Clarkson's Fall: A Canaries in the Coal Mine Moment for the AFL?
The sudden sacking of Alastair Clarkson by North Melbourne has sent shockwaves through the Australian Rules football community, leaving many to wonder if the writing is on the wall for other coaches who have fallen short of expectations.
Clarkson, a four time premiership coach at Hawthorn and one of the most respected minds in the sport, was axed with a year remaining on his contract.