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Alastair Clarkson’s sudden exit as North Melbourne coach has rocked the AFL world, with Brisbane’s Chris Fagan calling the club’s public criticism “unfair.” North’s leadership slammed Clarkson’s game plan as chaotic and lacking buy-in, citing “gaping holes” that only worsened under his guidance — despite him still having a year left on his contract. Fagan, who’s known Clarkson for years, is stunned, believing North was improving under him and highlighting how brutal coaching can be — even for legends. With Clarkson having taken a mental health break last year (and Fagan admitting he almost did too), the Kangaroos are set to begin their search for a new boss next week. Fagan hopes Clarkson’s okay and jokes he might end up in media — given his history with reporters — as this wild chapter unfolds.

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