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Amid allegations of racism and separation from families, one former Hawthorn player says he was pressured by coaching staff to get rid of his partner and have a pregnancy terminated.


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By Gareth Boreham

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Amid allegations of racism and separation from families, one former Hawthorn player says he was pressured by coaching staff to get rid of his partner and have a pregnancy terminated.



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