The Latest Breaking News from Alastair Clarkson

Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round

The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Lions maul Kangaroos in Adelaide Hills cakewalk

Brisbane key forwards Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have enjoyed a day out in the Adelaide Hills at North Melbourne's expense in Gather Round.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Kangaroos ready for Lions' AFL firepower

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.

AAP · Apr 14, 2023

Brave Hawks deserved to beat Kangaroos: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his players' mental resolve after the Hawks handed Alastair Clarkson's Kangaroos their first loss of 2023.

AAP · Apr 1, 2023

Adelaide claims 31-point Showdown AFL win over Power as St Kilda, Carlton and Hawthorn post victories

The Crows beat the Power by 31 points to earn bragging rights in Adelaide, while the Saints continue their dream start under Ross Lyon with an 18-point triumph over the Bombers. Earlier, the Blues and Hawks posted victories.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Hawks need reward for effort after two big AFL losses

Amid the pre-match focus on AFL coaches Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn badly need a better performance against North Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 31, 2023

Clarkson to return from Launceston on separate flight

Alastair Clarkson has revealed he will not be on the flight bringing North Melbourne and Hawthorn back from Launceston because of the ongoing racism inquiry.

AAP · Mar 30, 2023

St Kilda and North Melbourne's rise to the top eight driven by big shifts under new coaches Ross Lyon, Alastair Clarkson

St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Couple at centre of Hawthorn Hawks racism review look into legal options, not taking part in AFL investigation

A couple at the centre of the Hawthorn racism review is considering taking legal action against the club, which they say left them feeling "abandoned" after its public pledge of support after the scandal broke.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

AFL Round-Up: The Max Gawn gap, Nick Daicos in a league of his own, North Melbourne and St Kilda in dreamland

Max Gawn's injury poses problems for Melbourne that Brodie Grundy alone can't solve, while the unique skills of Nick Daicos prove difficult to quantify. We digest the week that was.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023