Former Hawthorn AFL player Carl Peterson accuses club and ex-coach of retaliating with drug use allegations over racism claims.

Former Hawthorn AFL player Carl Peterson has accused the club and ex-coach Alastair Clarkson of retaliating with drug use allegations in response to serious racism claims. Peterson, along with other former players, alleges unlawful discrimination, including family separations and pressure to terminate a pregnancy. The club denies these claims, asserting that Peterson's removal from the team was due to marijuana use. An AFL investigation found no adverse findings against the players.

October 10, 2024
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