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Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

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From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson kneecapping shows the difficulty of moving on an AFL legend

The coach’s bitter recrimination after his exit from North Melbourne highlights an often impossible position clubs and coaches find themselves in

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Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

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'Absolutely': Nicks says his job wasn't on the line

As Matthew Nicks spoke about what Adelaide's AFL win meant for his job security, Chris Scott has fired up over Alastair Clarkson's brutal sacking.

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'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

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Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

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AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

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What sacking means for Clarkson and his AFL club

Alastair Clarkson's sacking is expected to mark the end of his decorated coaching career, while it's unclear who will coach AFL club North Melbourne in 2027.

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How North football boss handled tough call to sack mate

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says it was "tremendously stressful and hard" to make the call to fire coach and close friend Alastair Clarkson.

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'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall

Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone.

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From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson’s exit makes sense but North Melbourne never got the best version of him

The coach’s task when taking the reins at the Kangaroos was a Sisyphean one so it comes as no surprise he is now at a ‘parting of ways’ with the club

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'Almost like EPL': Beveridge stunned by Clarkson axing

Stunned by Alastair Clarkson's sacking at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has reflected on the changing nature of the AFL industry.

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What Roos want from next coach after sacking Clarkson

North Melbourne didn't feel Alastair Clarkson could keep up with the modern game and, after brutally sacking their coach, want his successor to show they can.

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Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.

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Daisy Pearce's words hit home in wake of Swans scandal

North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has spoken to the club's AFL team about the need to be a good human in the wake of the Sydney scandal.

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By George, Kangaroos gained lift from Warlord return

While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is unsure about Geelong's focus, he's certain what effect one midfielder has when he's in the Kangaroos lineup.

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North pull off upset win to extend Bulldogs' pain

North Melbourne have beaten a top-eight opponent for the first time in the Alastair Clarkson era, upsetting the Western Bulldogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.

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'That'll do me': Clarkson addresses North future

As speculation mounts over his future at Arden St, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed his contract situation.

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Roos coach Clarkson hopes to avoid tap on the shoulder

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is given the chance to lead the club to the promised land amidst talk he may not receive a contract extension.

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'Seamless': Hawks coach on looming contract extension

Sam Mitchell says his discussions about extending his contract as Hawthorn coach have been seamless with club officials.

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'Always gets touches': Clarkson on Nasiah's masterclass

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera gets the ball in "wrong" places, despite the Saints superstar sinking the Kangaroos.

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Prime-time the carrot for Roos in Magpies blockbuster

Handed their first Friday night fixture at Marvel Stadium since 2019, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the Kangaroos to rise to the occasion.

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Kangaroos back misfiring spearhead to find form

After another wayward outing in front of goal, North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey has been backed to soon rediscover his best.

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AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.

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Hawthorn coach shuts down Tasmania, Carlton speculation

Sam Mitchell has hosed down speculation of a shock move to Tasmania or Carlton, saying he's happy as Hawthorn coach amid early contract talks.

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