THE crisis at Fremantle has continued with a second complaint, reportedly involving Ross Lyon, referred to the AFL integrity unit.

And it has seen a leading AFL journalist declare that Lyon’s job as senior coach of the Dockers is in jeopardy as major sponsors demand a public explanation of the club’s culture and internal practices.

The Dockers confirmed on Thursday that a man had contacted the club with a complaint within the past week, and that complaint had been referred to the league.

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The Herald Sun reports the statements came in response to a series of questions about an alleged incident involving Dockers senior coach Lyon.

The questions included details about an alleged incident at a Fremantle bar. All of this comes after an initial complaint, reportedly about Lyon, alleging sexual harassment involving a former office worker.

In a joint statement, club sponsors Woodside, whose chairman is AFL Commission chairman Richard Goyder, and Programmed said they expect the Dockers to “demonstrate respect and transparency for staff, players, members and the public”.

“We do believe that the Fremantle Dockers have a responsibility to explain publicly what learnings and organisational improvements have been made to the club’s practices and culture in the past four years,” the companies said.

On Fox Footy’s AFL 360, co-host Gerard Whateley said if the second allegation was true, it could be damning for Lyon.

“Ross Lyon’s job is in jeopardy tonight, depending on how this pans out,” he said.

“(If it’s not a legitimate complaint,) then he’ll be fine once it’s investigated by the AFL.”

Herald Sun chief AFL writer Mark Robinson echoed his statements.

“This doesn’t sound good. I don’t know if it’s not good, but it doesn’t sound good or look good. You wouldn’t want a third,” Robinson said on AFL 360.

“It’s (his job) in more jeopardy than it was three months ago.”

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Whateley also brought up reports from his SEN radio show on Thursday morning regarding the claim that the original complaint from a woman about Lyon was handled by WorkCover.

“There’s the veneer that the independent body, the legislative body has played a key role in bringing this to fruition,” Whateley said.

“We’ve got statements from WorkCover Western Australia and WorkSafe Western Australia. They’ve corresponded with each other during this period to check and their statements tell us that they have no knowledge, no involvement and no record of this investigation.

“They neither investigated or played any part in the resolution, nor are they aware of any claim.

“Lawyers for the club and lawyers for the complainant negotiated the settlement; there was no external complaint filed. So I do think the use of WorkCover has been some sort of shield, and it’s just not real.”

Ross Lyon. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) Source: AAP

Robinson added: “Friends of that woman (in the complaint), people close to that woman are saying that the AFL investigation was a farce.”

Fremantle’s statement confirmed a man had made a complaint to the club this week.

“He (the complainant) subsequently advised the club that he does not wish to take the matter further,” Fremantle president Dale Alcock said.

“Should anyone have an issue with any employee at our club, we will direct them to contact the AFL Integrity Services Unit, who are tasked with investigating any matters of substance and provide them with all information required

“We will co-operate fully with any investigation that is undertaken as part of this process.”

Alcock also responded to reports regarding the initial complaint.

“There is an issue that many people will have seen recently reported in the media about the resolution of a WorkCover claim involving a former employee and a current employee,” Alcock said.

“As we have previously advised, due to a confidentiality agreement involving all parties to the resolution, we are restricted in what comment we can make as a club.

“The maintaining of confidentiality is vital because it provides confidence for people to make a complaint in the knowledge that it will be fairly, appropriately and correctly handled.

“However, what I can say is that our club is committed to providing and maintaining a supportive and safe environment where people who work or engage with the club are treated as equals and with respect.

“We want everyone who engages with our club and all employees and players to walk away with a positive experience of the Fremantle Football Club.

“We are committed to addressing any issue in an open, honest, and respectful way in line with both AFL policies and the relevant legal requirements.

“Our management team is very experienced and our diverse and high calibre board includes three women with broad business, cultural and community experience.

“Our board and management team are committed to following best practice, and acting sensitively and with respect and integrity to all parties and at all times.

“This is fundamental to our core club values of excellence and respect.”