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A Victorian government watchdog has seized material from Hawthorn as it launches its own investigation into harrowing allegations of racism at the AFL club.
WorkSafe Victoria has opened its own probe into accusations contained in the team's internal review into its treatment of First Nations players, which has sent shockwaves through the footy world.
According to an ABC report, they include claims former club coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan told an Indigenous player to make his partner abort their unborn child.
Both Clarkson and Fagan have categorically denied any wrongdoing and said they are looking forward to clearing their names in the AFL's independent investigation into the matter.
WorkSafe has seized material from Hawthorn in recent meetings, the Herald Sun reported, and will have further in-person talks with the club on Monday.
Alastair Clarkson (pictured, left, with former assistant coach Chris Fagan during their time at Hawthorn) has been embroiled in accusations of racism and mistreatment of Indigenous players which are now being probed by WorkSafe Victoria
The watchdog has seized material from Hawthorn and is due to have more in-person meetings with club officials as part of its investigation (pictured, Clarkson and ex-skipper Luke Hodge celebrate the team's 2014 grand final win)
'WorkSafe has commenced investigating the recent
