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Alastair Clarkson steps aside as North Melbourne AFL coach for health reasons

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Alastair Clarkson. The North Melbourne AFL coach has stepped away from his role due to concerns over his physical and emotional wellbeing.
Alastair Clarkson. The North Melbourne AFL coach has stepped away from his role due to concerns over his physical and emotional wellbeing. Photograph: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images

North Melbourne AFL coach Alastair Clarkson has stepped away from his role to focus on his physical and emotional wellbeing, with the toll of the investigation into historical alleged racism at Hawthorn behind the move.

Clarkson will hand over the reins to his assistant Brett Ratten immediately with no timeline yet indicated for his return to the job.

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