Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says sheltered players don’t handle public scrutiny when they do the wrong thing – NEWS.com.au

Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson says some AFL players are not equipped to deal with the intense public scrutiny placed on their everyday actions.The four-time premiership winner’s call comes in the wake of an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct by Hawks forward Jon Patton, who has been stood down by the club.
Several women accused the goalkicker of lewd behaviour, and his career hangs in the balance.
The key forward had headed to hospital to assist in the management of…

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