The Hawthorn racism scandal has ended after the AFL club settled their Federal Court case with Indigenous former players and their families, and apologised to the group for their experiences. The club and players released a joint statement on Wednesday night, confirming the settlement after two days of mediation this week. The statement specified the settlement was reached “without determination of any parties’ allegations”. “Hawthorn accepts that the allegations were made in good faith, and has heard, respects, and accepts that they represent their truths,” part of the statement said. “Hawthorn is sorry and apologises that the former players, partners, and their families, in either pursuing a football career, or in supporting such a person, experienced ongoing hurt and distress in their time at the Club.” The settlement brings to an end a