North Melbourne

[bornadog]

Every other media organisation has now jumped on...

Surely they all couldn't be wrong... oh wait... Ben Rutten being sacked on Monday...

Done deal.

Clarkson will coach North. His manager James Henderson has confirmed the deal to the AFL Live app

5 year deal

[Grantysghost]

>>>enter james hird<<<

[GVGjr]

Where does that leave the Essendon board members who treated Rutten like dirt?

I don't know if Rutten can coach or not from a tactical sense but it appears he has lost the players so from that sense the decision to move him on can be justified. I do give him full credit for working through the challenges of this week in the way he has.

Aza has made an interesting suggestion that with Clarkson out of the picture now does it open the door for a James Hird return?
How will that be received if true?

Well done for North, I'm not sure Clarkson is the answer but it's a feather in their cap to get the deal done.

[Grantysghost]

I don't know if Rutten can coach or not from a tactical sense but it appears he has lost the players so from that sense the decision to move him on can be justified. I do give him full credit for working through the challenges of this week in the way he has.

Aza has made an interesting suggestion that with Clarkson out of the picture now does it open the door for a James Hird return?
How will that be received if true?

Well done for North, I'm not sure Clarkson is the answer but it's a feather in their cap to get the deal done.

They beat the Lions and the Swans not that long ago I mean he must've lost them quick.

Their list isn't that flash, their depth is poor (vfl side has struggled for ages) not sure what the guy is expected to do.

Might be his own worst enemy over achieving last season.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Not a fan of Norf, but we can all agree that Clarkson going to Essendon would be BS celebration the media would slam down our throats all summer.

[EasternWest]

Not a fan of Norf, but we can all agree that Clarkson going to Essendon would be BS celebration the media would slam down our throats all summer.

Clarkson and Dodoro master team.

[SlimPickens]

I don't know if Rutten can coach or not from a tactical sense but it appears he has lost the players so from that sense the decision to move him on can be justified. I do give him full credit for working through the challenges of this week in the way he has.

Aza has made an interesting suggestion that with Clarkson out of the picture now does it open the door for a James Hird return?
How will that be received if true?

Well done for North, I'm not sure Clarkson is the answer but it's a feather in their cap to get the deal done.

The god complex is strong at Tullamarine. I have no doubt that Hird will be the next coach at Essington and my lord it will be hilarious.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Not a fan of Norf, but we can all agree that Clarkson going to Essendon would be BS celebration the media would slam down our throats all summer.

There was already a graphic of Clarkson in bombers colours holding up a premiership cup. Wish I was smart enough to find it

[Axe Man]

There was already a graphic of Clarkson in bombers colours holding up a premiership cup. Wish I was smart enough to find it

Wrong colours but they move quick!

[macca]

Clarkson going to North speaks volumes of how bad it is at Essendon
At least Clarko would have some good relationships from his playing days and background politics ( which I assume he will take on to sort out their mess)

love it Essendon got overlooked by him … more years in the wildernesses for the bombers . Please bring back Hird

It be interesting from North List management. To see what happens with some of their players and how Clarkson team handles it

[Twodogs]

Not a fan of Norf, but we can all agree that Clarkson going to Essendon would be BS celebration the media would slam down our throats all summer.

Agree on both counts. Hate North but I'm glad we don't have to put up with the Essendon circle jerk until reality hits next season.

We just have to look forward to them winning the trade period and then we can get on with normality

[Dancin' Douggy]

Now we get the added pleasure of salty Essendon fans ringing in lamenting about not getting Clarkson. Yesterday they were gloating and taunting North supporters about Clarkson. Ooohhh sweet lord this is good.

[GVGjr]

Clarkson going to North speaks volumes of how bad it is at Essendon
At least Clarko would have some good relationships from his playing days and background politics ( which I assume he will take on to sort out their mess)

love it Essendon got overlooked by him … more years in the wildernesses for the bombers . Please bring back Hird

It be interesting from North List management. To see what happens with some of their players and how Clarkson team handles it

I think if Essendon had contacted him a week or two earlier you never know how this might have played out.

What will Clarkson and his team bring North Melbourne next season?
Would a 10% jump in membership number be achievable? That would get them well over 50K membership base.
I think they are also about to announce a new sponsor but will others come on board?

I wonder what this will do for North.

[macca]

What will Clarkson and his team bring North Melbourne next season?
Would a 10% jump in membership number be achievable? That would get them well over 50K membership base.
I think they are also about to announce a new sponsor but will others come on board?

I wonder what this will do for North.

Agree, first question I thought . If there are gaps in the playing list and players not ready to play his game style ( physically or just skill wise ) it be interesting to see how plays out .

Clarkson has the experienced though in cleaning out a playing list from his Hawk days . And not afraid to take on the board with the runs in achievements

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I think if Essendon had contacted him a week or two earlier you never know how this might have played out.

What will Clarkson and his team bring North Melbourne next season?
Would a 10% jump in membership number be achievable? That would get them well over 50K membership base.
I think they are also about to announce a new sponsor but will others come on board?

I wonder what this will do for North.

For a start, he makes them relevant.

He's a great get for them. With time, he can properly put the pieces in place as he did twice for Hawthorn. I think his downfall was he tried to do a 'quick fix' at the Hawks with Mitchell/O'Meara/Wingard etc. but with a 5 year deal at North, he's got time.

More than anything, he will bring stability and leadership, which brings the club and its people closer together. That's half the battle.