Clarkson opens up about 'publicly humilating' Kangaroos axing

Alastair Clarkson has expressed his shock and insult at the way North Melbourne treated him following his dismissal as head coach. The former Hawthorn premiership coach says his family feels deeply insulted by the public humiliation they experienced during his sacking. North Melbourne president Sonja Hood and football boss Todd Viney made the decision to ax Clarkson with a year remaining on his contract.

The Kangaroos president and football boss held a media conference to explain their reasons for the controversial move. Clarkson, who had coached the team for four seasons, stated that he and his family were left feeling "publicly humiliated" by the treatment they received from North Melbourne's leadership. He dismissed claims that his relationships with players and staff had deteriorated, insisting that his mantra had always been to show care and empathy to help players chase their dreams.

Potential replacements for Clarkson include former champions John Longmire and Adam Simpson, but the club may opt for a highly-rated assistant coach instead.