Alastair Clarkson confirms he will not coach at AFL level in 2022
3 years, 7 months ago

Alastair Clarkson confirms he will not coach at AFL level in 2022

ABC  

Alastair Clarkson has turned down approaches from clubs and will take a break from the AFL next year, the master coach's manager says. Key points: The Blues were expected to sack David Teague if Clarkson wanted the job Collingwood had shown interest in Clarkson after sacking Nathan Buckley Clarkson coached his final game this season, a year earlier than expected The four-time Hawthorn premiership coach has been in hot demand since his exit from the Hawks after 17 years at the helm was announced. Despite always indicating he would take a break next year, there was a belief among those who knew Clarkson best that he would struggle to be out of the competitive AFL environment for too long. Clarkson coached his final game at Hawthorn last Saturday, a year earlier than initially planned after the Hawks' botched succession plan involving Sam Mitchell.

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Alastair Clarkson fined $20,000 by AFL, handed suspended ban after 'unacceptable' verbal abuse
1 year ago

Alastair Clarkson fined $20,000 by AFL, handed suspended ban after 'unacceptable' verbal abuse

ABC  

In short: Alastair Clarkson has been fined and handed a suspended ban following his heated exchange with two St Kilda players during a preseason match. North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been fined $20,000 and handed a two-match ban — suspended for two years — following his verbal outburst during a preseason match last Sunday. Clarkson allegedly used the homophobic …

Alastair Clarkson told to RESIGN from Kangaroos over Hawks scandal; Lions' Chris Fagan stands down
2 years, 6 months ago

Alastair Clarkson told to RESIGN from Kangaroos over Hawks scandal; Lions' Chris Fagan stands down

Daily Mail  

Alastair Clarkson has been urged to stand down from the Kangaroos as 'harrowing and disturbing' allegations emerged about his Hawthorn tenure. It comes as current Lions coach Chris Fagan, who was Clarkson's chief lieutenant at Hawthorn from 2008-2016 - a period in which the club won four premierships - has stood down temporarily while an independent investigation takes place. Alastair …

Ex-Hawks AFL coach Alastair Clarkson allegedly told Indigenous player to make partner get abortion
2 years, 6 months ago

Ex-Hawks AFL coach Alastair Clarkson allegedly told Indigenous player to make partner get abortion

Daily Mail  

Ex-Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was allegedly part of a group of senior staff accused of telling an Indigenous player to pressure his partner into terminating her pregnancy, according to a report about a review commissioned by the club. Clarkson is alleged to have been part of a group of senior coaches that told an Indigenous player to get his partner …

Alastair Clarkson lifts the lid on why he snubbed Essendon and GWS
2 years, 7 months ago

Alastair Clarkson lifts the lid on why he snubbed Essendon and GWS

Daily Mail  

Alastair Clarkson has lifted the lid on the process that led him to snub Essendon and GWS in favour of North Melbourne, revealing the Bombers' offer came too late to change his mind. Alastair Clarkson revealed on Fox Footy why he turned down GWS and Essendon Speaking to Fox Footy's On the Couch on Monday night, the former Hawks coach …

All the funniest memes as AFL fans have a field day at Alastair Clarkson's North Melbourne decision
2 years, 7 months ago

All the funniest memes as AFL fans have a field day at Alastair Clarkson's North Melbourne decision

Daily Mail  

AFL fans have taken to social media to flog Alastair Clarkson's decision to reignite the North Melbourne Kangaroos for all its comedic worth - with some hilarious memes gaining traction online. Another meme made reference to North Melbourne kit going out of stock due to the renewed hope Alastair Clarkson has gifted the side Satire account 'The 28-year-old male' made …

Alastair Clarkson reveals reason for taking North Melbourne AFL coach job
2 years, 7 months ago

Alastair Clarkson reveals reason for taking North Melbourne AFL coach job

ABC  

Alastair Clarkson says his decision to coach North Melbourne was made at 7.30pm on Thursday night with his family. Key points: Former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson had been chased by North Melbourne, Essendon and GWS Kangaroos president Sonja Hood said Clarkson had committed to the club until 2027 Clarkson started his career at North Melbourne in 1987, playing 93 games …

How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson
2 years, 7 months ago

How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

ABC  

As the refrains of "he's coming home" echoed throughout Arden Street after Alastair Clarkson was announced as North Melbourne's new coach, over at Windy Hill north — otherwise known as Tullamarine — things were imploding at Essendon. The North Melbourne list In the words of ABC Sport's Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson, patience is the key at North Melbourne for …

Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne
2 years, 7 months ago

Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne

ABC  

New Essendon president David Barham has admitted mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson. Key points: Essendon had chased Alastair Clarkson to replace Ben Rutten as coach Rutten is contracted through to the end of the 2023 season New Essendon president David Barham says the club …

Alastair Clarkson to make AFL coaching call soon as Essendon, North Melbourne wait for his decision
2 years, 7 months ago

Alastair Clarkson to make AFL coaching call soon as Essendon, North Melbourne wait for his decision

ABC  

Alastair Clarkson says he will make a decision about his AFL coaching future soon, while admitting to being embarrassed about being linked to Essendon while Ben Rutten is still in charge. Key points: Clarkson has been linked to the Bombers and Kangaroos He says he feels for current Bombers coach Ben Rutten The Kangaroos are hoping to hear from Clarkson …

Alastair Clarkson's coaching future will come into sharper focus after David Noble's departure from North Melbourne
2 years, 8 months ago

Alastair Clarkson's coaching future will come into sharper focus after David Noble's departure from North Melbourne

ABC  

As soon as Alastair Clarkson left Hawthorn at the end of 2021, the drums began beating about where the AFL coaching great would turn up next. Regardless of the photos and footage of Clarkson's overseas trip/fact-finding mission, the unspoken thought from most people was that he would make his way back to an AFL team, if not this year then …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson speaks out after win over Carlton, says attempts to divide Hawks are 'fruitless'
4 years, 8 months ago

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson speaks out after win over Carlton, says attempts to divide Hawks are 'fruitless'

ABC  

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has fired a shot at his doubters, saying it's a fruitless exercise to try to push a divide at the club. Key points: Hawthorn responded to recent pressure with a 31-point win over Carlton in Perth Critics had been questioning whether coach Alastair Clarkson was the right man for the job during a four straight losses …

Clarkson unfazed by Cats criticism
17 years, 11 months ago

Clarkson unfazed by Cats criticism

ABC  

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed off Geelong's criticism of the Hawks' style of play. Cats coach Mark Thompson said in the lead-up to Sunday's round four match between the two sides in Launceston that he was expecting the Hawks to play an ugly brand of football. "I'm not sure where the rationale behind them was from, but we've got …

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