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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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

'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".

AAP · Sep 4

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.

AAP · Sep 3

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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.

AAP · Sep 2

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.

AAP · Sep 2

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.

AAP · Sep 2

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

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Point scoring and laughs at AFL grand final breakfast

Political leaders have traded blows for laughs at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, with the opposition leader even taking aim at her own side.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

North Melbourne finally have their day. Could it herald a successful era?

The Kangaroos thwarted the Demons at every point of Sunday’s game to bring a feelgood factor to the club

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2025

North Melbourne fans rediscover winning feeling with AFLW pioneers

Kangaroos faithful have endured years of misery with the men’s team but now have a taste of premiership success following a dominant women’s side

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024

Zingers galore as pollies attend grand final breakfast

The jovial tone of North Melbourne's annual AFL grand final breakfast was set early as the prime minister walked in to the strains of I Need a Dollar.

AAP · Sep 28, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Warring parties go face to face in Hawthorn racism row

The Human Rights Commission will host two days of talks as the opposing sides in the Hawthorn racism saga go face-to-face in Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

North's Thomas goes from 'role model' to AFL exile

Sacked North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas once had a striking mural commissioned of him and he aspired to be a role model.

AAP · Feb 24, 2024

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AAP · Dec 2, 2023

North Melbourne embracing AFLW grand-final hype

North Melbourne are embracing the hype and history within the club ahead of their historic AFLW grand-final appearance against the Brisbane Lions.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023

Captain Kearney’s Kangaroos finally earn their shot at AFLW glory

North Melbourne have broken through for a first AFLW grand final after a five-year journey for the club and seven original Roos

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Coach Clarkson to return to work at North Melbourne

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne before the end of the season after easing back into work at Arden St over the next month.

AAP · May 20, 2023

North boss says Hawks' handling of racism claims 'poor'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".

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AAP · May 18, 2023

Kangaroos boss would appoint Clarkson as coach again

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood has taken aim at Hawthorn and says she would appoint Alastair Clarkson as Kangaroos coach again.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

Kangaroos president Hood declared 'cancer free'

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood has been declared cancer free and given the all-clear to return to the football following her breast cancer diagnosis.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

McDonald hails Kangaroos' wholesale changes

New North Melbourne captain Luke McDonald says coach Alastair Clarkson's vast premiership experience is helping to fuel excitement at Arden St.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Kangaroos president diagnosed with breast cancer

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood will undergo surgery to remove a lump in her breast in the coming weeks but is expected to make a full recovery.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Tarryn Thomas stood down by North Melbourne after fresh allegations brought to AFL's integrity unit

North Melbourne stand down Tarryn Thomas after they are made aware of fresh allegations about his behaviour by the AFL's integrity unit.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023

Roos order Thomas to undergo behavioural training

Tarryn Thomas has been forced to undertake programs to address his behavioural issues after he was charged with threatening to distribute an intimate image.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

AFL Kangaroos appoint Watt as new CEO

Respected football administrator Jennifer Watt will become the second female chief executive of an AFL club after filling the position at North Melbourne.

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