Sidebottom joins North Melbourne's coaching search panel

Recently retired Collingwood premiership star Steele Sidebottom has joined a panel. It will find North Melbourne's next coach.

Why it mattersNorth Melbourne's next coach will shape where the club goes. This comes after Clarkson's controversial sacking.

AustraliaThe Kangaroos' coaching decision will influence AFL premiership odds and team performance for Australian supporters across Victoria and beyond.

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10 AFL clubs cut coach payouts with staggered contract clauses

At least 10 AFL coaches have staggered payout clauses that reduce termination costs, saving North Melbourne about half a million on Alastair Clarkson's exit.

Why it mattersStaggered clauses let clubs fire underperforming coaches without massive payouts, affecting how quickly a club moves on or sticks with a struggling coach.