Australian Rules-Clarkson denies wrongdoing after indigenous allegations


MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Hawthorn head coach Alastair Clarkson has denied any wrongdoing during his time at the Melbourne-based Australian Rules club after allegations that indigenous players were mistreated.

The Australian Football League (AFL) said on Wednesday it was investigating "serious allegations" about the mistreatment of indigenous players, including one that the coaches urged a player to have his partner's pregnancy aborted.

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