Brisbane Lions senior coach Chris Fagan is taking a leave of absence to cooperate with an AFL investigation into racism allegations.Credit:Getty Images
In a statement,Wellington supported the investigation,which he said will give Fagan procedural fairness,while highlighting the Lions’ respect for their coach.
“Since Chris Fagan arrived at the Brisbane Lions in October 2016,he has been more than just our head coach. He has been a role model,a mentor,and a father figure,” Wellington said.
“He has played a key role in steering our club into the strong position it’s in today;integral to our success on and off the field.
“In all of my dealings with Chris over the past six years,he has always made the welfare of our players and staff an utmost priority.
“Chris has been a great supporter of all of our players and their families and has worked hard to ensure our club provides a culturally safe environment for everyone.
“We stand by Chris as he commits himself to be part of the AFL investigation,which gives him procedural fairness,into allegations concerning historical events at the Hawthorn Football Club,where he was a former employee.