The Latest Breaking News from Alastair Clarkson

Kangaroos' AFL coaching race to heat up

North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell expects to be asked for feedback from the committee that will select the Kangaroos' fourth AFL coach in five seasons.

AAP · Jul 18, 2022

No need for Kangaroos to call me: Simpson

Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson looms as the No.1 target for North Melbourne after Eagles coach Adam Simpson ruled himself out of the running.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos

North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor

Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

St Kilda boss not interested in Clarkson

St Kilda have started to talks with coach Brett Ratten about a contract extension and won't call Alastair Clarkson, chief executive Matt Finnis says.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

Tasmanian AFL task force to make impassioned plea to club presidents ahead of league entry deadline

The Tasmanian AFL task force will attempt to appeal directly to the conscience of the 18 AFL clubs as part of its final push for entry into the league.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

How many games does it take for AFL coaches to go to the next level — from Alastair Clarkson to Simon Goodwin, Luke Beveridge and others

If 50 games is seen as the turning point for AFL players, what is the equivalent for coaches? Andrew McGarry investigates, including the stretch of games that links top premiership coaches such as Alastair Clarkson.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Leon Cameron’s dignified GWS Giants exit fits his treasured tenure

Cameron can claim credit for moulding a club with a purpose, a hard edge and an identifiable brand

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2022

AFL gives blessing for Hird to coach again

James Hird won't be stopped from coaching again despite being banned in 2013 for his involvement in Essendon's doping saga.

AAP · May 13, 2022

NBA run has Clarkson primed for AFL return

Four-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed a possible AFL return on the day Leon Cameron resigned from the top job at GWS.

AAP · May 12, 2022