AFL all-time first ends 17-year dynasty
Hawthorn Hawks mastermind Alastair Clarkson certainly won’t forget the final game of his 17-year tenure as senior coach any time soon.
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The madness behind Clarko’s magic revealed
As Alastair Clarkson rides off into the sunset – for now – three key figures from his 17-year reign at Hawthorn reveal the magic behind his madness.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
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Clarko gives ‘Tassie team’ a shot in the arm
He walked off to a standing ovation in Launceston after Hawthorn’s upset win and then Alastair Clarkson warmed Tassie hearts even more by backing its push for its ‘own team’.
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