CONFIRMED: Clarkson departing Hawks early
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Alastair Clarkson has today confirmed reports from
AFL.com.au that he will step down as Hawthorn coach at the end of this season.
At a hastily-organised press conference, Clarkson admitted the club’s performance had been “nowhere near” the level expected and that club needed “fresh air” from next season onwards.
He felt that having two coaches in charge would lead to a disjointed message in 2022 and that it’d be unfair on Sam Mitchell and the playing group.