Brad Hardie made the claim on Perth radio, and Buckley didn\u2019t hold back during a post-game press conference on Sunday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWas I disappointed in Brad Hardie? I just think it is the cycle,\u201d Bucks said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t need to take leaps of faith. You guys know the ones who do the due diligence and do your work and support your suppositions with fact. And you also know the ones that take leaps of faith. You\u2019ve got to hold those blokes to account.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou guys have to have a good look at yourself — and your constituents. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe key question is how can you allow someone to come up with absolute fabrications.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho is in your industry? That is the key question.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou do it\u2026 or wait for Gil to start taking accreditations away. That would be handy, wouldn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Lyon flatly rejected Hardie\u2019s story in a statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cI am bitterly disappointed that such so called journalism even sees the light of day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have contacted Brad Hardie directly and voiced my disgust at his comments. They are totally without foundation and not based on fact in any way, shape or form.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch an erroneous and reckless claim should be exposed for what it is — a complete fabrication and a falsehood. It is also important for our members and supporters to know that I couldn\u2019t be more be committed to what we are trying to achieve as a club at Fremantle.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can assure our members and supporters that I am totally focused on returning the club to sustained finals success.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Nathan Buckley has questioned Brad Hardie\u2019s right to hold AFL media accreditation. https:\/\/t.co\/orujkTIfPq<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l9yPZ4JEdy<\/a><\/p>— SuperFooty (AFL) (@superfooty) August 13, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote> \n