Optics of Alastair Clarkson's brunt sacking | The Eminently Sensible Phil Davis (23.09.26)
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Why was Alastair Clarkson’s sacking by North Melbourne such a surprise to fans?
What did you think the day it would have pinged on your phone that North Melbourne had sacked Alistair Clarkson?
Yeah, no, that was – it was surprising. I was disappointed with North this year, to be frank, Gerard.
What were the expectations for North Melbourne’s performance this season?
I just thought they were going to take maybe a bigger step. And I didn't think it was so bad that Alistair would lose his job. I could see why they did it.
Which factors and ‘sizable pebbles’ led to the decision to fire Clarkson?
It just seemed – it seemed like maybe it could run one more year. But then you hear, you know, various bits and pieces around, Gerard, and it just seemed as though there was enough – Feedback of a certain size, Gerard, that when combined meant that it was not sustainable for him to stay as the coach.
Did anyone anticipate Clarkson would get another year, and why was that view challenged?
It didn't seem like there was one thing, Gerard, that was so big and such an issue, but there are enough sizable pebbles that caused it. But yeah, in my mind, I definitely thought he was going to get a year on. But once again, Gerard, when you're outside looking and just picking up bits and pieces, you don't quite get the full story.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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Why was Alastair Clarkson’s sacking by North Melbourne such a surprise to fans?
0:00–0:13
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What were the expectations for North Melbourne’s performance this season?
0:13–0:24
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Which factors and ‘sizable pebbles’ led to the decision to fire Clarkson?
0:24–0:48
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Did anyone anticipate Clarkson would get another year, and why was that view challenged?
0:48–1:05
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