Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will take a leave of absence as the full extent of allegations levelled against him and current North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson come to light.
An ABC investigation revealed several disturbing incidents during recent years at Hawthorn, with the AFL later on Wednesday saying they would launch a full review into the allegations.
In a statement, Brisbane says Fagan was not consulted as part of Hawthorn’s own review into the allegations and would look to “fully cooperate” with the coming investigation.
The Brisbane Lions have released the following statement.https://t.co/fllta2DslU
— Brisbane Lions (@brisbanelions) September 21, 2022
“The Brisbane Lions are aware Senior Coach Chris Fagan will work with the AFL on an investigation into allegations concerning historical events at the Hawthorn Football Club, where he was a former employee,” the statement read.
“Chris supports and welcomes the investigation.
“He was not consulted during the Hawthorn sponsored review and looks forward to the opportunity to be heard as part of the AFL investigation.
“The Brisbane Lions and Chris have mutually agreed that he will take a leave of absence from the Club so he can fully cooperate in the investigation.
“As the matters are now with the AFL Integrity Unit, the Brisbane Lions won't make any further comment at this stage.”