Hawthorn Football Club welcomes the decision by the AFL to end the Independent Panel process, reach an agreement with the complainants and make no adverse finding against any of the parties involved.

It has been a complex and delicate situation for everyone. We acknowledge that it has had a significant emotional toll on all those involved.

The club is committed to continue to listen and learn to ensure we create an inclusive environment for our First Nations people.

Since the panel was set up, the club has cooperated fully with the process, and we have always wanted to see it resolved fairly and quickly.

Hawthorn thanks the AFL and the Independent Panel for their work during this process.

The club hopes this creates an opportunity for healing and to address the hurt felt by many.