Clarkson fired despite doubling Kangaroos' wins, becomes fifth coach in eight

North Melbourne has sacked Alastair Clarkson after one season. He won nine games, almost double last year's tally, but the board wanted much bigger improvement.

Why it mattersAnother coaching change signals North Melbourne's desperation to find a path forward after years of underperformance and false starts.

AustraliaNorth Melbourne supporters face yet another rebuild and recruitment process for the fifth time in eight years.

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