Alastair Clarkson.Credit:Getty Images
The AFL’s position is beneficial to Hawthorn should Clarkson decide to join either Carlton or Collingwood,both of which are expected to either make him an offer or sound him out about his interest in their coaching positions. The AFL has allowed Hawthorn to pay Clarkson $450,000 over two seasons if necessary to accommodate his payout,but the payout is mitigated if he takes another job in the AFL system. Clearly,Hawthorn would be embarrassed to be paying Clarkson a hefty sum to effectively coach another club.
Carlton insiders expect the club hierarchy to be in contact with Clarkson or his management over the coming days and to make a pitch for his services,even though they are yet to make a call on incumbent coach David Teague,who has been focusing on exit interviews with players,a process he will continue on Wednesday.
Club sources have toldThe Age they expect a final decision to be made on the coach by the end of Wednesday.
Ex-St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon also has been very much in the frame at Carlton,having confirmed his interest in the position if Teague is moved on.
The Carlton board met via video link on Tuesday evening and were expected to meet again at the club on Wednesday,when Teague may be present.
New president Luke Sayers has been adamant that members will be provided details of the review and the recommendations before they are released to the media.