North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson Leaves Club

North Melbourne has announced that coach Alastair Clarkson has left the club, effective immediately.

Clarkson, a four-time premiership coach with Hawthorn, had been in charge of the Roos for 82 games since his appointment in 2023. The circumstances surrounding his departure remain unclear, with speculation about whether he resigned or was dismissed.

This decision follows a meeting with players on the last day before their mandated leave. North Melbourne has not reached the finals since 2016, finishing this season with a 9-14 record, placing them 14th on the ladder. Despite some progress noted during the year, the club was expected to contend for a top 10 finish.