‘Point it at us’: Clarkson jumps to Roos boss’ defence after online vitriol

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken out against vitriol directed at club president Sonja Hood and says the blame lays squarely with him for the Roos’ on-field struggles .

“This is difficult because it’s a really, really effective communication tool for many, many people when it’s used in the right way,” the coach said on Friday.Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo?Alistair Clarkson and Dr Sonja Hood at the North Melbourne Grand Final breakfast at MECC.

“ has been terrific for our footy club – her and Jen Watt govern and administer the club superbly,” he said. Clarkson said his immediate reaction was to assume Dawson would miss the Sunday clash in Geelong, with Toby Pink or Richmond recruit Bigoa Nyuon in the frame to replace him.The 193cm forward led the Roos’ VFL goalkicking in 2023 with 30 from 16 appearances, and he was signed on SSP deadline day in February after starring in an intraclub match at Arden Street.

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