Findings into alleged racial abuse of Jeff Garlett inconclusive

The league ordered an investigation after the alleged comment was picked up by a camera microphone at Wodonga's John Flower Oval on July 3.

The O and M videos every senior game with that vision then available on the league website.

The Border Mail understands around midway through the final term a voice could be heard yelling the name of a former AFL Indigenous player.

Wodonga is privately filthy its 'brand' has been damaged by the accusation and also that the league made public comments prior to the completion of the independent investigation.

The Bulldogs are also disappointed with the implication a Wodonga fan was involved,

The O and M by-laws state: 'All players, officials and clubs are reminded that under AFL Vic Country & O&M Rules there is to be no public comment on umpires and/or the tribunal and fines do apply for non-compliance.'.

As a result, Wodonga co-president Mauro Stefani was unable to make public comment.

However, he launched a passionate defence of the club culture, highlighting the 'inclusive' work with its All-Abilities football team.

"100 per cent, we have brought our All-Abilities team under the umbrella of the Bulldogs and we've also started an All-Abilities netball side," he declared.

"The Jets (the football team) just makes our place so much better, they're so happy, and the work done by 'Bencey' (2004 senior premiership coach Richard Bence) as the manager and Sam Maher as the coach is tremendous."

Albury also wouldn't comment publicly, but is privately disappointed.

However, co-president Dom Star reiterated the club's stance that racism must be stamped out.

"We want to continue to assist in the education of people that comments of a racial nature are very hurtful and it won't be tolerated," he revealed.

"We're hopeful that we see positive change."

League general manager Craig Millar was dismayed.

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"The investigator wasn't able to identify where and who it came from, and, unfortunately, we won't be able to proceed any further."

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