Coach Alastair Clarkson III - new NMFC senior coach until at least end 2027 - NMFC board approved AC to start 1/11 amid ongoing HFC racism investigation

[Passmore]

yes speaking to old mate, the AFL can't get anyone to do it. lol

Yeah, well it would be somewhat of a viper’s nest you’d imagine.

 

[Horizons_00]

This is probably my biggest worry from all this. The club can handle losing Clarko. It'd be devastating, it'd hurt us, but we can find another coach and we can move on.

What will really hurt us is going into 2023 without any certainty. How do we seriously engage with alternatives when we can't even guarantee them a position will be available? Patch did well as a caretaker, but there's only so long you can get by with a caretaker coach without having a definitive long-term vision.

Surely we have plan B. This is not looking good.

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

There is no reason Clarkson can't start his role prior to the investigation being finalised.

 

[Footywizard]

Clarko will 100% be coaching come round 1

 

[The acurate one]

Yeah, well it would be somewhat of a viper’s nest you’d imagine.

Yep but eventually they'll find some nutjobs who'll take it on , they just won't be qualified to make any judgments.
I believe Razor Ray has said he'd give it a go. Caro, Corn and Damo have also offered to be involved.

Once al Clarko is released from prison in the yr 2040. I hope he is still in a good frame of mind to start coaching us.
Be a feel good movie about redemption and I hope al Clarko is played by Morgan Freeman. Morgan is mad for those type of movies I mean of course.

 

[Firestarter]

Yep but eventually they'll find some nutjobs who'll take it on , they just won't be qualified to make any judgments.
I believe Razor Ray has said he'd give it a go. Caro, Corn and Damo have also offered to be involved.

Once al Clarko is released from prison in the yr 2040. I hope he is still in a good frame of mind to start coaching us.
Be a feel good movie about redemption and I hope al Clarko is played by Morgan Freeman. Morgan is mad for those type of movies I mean of course.

"To tell you the truth I don't give a s---."

 

[My Left Foote]

Never thought I'd say this but I've come back to this thread for a bit of peace and quiet.

 

[The acurate one]

Clarko will 100% be coaching come round 1

Don't disagree, just it is hurting right now as we try and wheel and deal. Huge impost on our ability to improve our list.

Farking horrific timing, to good to just be coincidence imo

 

[Horace]

Given the length of time that seems inevitably will grow before the independent investigation takes place; and is completed and the increasingly serious ramifications for the club that Clarkson's standing down from starting on the 1st of November is having, I suggest that the club approach the AFL to permit him to start work as from the 1st November, however under the supervision of a suitably qualified individual, to supervise his activities, to ensure nothing might happen that aligns with what is alleged to have happened at Hawthorn.

The club cannot afford for more to potentially impact on its future prospects, than what we have seen over the last 24 hours. This is not without precedent in other workplaces. Why not here?

 

[Engimal v3]

Clarko will 100% be coaching come round 1

I'd be jumping for joy. Just give me something to cheer about North FFS lol

 

[King Corey]

Hoping/assuming Clarkson is eventually cleared and he picks up his position with us properly at some point, the disruption may just be to this trade period and preseason.

Considering it'd be pretty fanciful to imagine 2023 was our flag year and he's contracted for 5 years, hopefully this ends up a drop in the ocean over the longer term.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Horace]

Clarko will 100% be coaching come round 1

There is no way we can afford to wait until Round 1. The damage will be immense if he cannot start well before then.

If its going to be round 1, then we have to have a replacement. We have to have Clarkson or a replacement, as close to November 1 as is possible.

 

[Ashley B]

Not sure we haven’t had a coach the last three yrs so the players won’t know the difference. He can roll up ,game day ,round 1 and give the players a new experience lol

 

[hilly]

There is no way we can afford to wait until Round 1. The damage will be immense if he cannot start well before then.

If its going to be round 1, then we have to have a replacement. We have to have Clarkson or a replacement, as close to November 1 as is possible.

I didn't interpret that as being he'll be back just before Round 1 H.

 

[Mogroos]

Unless the Afl wants to pick up the tab for his 5 year contract he will coach, allegedly, so souces say. Media will continue with their alleged get out card. allegedly I am saying nothing will stand legally and allegedly so I am told by sources, not my opinion, payouts will happen and parties will be exonrated, as per sources.

 

[grimface_87]

Given the length of time that seems inevitably will grow before the independent investigation takes place; and is completed and the increasingly serious ramifications for the club that Clarkson's standing down from starting on the 1st of November is having, I suggest that the club approach the AFL to permit him to start work as from the 1st November, however under the supervision of a suitably qualified individual, to supervise his activities, to ensure nothing might happen that aligns with what is alleged to have happened at Hawthorn.

The club cannot afford for more to potentially impact on its future prospects, than what we have seen over the last 24 hours. This is not without precedent in other workplaces. Why not here?

Why would AFL permission be needed? He has voluntarily stood himself down

 

[discodaddy]

Definitely in my top 20!

What’s the movie title?

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

What’s the movie title?

The lives of others

 

[NonPhixion]

Call me insensitive to the wider investigation all you like. But I honestly feel Ill for Clarkson, fagan , Burt and there families. Obviously as a north fan this has been so upsetting and I am sure we all feel that loss of the good vibes we felt on Clarko day through to this feeling of uncertainty. The absolute and brutal pile on on Clarkson in particular has been unprecedented. The general public have fallen for the left wing media again and the spin has been infathomable to me.

The afl need to act now and take some ******* control back and get this resolved.

What has happened in last 12 days has been the most putrid firestorm I have ever experienced.

well said. Too many people have already drawn conclusions before an investigation has even begun.
Clarko will be coaching next year, i have no doubt.

 

[Ashley B]

Looking forward to our next scandal. Where we finally get a coffee cart at the Club but become embroiled in a tit for tat as the coffee we use doesn't have the sustainable coffee symbol.

 

[marklovesbeer]

Looking forward to our next scandal. Where we finally get a coffee cart at the Club but become embroiled in a tit for tat as the coffee we use doesn't have the sustainable coffee symbol.

It’s happening…!

 

[Ashley B]

Shouldnt Clarko be sitting in the drivers seat

 

[Event Horizon]

Given the length of time that seems inevitably will grow before the independent investigation takes place; and is completed and the increasingly serious ramifications for the club that Clarkson's standing down from starting on the 1st of November is having, I suggest that the club approach the AFL to permit him to start work as from the 1st November, however under the supervision of a suitably qualified individual, to supervise his activities, to ensure nothing might happen that aligns with what is alleged to have happened at Hawthorn.

The club cannot afford for more to potentially impact on its future prospects, than what we have seen over the last 24 hours. This is not without precedent in other workplaces. Why not here?

Why would he require AFL permission to start on November 1? Is he on bail for hate crime or rape? Has AFL ever said he’s not allowed to coach?

FFS, the bloke has coached hundreds of players between 2005 and 2021. Dozens of indigenous players. And out of those you’ve got some bizarre allegations from 3(!) of them, which he categorically denies. Is some sort of investigation warranted? Yes. Does he need to ask permission to coach in the mean time, let alone coach under supervision? FFS, no.


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[marklovesbeer]

Shouldnt Clarko be sitting in the drivers seat

Okay, I’ve added a driver, but Clarko taking a break for now.

 

[R00StaR]

It’s happening…!

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So racist making black cheaper than white