Certified Legendary Thread Alastair Clarkson II - signs 5 year contract w/ North Melbourne 19 August 2022 - news breaks p360

[Supreme_Chancellor]

Mate is telling me that 7NEWS have reported that Clarko 'needs more time to decide'.

 

[shintemaster]

considering clarkson is still being paid by hawthorn i highly doubt an announcement can be made until the end of the season.

i suspect this is all the media milking the story for all it's worth. big club board spill, clarkson to north announcement hasn't been made, why not get a few thousand clicks from the essendon nuffies? it's easy stories for the whole week; monday: essendon board spill, tuesday: story about north losing big fish, wednesday: clarkson has met with essendon, announcement in the coming days, thursday: understood north has up the offer and gone all in!, friday: clarkson leaning towards north, weekend: run with whatever story suits depending on foot results, Monday: north announces clarko.

the media can go from "he's definitely going to north" to "definitely going to essendon" to "definitely going to north" and when it's announced he's going to north (which was probably sown up last week) the media look like they were in the know the whole time when it was all just BS to get clicks.

Jokes on them - I'm too busy clicking through this thread to spend any time on actual media.

 

[Roosurgence]

For those that can be bothered here is my very long Elle McPherson joke.

One day a luxury yacht full of super models runs into a massive storm and is shipwrecked on a tropical island.

The only survivors are Elle McPherson and the camera man.

They both live on the island in harmony for many months before Elle approaches the camera man and says it looks like we are going to be here for a very long time, so you being a man and me a woman, how about we do what comes natural?

The camera man is very excited and they both become lovers.

After another 6 months passes Elle approaches the camera man and says we have been doing this for a while, do you have any special requests to spice things up? The camera looks to her and says well now that you ask I do have one special request.

Elle goes sure, fire away.

The camera man says when we meet next can you please dress in a pair of my shorts, shirt and hat? Elle looks at him quizzically, but being a good sport and knowing she asked him in the first place decides to go along with it.

The next night the both meet up and Elle is all dressed up in the camera man’s clothes. By now she is very intrigued, so she asks the camera man what he wants to do?

The camera man turns to her and says I just want to talk. By now she is very puzzled but being stranded on an island so just goes with it.

The camera man turns to Elle and says to her……….. hey mate, you are never going to guess who I am I am having sex with (it was ****ing but edited to avoid filter)

 

[Del191229]

So Tim Watson on 7news just now the voice of reason. They led with Bombers in turmoil and chasing the signature of Clarkson. Then proceeded to show Rutten and confirm he was to coach this week. Tim then stated that there was still a strong past player pull from North which was completely the opposite of the hysterical news report.

Interesting.

Timmy's the capo di tutti capi of the Essendon Media Mafia.

If it was on, he'd be leading the charge to claim credit.

 

[shintemaster]

How and why are they allowing Ben Rutten

Ben Rutten

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98kg

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5.3

5star

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1.3

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10.6

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to go through this? I was certain they'd do him a favour and sack him today. Instead this farce continues. If * were at all confident they had Clarkson, then you'd hope they'd have the grace to exit the incumbent with some class.

The longer this goes on, the more confident I get that Clarkson goes to North.

The other thing this bemused me today was someone saying that Hinkley was a better fit for North than Clarkson. Admittedly, it was someone who used to play for Port, and wakes every day thankful that the word '*******' is no longer PC. But how is someone who has coached no premierships or Grand Finals in 10 years, hated by his current supporter base and whose only connection with North Melbourne is that he stopped at the red light at Curzon and Queensberry once a better fit than a 4 time premiership coach who played nearly 100 gashes for the club.

The answer to that is easy - other teams want Clarkson.

 

[JGreezy]

It feels like we're at the wedding, marrying Clarko, and the priest said the "does anyone object" line. Essendon, sitting next to their wife, have jumped up and said "I object! I love you Clarko, lets run away together".

