St Kilda have delivered the first serious rejection to the spectre of Alastair Clarkson,with the possibility his “good fit” options will be limited should he decide to return to coaching next season.
The Apple Isle is pushing ahead with plans for a team to enter the competition by 2028,perhaps as early as 2026.
Giants chief Dave Matthews has commented on James Hird and Alastair Clarkson,with both men firmly linked to the vacant senior coaching role vacated by Leon Cameron.
Leon Egan believes Hawthorn are genuinely trying to make changes,but he said the club in the past had dealt with Indigenous issues in a “tokenistic” fashion.
The first Indigenous person to play 100 games with Hawthorn and a former premiership teammate of Cyril Rioli says it is critical their experiences are acknowledged and lessons are learned.
Sam Mitchell’s building blocks aren’t nearly as spectacular as those that Alastair Clarkson had in place by the time the Hawks took the field in 2005,the last time they were embarking upon a youth-led recovery under a first-time coach.
Everyone’s an expert but the buck stops with the coach. What does a coach do all day (and night) and where does their job end?
Medicinal cannabis for players. A team in Tasmania. What the AFL must do next to fix defensive footy. Alastair Clarkson has been keeping busy since he left the Hawks.
Gary Ayres,a five-time premiership hero,has backed Andy Gowers’ bid for the club board,as Jeff Kennett says he will try to find a way to resolve any board issues
Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has landed in America where he will explore business opportunities,study and observe sporting clubs as he prepares for the next chapter in his life.
Hawthorn now knows 2021 is not a vendor’s market. Few clubs have salary-cap room,thanks to the COVID-created pay deferment.