Alastair Clarkson
AustraliacoachMale3.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Alastair Clarkson is a prominent Australian rules football coach, best known for his successful tenure as head coach of the Hawthorn Football Club, where he led the team to four premierships between 2008 and 2015. Renowned for his tactical acumen and leadership skills, Clarkson has significantly influenced the game and is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in AFL history. His recent involvement in discussions around coaching incidents has kept him in the news, particularly in comparison to other coaches regarding their conduct and penalties within the league.
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Alastair Clarkson’s epic dummy spit followed his sacking as Roos coach.
Taylor brings the zingers to grand final breakfastAustralia· 2026-09-26
Alastair Clarkson comments on his firing and the circumstances surrounding it.
Why do we fawn over NFL when our own football codes have it all?Australia· 2026-09-11
Alastair Clarkson is a four-time Hawthorn premiership coach and currently the North Melbourne coach.
Why a share in this golf club recently sold for $74,000Australia· 2026-02-14
Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos have had another season of struggle.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera won the St Kilda Saints the game against Melbourne Demons and pushed his value even higherAustralia· 2025-07-27
Alastair Clarkson commented on the overwhelming dominance of Grundy during the game.
Isaas Heeney, Brodie Grundy star at Sydney Swans beat North Melbourne KangaroosAustralia· 2025-07-19
The unceremonious departure of four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson meant the focus on the untried Mitchell was fierce from day one.
Key takeouts from round 12Australia· 2025-06-02
Alastair Clarkson expressed confidence in Finnbar Maley despite the missed opportunity.
AFL explains bizarre cancelled umpiring decision, Dons sweat on gruesome injuryAustralia· 2025-05-02
Alastair Clarkson expressed determination to get back to work.
Penrith Panthers are finished for 2025. They’ve lost too much talentAustralia· 2025-04-11
Alastair Clarkson is referenced as a former coach with whom David Rath worked for 14 years.
The mission to fix the one snag in Essendon Bombers top pick’s game; Brad Scott; Patrick Dangerfield; Isaac Kako; Nate Caddy; MCG; Adelaide CrowsAustralia· 2025-03-21
Alastair Clarkson was also fined for incidents over the past 12 months.
CEO Andrew Dillon addresses footy’s biggest talking points; third-party deals like that of Bailey Smith; Geelong Cats salary cap; Tasmania Devils; Tarryn ThomasAustralia· 2025-03-13
