A shocked Chris Fagan has labelled North Melbourne's public explanation of coach Alastair Clarkson's axing unfair and hopes his old friend was given a chance to act on any feedback before the rug was pulled.
Clarkson, who coached Hawthorn to four premierships in an era-defining stint from 2005 until 2021, arrived at North as head coach amid great fanfare after being appointed in August 2022.
