior coach until at least end 2027 - NMFC board approved AC to start 1/11 amid ongoing HFC racism investigation

[King Corey]

Shouldn’t it just be something along the lines of very concerned about the allegations, Alistair starts his in employment with us on Nov 1st and we’ll be reviewing the ongoing situation.

Exactly. You've got the job.

 

[SunnyBoner]

Has it been released who undertook the Hawthorn sponsored review?

 

[justroyal]

Interesting how Dwayne is really throwing the only ‘allegations’ line. Supporters here are being more considerate. Also, no one gives a shit about Lynch right now, Dwayne.

 

[berniemccarthy]

Let’s not bring back the 1960s here please. No way would this stay quiet if any of it were true. This is a complete shambles of an attempt by Hawthorn to appear clean while trying to tarnish their former employees. But nothing will be proven and I hope if that’s the case, this so called great reporter will be made accountable.


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Mate you are slandering Rusty Jackson. He is one of the most credentialled reporters in this area. Handles the difficult ones that others won’t touch with integrity. Your pathetic pandering does our Club no service at all. You should delete this travesty of a post.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

this is what im saying doesnt make sense to not have included clarko and fagan in the investigation especailly once you decide you are going to report on them calling them out

reporter has taken a big leap of faith publishing this without getting other sides to the story

I feel the Hawks only contacted the players to see if there was an issue.

Then i feel from the press conference it was agreed the AFl would take the review from there.

 

[Hatchy1992]

I'm not jumping to any conclusions or judgements until I hear Clarko and Fagans sides of these alleged event and the AFL and NMFC have completed their full investigations.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

To stand people down based on an unproven report that alleges things that supposedly took place many years ago and have never been corroborated anywhere? FFS!


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Ease up. I'd be top 3 on the planet for 'least likely to throw someone under a bus until all the evidence is out' but Clakson will take the Fagan approach. He understands that if he doesn't it becomes a bigger issue. The spotlight shines brighter on him, the players and the club. A position no one wants to be subjected to. I highly doubt Sonja needs to say anything to him becase he would already know where we go from here.

He steps back until the dust settles. If the report is accurate, we part ways. It isn't, he comes back. With a lot of variables in-between hugging one side or the other.

 

[blackshadow]

Has it been released who undertook the Hawthorn sponsored review?

"External First Nations consultants" is the wording in the ABC article.

 

[Mcarcherey]

Because indigenous people are not a hive mind? It's entirely possible for this to both have happened AND to have other indigenous players unaware.

that's a pretty racist thing to say.

i was implying that teammates talk to each other and often are best mates. project your own views onto to that how you will.

 

[Mav]

What you can be assured of is that Sonja will not knee jerk a response. She will take an appropriate and measured approach. That's her track record to date.

Like when she called Kinderis Gutless?

 

[Cool Kangas]

Untenable based on an unproven report? Gees, we have some people here with emotional intelligence of a 12 year old


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Unfortunately mud sticks. It’s not a good look whatsoever.

 

[Hatchy1992]

I'm not jumping to any conclusions or judgements until I hear Clarko and Fagans sides of these alleged event and the AFL and NMFC have completed their full investigations.

Also, just to clarify, I too am absolutely horrified and disgusted by these stories. Should not have any place in society. Ever.

 

[Gadzorks]

Sure I agree but ultimately if Clarko picked * we wouldn’t be in this thread fretting we would be in the sympathy thread gloating.

I'm intruding but definately not gloating.

Those young players are the focus of everybody, but it's also crap to be caught up in it.

I have no doubt that if those allegations are true (which seems likely given the article was based off a report) both North and lions at least will be looking for a new coach.

And rightly so.

 

[Tulip]

Why should I answer to you for any Hawthorn indigenous-related questions I have?

It’s unfair to make someone speak for a whole community

 

[Massive Unit]

I don't see any reason for a public statement from NMFC. There will undoubtedly be discussions happening behind the scenes and I wouldn't be surprised to see a statement from Clarkson via James Henderson.

TBH - I expect Clarkson to voluntarily stand aside post discussions with NMFC, but continue to have input to the list make-up via trade-period and draft whilst the investigation is conducted.

 

[trooroo4life]

Shouldn’t it just be something along the lines of very concerned about the allegations, Alistair starts his in employment with us on Nov 1st and we’ll be reviewing the ongoing situation.

Of course, I was saying that in reply to everyone saying we must stand him down immediately. Was pointing out I didn’t think we could actually do that.

I’d expect our release to make it clear that his employment would now depend on the outcome of the investigation.

 

[HBFlanker]

If everything that has been alleged to have been said, is true, then all those involved will be removed from the game.

Absolutely horrific situation for all the victims.

 

[hilly]

Like when she called Kinderis Gutless?

Update on JHF's private school?

 

[Mcarcherey]

Interesting how Dwayne is really throwing the only ‘allegations’ line. Supporters here are being more considerate. Also, no one gives a s**t about Lynch right now, Dwayne.

how odd that he's saying allegations are allegations, how dare he not leap to a conclusion and take allegations as material facts.

 

[DuckYeah]

Seriously, if this is coming from Said listed player, a quick google search suggests I am not believing a ****ing word from his mouth.

 

[Shinboner1]

Let’s not bring back the 1960s here please. No way would this stay quiet if any of it were true. This is a complete shambles of an attempt by Hawthorn to appear clean while trying to tarnish their former employees. But nothing will be proven and I hope if that’s the case, this so called great reporter will be made accountable.


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It 100% still happens to this day mate. It's not 1960s, it's now.

 

[DarwinRoo]

We should ask Mark Williams in the interim. That would show intent to our indigenous players. Clarko has to stand down. No question of choice.

Mark Williams is not indigenous

 

[Mcarcherey]

If everything that has been alleged to have been said, is true, then all those involved will be removed from the game.

Absolutely horrific situation for all the victims.

what if they're untrue?

 

[Orange Peanut]

Had more time to think about this now and tbh can't see how Clarko can survive this.

I think there's a world where he could, but it's not nice to think about.

 

[Wild Bill]

It’s unfair to make someone speak for a whole community

Great that’s what need the Dee’s fair police to post in our thread.