An independent panel investigating allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club has concluded, making no adverse findings against former senior coaches and managers. 

Speaking at a press conference, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said the First Nations players and families involved in the probe had reached an agreement and “wish to resolve all differences with the AFL”.

As a result, no charges or adverse findings have been brought against former coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan, and ex-welfare manager Jason Burt.

The AFL thanked chairman of the independent panel Bernard Quinn KC and panel members for their work over the past seven months of the investigation.

More to come.