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Link to Hawthorn Statement. - Link to ABC Sports article. - Leaked Report

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

There's always been something off about Clarkson but with the way the world works somethings just get swept under the rug.

It seems more than just a few players didn't leave Hawthorn on great terms with him.

He’s a sneaky, shifty little ****.
Always has been.
These allegations are something else though.
Sickening stuff.

 

[JasRulz63]

If allegations are substantiated both Clarkson and Fagan would need to be removed.

With many more after them you'd think given it seems to indicate numerous coaches were aware/attended these "meetings". Horrendous.

 

[aussierulesrules]

He's working at a private boys school in Melbourne I believe

Was

 

[PowerBaz]

Still hasn’t made any mainstream media headlines.

 

[gouki88]

Horrible read but the big question is, did they only target the handful of Aboriginal players with this, or was the club like this with everyone.

Also, these are all alegations. There isnt any response from anyone accused which is dodgy. I assume he did the usual "here are 20 questions for you, you have 8 minutes til my deadline before we print".

Article mentions the response from the club, which is essentially no comment until the investigation is undertaken. Can’t imagine why anyone involved would say differently

 

[THE EQUALIZER]

Sorry for ruining everyones Grand Final week.

 

[gouki88]

He made a racist comment to a team mate about an opposition indigenous player at a SANFL game and someone overheard it.

Taylor Walker suspended by AFL for six matches over 'damaging and divisive' racist comment

Adelaide Crows star Taylor Walker is banned for six games by the AFL after the league found he made a racist comment about an SANFL player, with the incident reported to the club by one of its own officials.

www.abc.net.au

A slur is not “name calling”.

Can’t believe I actually had to say that

 

[CrowToon]

If North aren't shredding his contract then there is absolutely no respect for them.

 

[RAPPA]

North is the biggest loser. Trying tom embark on a restoration campaign; lands what it considers to be a big fish and huge step towards rebuilding, and now Clarko is embroiled in this investigation.

 

[kirky]

Still hasn’t made any mainstream media headlines.

Interesting to see what AFL360 and Footy Classified say about it tonight. Expecting .

 

[RAPPA]

If North aren't shredding his contract then there is absolutely no respect for them.

Relax. They're allegations. It's not a 'guilty until proven innocent' system.

 

[aussierulesrules]

North is the biggest loser. Trying tom embark on a restoration campaign; lands what it considers to be a big fish and huge step towards rebuilding, and now Clarko is embroiled in this investigation.

And then there’s all the changes he’s made since arriving. Like Viney and so-on.

 

[FourthTimeAround]

Imagine if Brisbane had won on the weekend and were about to play in the grannie and this came out 3 days prior.

That would possibly explain the timing.
If Brisbane had won, this story would have been released next week.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Interesting to see what AFL360 and Footy Classified say about it tonight. Expecting .

As if.

 

[boncer34]

Horrible read but the big question is, did they only target the handful of Aboriginal players with this, or was the club like this with everyone.

Also, these are all alegations. There isnt any response from anyone accused which is dodgy. I assume he did the usual "here are 20 questions for you, you have 8 minutes til my deadline before we print".

Yes. The journalist is dodgy. That's the story here.

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

This is absolutely horrific reading.

If true, Clarkson, Fagen and any coach associated with this needs to be completely removed from the game for life.

 

[HairyO]

If North aren't shredding his contract then there is absolutely no respect for them.

If they did that now they would owe him $5m and it would count to their cap.

I would hope they wait until the actual report is released and those accused have had their chance to defend themselves.

 

[gouki88]

Still hasn’t made any mainstream media headlines.

Indie media outlets such as the ABC?

 

[OniAu]

Amid all this debacle. Watch James Hird slide into Essendon DMs and say hey I wasn’t that bad now was I guys , let me coach


How there’s a lot of terrrible people in high up places in the afl. So naïve as a kid. But once you hit adult hood. You realise how corrupt people are


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[kirky]

A slur is not “name calling”.

Can’t believe I actually had to say that

Apologies, too early in the morning.

 

[Sphynx]

North is the biggest loser. Trying tom embark on a restoration campaign; lands what it considers to be a big fish and huge step towards rebuilding, and now Clarko is embroiled in this investigation.

Released weeks from Clarksons contract ending with Hawthorn, weeks since he’s officially disassociated from their “brand” and that article states they only started providing welfare support to the players effected once they got wind of the ABC investigation.

This reeks of a timed release that they have been aware of for a while.

I don’t think Hawthorn are getting out of this easily either…

 

[HairyO]

Yes. The journalist is dodgy. That's the story here.

Yes thats what I said.

Its what all journos do when rushing a story to beat their competition.

BTW they released a completely one sided story. Is that good journalism in your eyes?

We have no idea the foundation of any of the claims nor do we have any response from anyone accused. Again, is that good journalism ?

 

[Lach72]

what sort of psychpath thinks that supporting players and their families is not the best way to handle things?
that separating young boys from their girl friends/families/communities , and encouraging abortions is a good thing?

 

[Great8]

He made a racist comment to a team mate about an opposition indigenous player at a SANFL game and someone overheard it.

Taylor Walker suspended by AFL for six matches over 'damaging and divisive' racist comment

Adelaide Crows star Taylor Walker is banned for six games by the AFL after the league found he made a racist comment about an SANFL player, with the incident reported to the club by one of its own officials.

www.abc.net.au

I know what he did I’m just staggered that the poster so flippantly called it “name calling”
It was flat out racism that should have earnt him far more than 6 weeks off

 

[HawthornHawk]

Horrible read but the big question is, did they only target the handful of Aboriginal players with this, or was the club like this with everyone.

Also, these are all alegations. There isnt any response from anyone accused which is dodgy. I assume he did the usual "here are 20 questions for you, you have 8 minutes til my deadline before we print".

What an insane take this is- the article clearly states that Clarko etc didn't respond. As others have said Jackson is one of the best