Hawthorn AFL racism complainants reveal themselves in open letter
Four-time Hawthorn premiership star Cyril Rioli is one of six complainants in the Hawks’ AFL racism saga to publicly out themselves in an open letter.
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AFL pledges investigation into ‘harrowing and disturbing’ allegations from Hawthorn First Nations players
The AFL will create an external independent panel to investigate the “challenging, harrowing and disturbing” allegations about Hawthorn’s mistreatment of First Nations former players, including that the Hawks separated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players from their families and pressured one couple to terminate a pregnancy.
Chris Johnson backs Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli over his break with the club over comments by Hawks' president Jeff Kennett
Chris Johnson, a member of the AFL's Indigenous Team of the Century, has backed Cyril Rioli's decision to cut ties with Hawthorn while Jeff Kennett remains club president, saying he and his wife have every right to feel the way they do.
Cyril Rioli revelations put Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett under yet more scrutiny
Jeff Kennett has come under increasing pressure to step down as president of AFL club Hawthorn after revelations about his treatment of Cyril Rioli and the premiership star's family.
Eddie Betts's protege sets out on ever-more-popular footy path via Melbourne private school
Mere months after quitting the AFL, footballing legend Eddie Betts was back in action over summer, bringing joy to fans of the Northern Territory Premier League.