Coach Alastair Clarkson IV - HFC Racism Investigation Discussion

[Disco Dew]

I wonder if the negotiations also include no civil action being taken.

If it is then the cash must be ****ing mega!

 

[gokangas]

I suspect the legal folk for the complainants are realising they would not get a significant win so decided to settle for $$$$$$s rather than risk nothing. Pathetic. now let's march on to the defamation suit against the ABC - suspect it will end the same way. 'A settlement'.

 

[Outtatym]

Cool So...why couldnt this have been done back in October?

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Speaks all languages.

 

[Devington]

It’s a shitty outcome for all parties. Everyone involved gets branded as liars and the AFL pretends everyone is happy.
The drawn out pressure brought upon the families and the ex coaches has been disgraceful.

Wrong.

It's a good outcome for Gil's legacy.

Well not really, more a case of least bad outcome reached from that perspective. Even then there are still multiple parties who might take it to the courts.

 

[Twangler]

When would we get to hear about sanctions against the hawthorn football club?

 

[LB2Snake]

I wonder if the negotiations also include no civil action being taken.

You’d think it would have to. But I’m no lawyer.

 

[Themanbun]

Was probably the only way that would wrap up.

 

[Themanbun]

You’d think it would have to. But I’m no lawyer.

If $ change hands usually a deed of release is signed by those making accusations as a condition of settlement. If not then I guess they're free to take it to court.

 

[Lomas]

What are the odds that Jeff can show any restraint and not make a self serving statement with a few digs at everyone thrown in?

 

[Devington]

Even if it's "good" news for Clarko etc I still don't like it. Maybe the press conference can change that with some of the details but I really, really ****ing doubt that.

 

[Eggs11]

What are the odds that Jeff can show any restraint and not make a self serving statement with a few digs at everyone thrown in?

heck all.

 

[Lomas]

Wrong.

It's a good outcome for Gil's legacy.

Well not really, more a case of least bad outcome reached from that perspective. Even then there are still multiple parties who might take it to the courts.

I meant the actual people involved in the actual events/accusations, but fair point.
‘Master negotiator’ wins again.

 

[LB2Snake]

Probably completely inappropriate, so apologies in advance, but I wonder if this will effect our PP applications in a positive way. Clarko‘s legacy been irreparably damaged here.

 

[Disco Dew]

Even if it's "good" news for Clarko etc I still don't like it. Maybe the press conference can change that with some of the details but I really, really ******* doubt that.

This.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Wonder whether that means Clarko and Fagan can air there side of the story or do they all have to sign NDAs?
Hard to have reputation's damaged and not be able to say anything even though the finding is no case to answer.

 

[Roomoo]

It’s a shitty outcome for all parties. Everyone involved gets branded as liars and the AFL pretends everyone is happy.
The drawn out pressure brought upon the families and the ex coaches has been disgraceful.

Pretty sure 6 figures will not be considered as a bad outcome for some.


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[LuvtheKangas]

Wonder whether that means Clarko and Fagan can air there side of the story or do they all have to sign NDAs?

Surely this outcome gives no incentive for Clarko and Fagan to sign NDAs. "No findings against" goes nowhere near removing the taint of the unsubstantiated (and now, never to be substantiated) allegations against them.

 

[Devington]

Probably should just read the cliff notes afterwards, but I'll watch the press conference like the masochist (North Supporter) I am. Fingers crossed Gil has snorted enough coke to accidently mushmouth a few slurs in between the self serving praise and groveling that I'm expecting.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Suggests urgency.

Suggests they want minimum uptake by the major tv networks.

 

[giantroo]

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Hush afl payout without due process and clearing for the accused three. Keep managing those outcomes afl.

I predicted that result day early on.

It's the AFL way.

 

[Lomas]

Pretty sure 6 figures will not be considered as a bad outcome for some.


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I guess that depends on what people were after, how things have impacted them. I’m not saying you are one doing this, but assumptions that a pay out is the be all and end all for parties involved probably underestimates what people have been put through since this dragged out in the public eye.

 

[Devington]

Awesome. Literally couldn't even do the bare minimum could Gil.

 

[justroyal]

Priority picks bitch