North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is stepping away from the sport for an indefinite interval.
News of Clarkson’s bombshell determination to stroll away was introduced on Thursday by The Age’s Jake Niall.
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North Melbourne launched an announcement confirming the news of Clarkson’s departure
“Effective immediately, North Melbourne Football Club senior coach Alastair Clarkson will step away from the club to focus on his physical and emotional wellbeing,” the assertion learn.
“Current club assistant coach and former AFL senior coach, Brett Ratten, will take on the role of senior coach in the interim.
“The club is providing its full support to Alastair and we commend him for making this important decision to put his health first,” North Melbourne President Dr Sonja Hood stated.
“Everyone involved has been deeply affected by the Hawthorn investigation and the burden on Alastair has been significant.
“We will give Alastair whatever time he needs to restore his health and look forward to welcoming him back when he is fully fit.
“We have strong leaders at our club who will step up and support and coach our team while Alastair spends time focusing on his health.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Brett Ratten’s experience and capability to coach the team in the interim.”
The membership asks that the media respects the privateness of Alastair and his household throughout this time.
Source: www.news.com.au
