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After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.

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AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification

AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.

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Clarkson reveals Hawks stress behind bench outburst

Alastair Clarkson continues to work on controlling his emotions after avoiding AFL sanction for his outburst during North Melbourne's loss to Port Adelaide.

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AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.

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Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.

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Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate

The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.

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Coach Clarkson says Kangaroos edging towards AFL win

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says being able to match the high-flying Bombers for half a game has lifted morale at the club.

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Clarkson wants Kangaroos fans to keep the faith

North Melbourne's losing streak has grown to 10 matches after a 40-point defeat to Essendon but Alastair Clarkson remains positive about the future.

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North Melbourne consider push for senior recruits

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the AFL player movement system is "very constrained", while the Kangaroos ponder attracting experienced recruits.

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Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.

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Clarkson says action must be taken on domestic violence

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says 12 years after the murder of Jill Meagher, the same things are happening in the community.

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North's Clarkson calls for NT to be AFL's 20th team

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has swatted criticism of the club's future, urging the AFL to introduce a 20th team rather than cutting an existing one.

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'Work to do': Clarkson's Kangaroos chasing AFL pack

Rebuilding North Melbourne are winless this season and have now lost 26 of their last 27 games after a 45-point hammering from fellow battlers Hawthorn.

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Hardy Hawks break drought against lowly Kangaroos

A nine-goal first-half blitz laid the platform for Hawthorn's first win of the AFL season as Sam Mitchell outpointed his former mentor Alastair Clarkson.

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Clarkson set for battle with 'faceless' Hawks

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is chasing both his first win of the AFL season and first against former side Hawthorn in a high-stakes round-six clash.

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Hawks overcooked? Mitchell prepared to take the risk

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes a tough week on the training track will pay dividends against North Melbourne, but he is wary his methods could backfire.

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Clarkson eyes litmus test for winless Roos, Hawks

Alastair Clarkson remains focused on the big picture as North Melbourne and Hawthorn chase their first wins of the AFL season in their round-six clash.

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Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued

After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.

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Winless Hawks could use 'wake-up call': Dunstall

Hawthorn face a torrid week on the training track ahead of a clash with North Melbourne that features the AFL's two remaining winless teams.

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AFL chair backs 'strong stance' on Finlayson, Clarkson

The AFL sent a "very strong signal" in its response to homophobic comments made by Jeremy Finlayson and Alastair Clarkson, the league's chairman insists.

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Cats keen to celebrate Stanley milestone against Roos

Geelong will celebrate Rhys Stanley's 200th AFL game against North Melbourne, and attempt to extend their perfect record to a fifth game.

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Clarkson throws support behind Kangaroos president

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has thrown his support behind club president Sonja Hood and insists the Kangaroos' on-field struggles lie with him.

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Clarkson not surprised by interest in Tarryn Thomas

Geelong coach Chris Scott is open-minded on potentially recruiting sacked Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas - and North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't surprised.

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AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.

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Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.

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