Four former Hawthorn gamers on the centre of the membership’s racism saga had their careers “maximised” due to the help they obtained, in keeping with Jason Burt.
The ex-Hawks welfare officer has joined Chris Fagan in blasting the investigation into the claims made by the 4 gamers, amongst others.
On Tuesday evening the AFL ended the inquiry into the allegations, discovering Burt, Fagan and Alastair Clarkson had not reached the league’s guidelines.
But the matter is way from settled, with the complainants contemplating their authorized choices.
In his Linkedin put up on Wednesday, Burt once more strongly protested his innocence.
“This is a case of four men (former players) that spent time at Hawthorn who all needed substantial guidance, support and care,” Burt stated.
“This is what they, and so many other players, received from many people over their time at Hawthorn, including from Alastair, Chris and myself.
“All 4 former gamers have hung out in my home, with my household as a part of the membership’s technique of serving to every to resolve their points. Their time at Hawthorn was maximised due to the on and off area help provided to every.”
Burt also made the claim that one of the former players and his partner are not Indigenous.
So far, all the complainants have remained anonymous since the bombshell claims were leaked to the media in September last year.
“It’s essential to make clear that ‘Zac’ and ‘Kylie, who proceed to make allegations to the media, should not indigenous Australians,” Burt said.
Burt also said the allegations against himself, Fagan and Clarkson were awful and vile.
Burt added he and his family had suffered greatly because of the allegations.
“If the end result of this ‘imperfect decision’ appeases the complainants, then I want them effectively,” he stated.
“Unfortunately, this consequence has completed little to decrease the anguish and damage skilled by my household all through this ordeal and most probably effectively into the longer term.”
Burt now works at a Melboune school, while Fagan coaches Brisbane and Clarkson is on indefinite leave from coaching North Melbourne as he deals with the stress of the controversy.
Last Saturday, Burt additionally gave an in depth media interview and once more denied the allegations.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
