The Latest Breaking News from Alastair Clarkson

Clarkson speaks on 'disturbing' effect of coach axings

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".

AAP · May 14

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

AAP · May 8

Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.

AAP · Apr 30

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

AAP · Mar 18

Grounds for optimism at North Melbourne as emerging talents give glimpse of rosy future

‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15

Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Crows' climb an AFL rebuild beacon for Kangaroos

North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem

The AFL is facing a monumental stress test in its efforts to tackle homophobia, with one of the league’s biggest stars facing a season-ending suspension on the eve of the finals series.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

North forward ruled out, Kangas pick two debutants

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has put star forward Nick Larkey on ice for the rest of the season ahead of the Kangaroos' trip to Canberra.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025