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

[So You Think]

Pagan

 

[Danni_Benson]

Was about to post the same thing JHF looked happy as a pig in s**t and the handshake and quick chat with Clarko at the end were telling. He’s staying.!!!!

What a combo

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[Merlin007]

Happy to welcome Draper to Arden Street.

Harrison Jones and Archie Perkins can come with him. The rest? Meh, not so much

 

[Mr Reliable]

Just got home, did I miss much?

Please sit down before I tell you this, rickety: Aaron Hall's been dropped.

 

[Hazey1977]

Had my father in laws funeral today so just catching up with all the content.

Loving the work of either team to get Clarko and the excitement is palpable.

Also interesting that Sonia seems to be wearing the same clothes that she wore when letting Noble go.


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Condolences Moti!

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[Le Grille]

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Tonight? I don’t even do drugs but I ain’t sleeping for the weekend

 

[hilly]

So firstly, I'd like to apologise to KIA34 for calling his mail/updates bullshit. Clearly I was wrong and I apologise.

Secondly, whilst I didn't bombard the legendary threads with negativity, I did write an emotional outburst the other day, giving up all hope of getting Clarko and that north couldn't compete in the AFL due to the unfair bias against us. Don't get me wrong, the bias and hate against us is real, but clearly today has showed that heart and honour can help us overcome those ingrained negative attitudes from most in the AFL world.

Those bias's had beaten me down. Hard. I, like all of you, love the club so much that I couldn't handle not getting Clarko at this point, to a drug cheating rabble. I think I would have de-activated my Bigfooty account, which would have been a real shame as this place has helped get me through a really tough time in my life, many of you will know about that.

In terms of bonafides for my love of the club that I have loved for over 30 years (I'm not even 40), I present you with a pic of the day I got my first membership

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That was 1992 and I was 7.

My brother and I share a mum, but different dads. All my dads side of the family are Collingwood, and it was my brother who swayed me to the ways of the Shinboner, and who got our mum to love the club as much as we do. My dad took this better than expected and still took me to watch north play many times, more than the pies, as he just wanted me to love footy.

So needless to say my mum, brother and I have been obsessed ever since. My nephew is named Archer, if that helps ram home the point.

Here you will find me at Dallas Brooks Hall in 2007, a mere week after Archer was born next door at the FreesMasonsView attachment 1483448

Certainly one of the greatest nights of my life. I believe it is on the photo wall at Arden St, and as my bro pointed out I also made the Mazda video this week.

But today has certainly rivalled these experiences for me. And I can't help but think back to 2007.

There are probably more knowledgable people on this board about the events of 2007, but I think back to the term "things happen for a reason". The Australian Tax Office threatening to shut the club down unless members could elect 3 board members seems a strange thing to actually save a football club, but that event, coupled with our rise from 3rd last in 2006 to 3rd in 2007, created a protective cocoon around the club out of nowhere. Like some sort of spirit was looking over us, and intervened at just the right time to literally save the club. I mean come on, the ATO doesn't usually save institutions. But I was there for that vote. I was there when Allen Aylett lied to a room full of diehards. I was there when an old lady cried when he walked off without answering any questions or addressing our future. But from that night came JB, Mark Brayshaw and Ron Joseph onto the board.

I think back to a steak knives trade landing us Wayne Carey. The greatest footballer ever who not only gave me the opportunity to sit at the MCG with my mum and brother as we won 2 flags, but also saved the club from a Fitzroy fate. Like something intervened. I don't know much about the 70's but it seems a rule quirk just brought in allowed us to win our first 2 flags. Again, like something was looking after us.

Fast forward to 2020. I sat there as covid hit and wondered how we would survive the "financial reckoning" facing the AFL and clubs. I saw a promising first year coach implode and a new coach hired. That new coach tried his best but as we know, wasn't able to improve us, and judging by results this year, somehow took us backward. I couldn't understand how the club could be so unlucky. How EVERYTHING seemed to go against us, and how media people and AFL people seemed to get off on it.

