AFL chief executive-elect Andrew Dillon says he has no intention of attempting to fast-track or intervene with the inquiry into allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn.
There is not any finish in sight to the investigation into a difficulty which has solid a shadow over the league because the allegations emerged in September final 12 months.
“We’ve got an independent process in place and that’s playing out at the moment,” Dillon advised reporters on Monday.
“It’s a complex issue and I feel for everyone who’s involved in it.
“What we will do is figure to get the very best and the fitting end result however it’s an unbiased course of and we’ve got to respect that.”
The racism allegations involve former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson and his then-assistant Chris Fagan.
Clarkson and Fagan, now coaching North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions respectively, have vehemently denied wrongdoing in their time at the Hawks.
Dillon, the AFL’s legal counsel who will officially take over from Gillon McLachlan as chief executive in October, conceded the matter is unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
“Everyone would love issues resolved before they will however … you have to get to the fitting end result,” Dillon stated.
“Often in these items it is all about getting the method proper.
“What we’re not going to do is cut any corners or fast-track the process.
“We’re going to get to the fitting end result and we’ll get it in the fitting time.”
Later on Monday, Fagan said he was aware of a News Corp report that said he and Clarkson had rejected a mediation process.
The Lions coach didn’t go into details, citing a confidentiality agreement he had signed.
“I’m actually eager for this, for us to progress the method, however I do need to guarantee that no matter we’re concerned in is truthful and simply to all events,” Fagan advised Fox Footy’s AFL 360.
“But I’ve had no dialogue with my attorneys within the final week or so about mediation processes and whether or not or not we’ll be in them. I simply have to go away it at that, that is about all I can say.”
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