Coach Alastair Clarkson IV - HFC Racism Investigation Discussion

[Lomas]

That’s a good start, I wonder if the have been allocated yet.

 

[Mav]

555 is racist.

 

[the big lebowski]

Article on the age indicates round 19. But I can’t read it .

 

[giantroo]

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Round 19 return? Clarkson, North discuss coach’s comeback​

Calling Clarko​

Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne are working on a date for the coach’s return to the club this season, with round 19 shaping as the most likely option.

A source close to the situation, who didn’t want to be quoted, told The Scoop this week that both club and coach were in discussions about Clarkson returning to coach later this year.

Alastair Clarkson is in discussions with North about a return to coaching.Credit: AFL Photos

The same source said that a round 19 return was most likely, given that North Melbourne face Hawthorn in round 18. It’s likely that all parties would want to avoid the heightened fanfare and media interest that would naturally come if Clarkson returned to coach against his old club, so a Saturday afternoon clash with Richmond a week later would represent a smoother transition back.

When this column approached Kangaroos president Dr Sonja Hood about Clarkson at the Australian Football Hall of Fame dinner on Tuesday night, she confirmed talks had begun.

“We’ve been in contact with Alastair about a return to the club that will see him coaching the senior team at some point before the end of the season,” she said.

Clarkson stepped away from his post at North Melbourne in mid-May in the wake of the Hawthorn racism investigation, with Clarkson stating that he needed to focus on his “physical and emotional wellbeing”. He had denied any allegations of wrongdoing.

Hood also went out of her way on Tuesday to laud caretaker coach Brett Ratten, whom she described as “one of the great people in football”.


Clarkson’s manager, James Henderson, was contacted for comment.

 

[JGreezy]

555 is racist.

Its laughing in Thailand, isn't it?

 

[DuckYeah]

Alright, I wanted v Hawthorn, accept the round after.

 

[JGreezy]

Saints at Marvel is winnable, especially with the new coach boost. It would be a great moment.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Saints at Marvel is winnable, especially with the new coach boost. It would be a great moment.

Yeh I’d like to end the saints season

 

[Gippy Roo]

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Round 19 return? Clarkson, North discuss coach’s comeback​

Calling Clarko​

Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne are working on a date for the coach’s return to the club this season, with round 19 shaping as the most likely option.

A source close to the situation, who didn’t want to be quoted, told The Scoop this week that both club and coach were in discussions about Clarkson returning to coach later this year.

Alastair Clarkson is in discussions with North about a return to coaching.Credit: AFL Photos

The same source said that a round 19 return was most likely, given that North Melbourne face Hawthorn in round 18. It’s likely that all parties would want to avoid the heightened fanfare and media interest that would naturally come if Clarkson returned to coach against his old club, so a Saturday afternoon clash with Richmond a week later would represent a smoother transition back.

When this column approached Kangaroos president Dr Sonja Hood about Clarkson at the Australian Football Hall of Fame dinner on Tuesday night, she confirmed talks had begun.

“We’ve been in contact with Alastair about a return to the club that will see him coaching the senior team at some point before the end of the season,” she said.

Clarkson stepped away from his post at North Melbourne in mid-May in the wake of the Hawthorn racism investigation, with Clarkson stating that he needed to focus on his “physical and emotional wellbeing”. He had denied any allegations of wrongdoing.

Hood also went out of her way on Tuesday to laud caretaker coach Brett Ratten, whom she described as “one of the great people in football”.


Clarkson’s manager, James Henderson, was contacted for comment.

Bit of a nothing article. I wonder if Sam McClueless’ source is Garry Lyon He went public a week or so ago with similar information from a private/personal conversation he had with Clarko and shared it sensitively when speaking with Tim Watson on their radio show.


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[Mav]

Bit of a nothing article. I wonder if Sam McClueless’ source is Garry Lyon He went public a week or so ago with similar information from a private/personal conversation he had with Clarko and shared it sensitively when speaking with Tim Watson on their radio show.


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Couldn’t just let Sonja enjoy the HOF dinner, had to approach her and ask about something the club has made very clear should be left alone.

AFL media are the only thing that’s lower than *.

 

[Samsquanch]

Its laughing in Thailand, isn't it?

Used to be an underground currency in the days of Asian Wars...

 

[giantroo]

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

The media seems to be doing this like a betting pool - guess the date of Clarko's return and publish your best guess for the chance to win.

 

[Disco Dew]

so a Saturday afternoon clash with Richmond

A coach change ahead of a game against Richmond? Pencil in a win.

 

[hilly]

Richmond game is Round 23.

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[The Nostradamus]

So back at the club in maybe a part time capacity within the next fortnight but not coaching until after the hawks game

Just in time to end the saints season

 

[travelli]

It's great news.

He has to come back this season. He needs to make it absolutely clear that this is his club going forward.

Do it. Plow through a month of footy and then set up for next year.

 

[Kimbo]

Whenever he comes back, I hope he and the club don't underestimate his potential fragility. Sometimes you think you are ready, when compared to the worst of times, but still not anywhere near peak capacity and some things that you'd normally handle well can become catalysts for backsliding.

What I'd kind of like to see, if he comes back this year, is for him to be in something like a 'Director of Coaching' role until the end of the season. Be at the club, overseeing things, being in, but not necessarily chairing coaches' meetings, and allowing Ratts to continue as match day coach, including taking press conferences. I think those might be a pinch point for Clarko, given the scrutiny he'd get. Allow Clarko to focus on player relationships, observing training and assessing performances and having list management discussions.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Choosing the game after the Hawks game to come back seems like a pointed finger at the media and how they've treated everyone throughout the whole debacle. Can't even trust them not to publish shit articles if he came back sooner.

 

[danj]

555 is racist.

And pro Russian

 

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[giantroo]

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[DuckYeah]

Never in doubt

 

[Flawed Genius]

Here he comes