It may have been the first thread about Alastair Clarkson and how we should get him, I scoffed at our chances. But again, things seem to have happened for a reason. Shaw and Noble had to happen to get us here. We hire say Brett ratten

Brett Ratten

Age

53

Ht

184cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.4

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.4

5star

K

13.8

5star

HB

12.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

and he probably does a reasonable job and we miss out on Clarko. Noble shows even a hint of improvement this year and we miss out on Clarkson.

The world works in mysterious ways, and seemingly especially for our great club. When things are darkest something odd happens and we survive these tough times. And in some cases thrive.

Maybe Clarko leads us to number 5. Maybe he doesn't. But it sure feels like the Shinboner spirit intervening and destiny calling.

Go Roos!!!!!!!!

Great post TBL. I was overseas in late 07 and a mate from work (admittedly an Ess fan) had saved that pic from The Age for me. Remember it well.

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[the big lebowski]

Great post TBL. I was overseas in late 07 and a mate from work (admittedly an Ess fan) had saved that pic from The Age for me. Remember it well.

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Happy to sign it!!!!

 

[Danni_Benson]

If I must.

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Your cute dog even looks happy!

 

[Shagga is all Class]

My Clarko story involves going down to Launceston for a preseason game, where bizarrely Dougie Hawkins had shoved a can in every available pocket from the fridge, when we left the ground.

For all I know, Clarko was not even there.

The real eye opener, was the Hawks set up every single time, at every single event during the game.

Hale took a mark in the goal square, and the Hawks set up like he was going to kick a point.

They could care less about who won the contested ball, as they always had the spread for tackle pressure and/or overlap handball regardless of win or lose. Kick it down the line Ziebell style from the stoppage and Hodge and company were ready to pounce.

We had picked up the likes of Dal Santo to give us some experience.

The reality was the Hawks just set up to capitalise when we gave them the ball back. Sound familiar?

During the course of the season, I watched them and even in the most heated moments against the likes of Geelong, one might crash in but 2 would maintain the spread.

Coaching matters, as much as cattle.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Also, we don't have to pretend to want Ross Lyon now.

 

[archerboy]

Happy to sign it!!!!

Stay off media st son

 

[Rod Stroker]

Had my father in laws funeral today so just catching up with all the content.

Loving the work of either team to get Clarko and the excitement is palpable.

Also interesting that Sonia seems to be wearing the same clothes that she wore when letting Noble go.


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Are you saying she hasn't had a shower in 39 days?

 

[The Butcher]

My last corehant post, heres to you horse and simmo.. you snooze you lose. Clarko, I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby im sure! Even the crazy scientologists get it

 

[Yianni]

When you’ve got that ‘big club’ feel.

 

[justroyal]

Remember when Cornes said her interview left everyone with nothing?

 

[Danni_Benson]

Wow. The look in the Hornets eyes when he shook Clarko hand.

He’s staying.


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Looks in awe of him! Love this.

Can’t imagine how ecstatic the players must be, particularly the young players who now know their future is tied with Clarko’s. What a buzz that must be.

 

[Sillygit]

 

[SMaturin]

 

[Passmore]

Remember when Cornes said her interview left everyone with nothing?

Poor Korn didn’t realise that was the plan.

 

[Passmore]

That’s the best summation so far.

 

[Le Grille]

This scene is wild. It’s a high school dance contest right? The “judges” walk around and eliminate dancers as they go. Literally Kenicke simulates slapping Cha Cha and the judges walk by, “yep, that’s all good, no problem”…..mental

 

[Sillygit]

This scene is wild. It’s a high school dance contest right? The “judges” walk around and eliminate dancers as they go. Literally Kenicke simulates slapping Cha Cha and the judges walk by, “yep, that’s all good, no problem”…..mental

Real loose interpretation of hand jive on that one.

 

[Rod Stroker]

and this is how * fans feel