We're at the point where the camera is zooming in on Clarko's face. Waiting for his reaction.

If he sticks with us then the other guys have made absolute fools of themselves.

If he leaves us at the altar then it will hurt but we did everything right. Later on, someone smart will point out that we probably dodged a bullet if Clarko is willing to leave us at the altar to break up another marriage.

 

[Le Grille]

For those that can be bothered here is my very long Elle McPherson joke.

One day a luxury yacht full of super models runs into a massive storm and is shipwrecked on a tropical island.

The only survivors are Elle McPherson and the camera man.

They both live on the island in harmony for many months before Elle approaches the camera man and says it looks like we are going to be here for a very long time, so you being a man and me a woman, how about we do what comes natural?

The camera man is very excited and they both become lovers.

After another 6 months passes Elle approaches the camera man and says we have been doing this for a while, do you have any special requests to spice things up? The camera looks to her and says well now that you ask I do have one special request.

Elle goes sure, fire away.

The camera man says when we meet next can you please dress in a pair of my shorts, shirt and hat? Elle looks at him quizzically, but being a good sport and knowing she asked him in the first place decides to go along with it.

The next night the both meet up and Slle is all dressed up in the camera man’s clothes and by now she is very intrigued and she asks the camera man what he wants to do?

The camera man turns to her and says I just want to talk. By now she is very puzzled but she is stranded on an island so just goes with it.

The camera man turns to Elle and says to her……….. hey mate, you are never going to guess who I am I am having sex with (it was ******* but edited to avoid filter)

Yep well done by you

 

[KickItAnywhere34]

Mate is telling me that 7NEWS have reported that Clarko 'needs more time to decide'.

That is what was said but it sounded pretty flimsy from Mitch Cleary based on the initial content of their hysterical news report. Tim Watson also said there is a very strong past players pull to North - so who is telling fibs……..

 

[Merlin007]

How and why are they allowing Ben Rutten to go through this? I was certain they'd do him a favour and sack him today. Instead this farce continues. If * were at all confident they had Clarkson, then you'd hope they'd have the grace to exit the incumbent with some class.

The longer this goes on, the more confident I get that Clarkson goes to North.

The other thing this bemused me today was someone saying that Hinkley was a better fit for North than Clarkson. Admittedly, it was someone who used to play for Port, and wakes every day thankful that the word 'spazztic' is no longer PC. But how is someone who has coached no premierships or Grand Finals in 10 years, hated by his current supporter base and whose only connection with North Melbourne is that he stopped at the red light at Curzon and Queensberry once a better fit than a 4 time premiership coach who played nearly 100 gashes for the club.

It would be nice if the Coaches Association made some effort to protect one of their members - unionism ain't what it used to be

 

[r_boy]

So Tim Watson on 7news just now the voice of reason. They led with Bombers in turmoil and chasing the signature of Clarkson. Then proceeded to show Rutten and confirm he was to coach this week. Tim then stated that there was still a strong past player pull from North which was completely the opposite of the hysterical news report.

It's obvious Essendon had a crack at Clarko. If they have failed, or do fail, it's so insulting to Rutten and really just a complete shambles. How can the coach actually do his job after that?

 

[Merlin007]

It feels like we're at the wedding, marrying Clarko, and the priest said the "does anyone object" line. Essendon, sitting next to their wife, have jumped up and said "I object! I love you Clarko, lets run away together".

We're at the point where the camera is zooming in on Clarko's face. Waiting for his reaction.

If he sticks with us then the other guys have made absolute fools of themselves.

If he leaves us at the altar then it will hurt but we did everything right. Later on, someone smart will point out that we probably dodged a bullet if Clarko is willing to leave us at the altar to break up another marriage.

um, yes, I suppose so

 

[Bren]

I'm still a little bit amazed they didn't have their licence suspended by WADA.

im still pissed that the AFL allowed them to have the #1 pick the year that year

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Ok, first a statement from me:
Speaking of grunge, I picked up Alice in Chains ‘Rainer Fog’ today. Holy moley it’s good. Then I looked at the Pitchfork review and it was a very average review.
I imagine Pitchfork reviewers to be slightly thinner versions of Comic book guy, with most of the arrogance and perhaps even slightly more offensive body odour. Their faux intelligence can get fauked.

