sport news AFL: Alastair Clarkson says his chances of a fair hearing have been 'corrupted' trends now
Alastair Clarkson has issued a statement denying, for the second time, the shocking racism allegations levelled against him during his time at Hawthorn.
Clarkson, who won four premierships while coach of the Hawks, says he has 'grave concerns' over his chances of a fair process with the AFL launching their own investigation into the matter.
A Hawthorn report is claimed to contain accusations that the 54-year-old operated the club's football department 'like the Russian mafia' amid a probe into claims he told a First Nations player to end the life of his unborn child.
Alastair Clarkson has issued a second statement after further allegations were levelled at him
It was further claimed that Clarkson used 'bullying and intimidation' against First Nations players and their partners and some incidents were alleged to have been so serious 'to amount to human rights abuses'.
Clarkson broke his silence last week to deny the claims levelled against him, and released a further statement on Wednesday to state his view