Hawthorn hoping to avoid AFL sanctions as racism allegations remain unresolved

Investigation closed but AFL still considering sanctions against clubClub ‘not able to move on completely’, Hawks president saysFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Hawthorn president, Andy Gowers, has admitted that closing the investigation into alleged racism within the AFL club does not represent a “total resolution” of the matter, and said he hoped the league would not go on to sanction the club.

Gowers spoke to media on Wednesday morning, after the AFL revealed that an independent panel would make no adverse findings against the three former Hawthorn staff who were linked to the allegations: Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt. All three have strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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