{
  "id": 12260211,
  "title": "Breaking: Jaymie Graham named new North Melbourne AFL coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/breaking-jaymie-graham-named-new-north-melbourne-afl-coach-12260211",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/jaymie-graham-named-new-north-melbourne-afl-coach/107232272"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Melbourne has appointed Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham as the new head coach, effective immediately. This marks a change from the previous leadership under four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson, who was dismissed by the team earlier this year. Graham spent five years at Fremantle as an assistant, contributing to their 2018 premiership triumph.\n\nClub president Sonja Hood praised Graham's resilience and work ethic, stating he embodies the qualities North Melbourne values in a coach. He will join the team with a proven track record, having played a crucial role in Fremantle's high-performing forward line. Graham has a reputation for developing talent and building strong relationships with players.\n\nFremantle expressed their gratitude for his contributions, noting his significant impact on the club. Jaymie's ambition to become a senior coach was well-known, and this opportunity represents the realization of that goal. He will be introduced to the media alongside Kangaroos CEO Jen Watt later today.",
  "summary": "North Melbourne confirms that Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham is the new Kangaroos coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Breaking: Jaymie Graham named new North Melbourne AFL coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/breaking-jaymie-graham-named-new-north-melbourne-afl-coach",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:41:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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