Patton in hospital as AFL investigates

Hawthorn’s Jonathon Patton is in hospital as the AFL Integrity Unit investigate allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct by the key forward on social media.

Patton’s management confirmed the 27-year-old is in hospital to receive treatment for his mental health.

“We can confirm that Jonathon Patton has been admitted to hospital to assist in the management of his ongoing mental health,” Connor Sports Management told the Seven Network.

“We hope that Jonathon’s privacy is respected at this time.”

Patton was stood down from all duties by the Hawks earlier in the week after multiple women claimed he sent them explicit messages and photos without consent.

The 2011 No.1 draft pick denied these accusations and has since deleted all of his social…