News Clarkson to step away from football indefinitely

‘Heavy toll’: Roos blindsided by Clarkson decision to step away

North Melbourne are unsure how long Alastair Clarkson will need away from the game, but the club’s football boss Todd Viney, a friend of the master coach, is confident he will not be lost to the sport.

www.theage.com.au

 

[The Sultan]

boy oh boy - wowee

 

[00Stinger]

wow

Paywalled. Why is he supposedly stepping away?

 

[thejester]

wow

Paywalled. Why is he supposedly stepping away?

Doesn't give a precise reason beyond gesturing at the Hawthorn investigation.

 

[Chadwiko]

wow

Paywalled. Why is he supposedly stepping away?

NMFC Club statement says Alastair is taking time to focus on his physical and mental health, and specifically says the toll of the Hawthorn Racism investigation is the reason.

 

[Engimal v3]

 

[Makeshift Park]

Club statement: Alastair Clarkson

Effective immediately, North Melbourne Football Club senior coach Alastair Clarkson will step away from the club to focus on his physical and emotional wellbeing

www.nmfc.com.au

 

[FRUMPY]

Doesnt surprise

 

[ptrg]

They ******* got him. What a cooked country we live in, where you're now guilty until proven innocent, or should that be "mediated", and anyone who makes an accusation is deemed by the entire media as a "victim".

Absolutely cooked country.

 

[00Stinger]

They ******* got him. What a cooked country we live in, where you're now guilty until proven innocent, or should that be "mediated", and anyone who makes an accusation is deemed by the entire media as a "victim".

Absolutely cooked country.

Yep absolute bullshit especially if he didn't do anything wrong

Caroline Wilson has been trying to get him for years now, she will be jumping with joy

 

[Kwality]

wow

Paywalled. Why is he supposedly stepping away?

More time to catch up with Gil for a coffee, & explain how the AFL mismanagement of this issue is the equal of the Essendon drugs debacle.

 

[hippyhippy]

They ******* got him. What a cooked country we live in, where you're now guilty until proven innocent, or should that be "mediated", and anyone who makes an accusation is deemed by the entire media as a "victim".

Absolutely cooked country.

Pretty screwed up... pointing the finger ruins reputation..

 

[jj1978]

I'd say that's the last we see of Clarko as a coach.

 

[Lach72]

Things going well down at North

 

[Adz2332]

North can't take a trick.
Must be a tough club to support and play for at the moment

 

[ptrg]

Yep absolute bullshit especially if he didn't do anything wrong

Caroline Wilson has been trying to get him for years now, she will be jumping with joy

It's not just him or even just these three - we live in a society that happily ignores the right to presumption of innocence, led by a largely woke media who crucify anyone from a "majority" when they get the chance. (edit: this coming from a guy who's never voted for libs and previously voted greens many times)

Regardless of personal opinions, how many times was it published that Higgins was a victim of rape?
Or that these former players were "victims"?

Pathetic country and that's on us for staying silent and allowing this giant guilt trip to happen

 

[Wosh]

Holy s**t

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Smart move. Exactly what Hird should’ve done in the same situation, unfortunately.

He’ll be back.

 

[outabounds]

This process has been an absolute disgrace. I hope Hawthorn and the AFL have plenty of cash in their coffers because any half decent lawyer is going to get millions for Clarkson and Fagan over their treatment.

 

[Engimal v3]

North can't take a trick.
Must be a tough club to support and play for at the moment

It's taking its toll lol
For a while I could hang my hat on, "we played prelims only X years ago", but that X is getting further and further away

 

[Cheifkeith95]

you gotta feel for north they can’t catch a break

 

[Anja_Nees]

What are the odds of two coaches of their last three stepping aside in year one?!

 

[StillAtLarge]

Doubt he'll coach again tbh. I reckon something pretty drastic would've triggered this, can't imagine Clarko voluntarily putting his hand up for a break

 

[Anja_Nees]

Congrats to Ratts for continuing to fail upwards.

 

[RooDave]

I'd say that's the last we see of Clarko as a coach.

Absolutely no chance. You think a guy like Clarkson is going to let this be how he ends his career? Unless he is found guilty by a jury in an actual court case and not the complete kangaroo court (no pun intended) he will burn for another premiership badly so he can be remembered as the greatest coach ever. The guy is a champion and thinks like one.