Chris Fagan stays unclear about when the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn will finish and says there is no level dwelling on how lengthy it would take.
The Brisbane Lions AFL coach has denied any wrongdoing when he was an assistant coach and soccer boss at Hawthorn beneath coach Alastair Clarkson.
He and Clarkson will cooperate with the investigation and initially the AFL hoped it might wrap up by final Christmas.
Asked if he hoped there is perhaps a decision by the beginning of the season, Fagan stated on Friday: “I haven’t allowed myself to think in that way, because that could only possibly lead to disappointment.
“I’ll simply let it roll itself out and have a lifetime of its personal.
“When it’s my turn to turn up and speak, I will.”
Fagan added the time it was taking was not irritating him, as a result of he’s placing all his energies into teaching the Lions.
“So it’s not something that’s in the front of my mind,” he stated.
“If I get a call from my lawyers or anything like that, then it goes back to the front of my mind, but basically it’s just a normal pre-season for us. The players are unaffected.”
Fagan was requested a few media report that the AFL has a fund that might assist cowl his authorized bills stemming from the investigation.
“Any help with legal fees would be appreciated,” Fagan stated.
Fagan additionally stated that the Lions are but to determine on their management group, saying that was not anticipated till early this month.
The coach added he’s but to speak to Dayne Zorko about whether or not the on-baller ought to proceed as captain.
Brisbane’s two pre-season video games might be towards Sydney and Geelong, final yr’s grand finalists.
The Lions often have pre-season hit-outs towards Gold Coast and Fagan stated whereas they’ve nice respect for the Suns, he welcomes the variability.
“I’m really glad that we have a couple of really strong teams to play against,” he stated.
“It will give us a bit of an indication of where we’re at – excellent preparation for round one.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
