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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.

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Clarkson speech omission not calculated: Sam Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell didn't mention former coach Alastair Clarkson in his Hall of Fame induction speech but is adamant the omission wasn't deliberate.

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Clarkson, North Melbourne plot coach's AFL return

Alastair Clarkson's path back to North Melbourne is being mapped out, with the four-time premiership coach on the verge of a return to the Kangaroos.

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AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.

The New Daily

Former Hawthorn official Jason Burt denies allegations in Indigenous families' open letter

Former Hawks welfare manager Jason Burt rejects the allegations made by ex-players and their families in an open letter on Friday.

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The antithesis of healing: the AFL turns away from truth-telling again, ending Hawthorn investigation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mention of the Stolen Generations.

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AFL urged to become 'cultural leader' amid fallout from Hawthorn probe

Indigenous advocates have slammed the AFL's handling of the Hawthorn probe, and urged the league to become a "cultural leader" by addressing alleged mistreatment of First Nations players across the sporting code.

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Hawthorn boss hits back at AFL over racism ‘sanctions’

The president of the AFL club at the centre of racism allegations has hit back at the league, amid speculation the club faces sanctions.

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No adverse findings made in Hawthorn racism case as AFL ends investigation

The AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations.

The New Daily

Former Hawks staffer Jason Burt says he 'overstepped the mark' in incident with First Nations player, but has nothing to apologise for

Former Hawthorn welfare manager Jason Burt says he has 'nothing to say sorry for' after he was named in a club investigation into the treatment of First Nations players.

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Kangaroos lock in co-captain Jy Simpkin until 2029

Free agency is off the table for Jy Simpkin after the North Melbourne co-captain re-signed with the AFL club until 2029.

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Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space

Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.

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Dangerfield rules out coaching due to stress, workload

Patrick Dangerfield, a modern-day AFL great, says he would never consider a coaching career due to the enormous stress and workload of the job.

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Hawks hold out hope Clarkson returns for flag reunion

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers hopes Alastair Clarkson will feel comfortable enough to attend the club's 10-year premiership reunion later this year.

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Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves resigns from role at under-fire AFL club

Justin Reeves has resigned as Hawthorn chief executive as the club’s struggles continue on and off the field

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Tigers great Hardwick to address shock call to quit

Damien Hardwick will address a press conference to outline the reasons for the decision that has shocked the AFL.

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Mediation likely as breakthrough sought in Hawks saga

A mediation session could happen as early as Tuesday as progress is attempted in the long-running inquiry into historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.

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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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The Guardian - AU

How the Hawthorn racism inquiry became an interminable mess where everyone loses

With the narrative focused on the impact on Clarkson and Fagan, the stories of First Nations families appear all but erased

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Family at centre of Hawthorn racism investigation 'understand' Alastair Clarkson's pain, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a family at the centre of the Hawthorn racism investigation says they have again been left feeling "traumatised" by the elongated investigation.

AAP

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.

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Afternoon Update: Stuart Robert resigns; NSW police allegedly Taser elderly woman; and Montana bans TikTok

The former Coalition government minister’s resignation from parliament will trigger a byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden

The Guardian - AU

Alastair Clarkson steps aside as North Melbourne AFL coach for health reasons

Alastair Clarkson is stepping aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn

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Alastair Clarkson to take indefinite leave from North Melbourne to 'focus on physical and emotional wellbeing'

North Melbourne announces Alastair Clarkson will take indefinite leave from his position as head coach to "focus on his physical and emotional wellbeing".

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Clarkson steps aside as North Melbourne coach

Alastair Clarkson is stepping aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

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