Hawks players cleared over sexual assault

No charges have been laid against two Hawthorn Hawks players following a police investigation into allegations that a woman was sexually assaulted six days after the club won its third consecutive AFL premiership last year.

"Box Hill Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) has concluded an investigation concerning allegations of a sexual assault in Ashwood on 9 October, 2015," Victoria Police said in a statement.

"No charges have been laid in regards to the matter."

The club said that it would make no further comment on the matter.

"Victoria Police has advised there will be no charges laid following an investigation into an alleged offence involving two Hawthorn players on the 9 October 2015," a club statement read.

"The matter is now finalised and the club will make no further comment."