And a question.
For $75, would you sit directly beneath Caro as she fervently said “sources” three times?
I wouldn’t; raise it to $125 and we’ll talk.

Play on.

I haven't got into their post Layne stuff. Heard some of it, just not the same without Layne. You could feel his pain in his voice.

Dirt was a masterpiece.

 

[Ashley B]

Sh!t sounds like my work

It’s like something you would see on The Office

 

[Roosurgence]

Yep well done by you

Or so much better whe you tell it in person and can add a bit of flavour to the words

 

[bengrina]

If rutten resigned tonight would * still need to pay his contract for next year or would that then be null and void?

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Ok, time for a meal break.

 

[giantroo]

Ponting with James Henderson (Clarko's and his manager)

 

[Lomas]

im still pissed that the AFL allowed them to have the #1 pick the year that year

Less surprised by that seeing as they gave them an additional pick to make sure they could still get Daniher the year before.

 

[Frank Thring]

Kevin Sheedyis a ****ing campaigner. He's a self serving prick who pushed his own agenda whenever anyone gives him air time.

Clearly he's throwing a bomb to get us thinking about appointing Clarko. He's only purpose is to deflect from the shit show at Tulla and hopefully cause some rumblings about relocating is Clarko's motivation.

**** off Sheedy you transparent campaigner, you and your ****ing club are an absolute embarrassment to the AFL. You bunch of soulless self entitled shit stains.

 

[Lomas]

Ok, time for a meal break.

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Quick, a small piece of onion is making a break for it!

 

[trooroo4life]

If rutten resigned tonight would * still need to pay his contract for next year or would that then be null and void?

There would be a pay out but no where near the full amount. Him coming out after training today and saying “I expect to coach next season” is putting it back on the club, he’s telling them if they want him gone they have to sack him which means they will be committed to a full pay out.

 

[KickItAnywhere34]

Questions -

1. How many clubs left in the race for Clarko need a coach - answer 1.NMFC
2. How many clubs left in the race for Clarko have made an offer to him - answer 1. NMFC

I’ll just leave that here for your digestion…….

 

[TheBigHorne]

It's obvious Essendon had a crack at Clarko. If they have failed, or do fail, it's so insulting to Rutten and really just a complete shambles. How can the coach actually do his job after that?

The thing about Essendon's play here is that it is, incredibly risky.

They land Clarkson, it may pay off but the treatment of Rutten is ugly and the board looks unstable at best. There would most likely be board instability during Clarko's tenure and that may affect on-field results heavily. If they don't land Clarkson then things look really bad. The club goes into full crisis mode and is either forced to try and salvage the relationship with Rutten or look for a new coach and start things from scratch again alongside paying out Rutten.


For us - We've got a lot less to lose, to me the soft deadline seems like we're going to start running a process for other coaches soon if Clarkson doesn't accept. After all, why else would we have a soft deadline?


IMO it's hard to see us coming off second best here, regardless of who Clarkson chooses to coach.

 

[the big lebowski]

It feels like we're at the wedding, marrying Clarko, and the priest said the "does anyone object" line. Essendon, sitting next to their wife, have jumped up and said "I object! I love you Clarko, lets run away together".

We're at the point where the camera is zooming in on Clarko's face. Waiting for his reaction.

If he sticks with us then the other guys have made absolute fools of themselves.

If he leaves us at the altar then it will hurt but we did everything right. Later on, someone smart will point out that we probably dodged a bullet if Clarko is willing to leave us at the altar to break up another marriage.

Greatest analogy ever