Former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge has defended his former coach, Alastair Clarkson, saying he helped the AFL great be ‘comfortable in my own skin’. Ashleigh McMillan and Jon Pierik
– who is now the head coach of Brisbane – were named in the review. Both men have rejected the allegations and were not interviewed for the Hawthorn report, and have said they will co-operate with the league’s investigation.Fagan, who has taken a leave of absence, did not attend the Lions’ best-and-fairest count on Friday night, but delivered a pre-recorded speech. He said he “always felt supported” by Lions chief executive Greg Swann and chairman Andrew Wellington.
Lachie Neale, having won his third best and fairest with the Lions, said the players supported Fagan, but were also mindful of the impact the review had had on the Hawks’ Indigenous players. The AFL did not wish to comment when contacted on Saturday. North Melbourne, having to put contingency plans in place for pre-season training now Clarkson, their new coach, has taken a leave of absence, also did not wish to comment.
Hodge said his strong “trust and belief” in Fagan motivated him to join the Lions for the 2018 season and move his family interstate.
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