- Alastair Clarkson is under investigation
- AFL investigates ‘profane language’ allegation
- It arrives just three months after the homophobic insult
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is under investigation by the AFL and faces a possible suspension amid allegations he directed an outburst of profanity towards the referees’ bench during a match.
The AFL has confirmed it is investigating allegations Clarkson used “profane language” following a referee’s call during last Saturday’s 59-point loss to Port Adelaide.
The league is trying to determine exactly what Clarkson said and whether the allegedly abusive language was directed at officials.
The incident could trigger a two-match suspended ban on Clarkson for the homophobic slur he directed at St Kilda players during a practice match in March.
“The league is investigating an incident on Saturday in which North Melbourne coach Clarkson, coaching from the bench, used profane language that was audible to others (including referees) following a referee’s decision,” the league spokesperson said. AFL Jay Allen in a statement Wednesday. evening.
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“An update will be provided once consultations are complete.”
The AAP has contacted North Melbourne but declined to comment while the AFL investigation is ongoing.
It comes less than three months after Clarkson was found guilty of “conduct unbecoming” for his expletive-laden tirade against St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard during a practice match.
The 55-year-old used the homophobic slur ‘c*******er’ during that exchange with Saints players and received a $20,000 fine as well as a two-game suspension, which was stayed until end of the 2025 season.
If convicted of “conduct unbecoming” again, Clarkson would face a two-match ban and face additional sanctions for the new violation.
Following the incident in March, Clarkson apologized to the St Kilda players and promised to work on controlling his temper.
North Melbourne coach allegedly used ‘profane language’ against referees
“I’m disappointed that I allowed the emotion of the moment to get to me and I shouldn’t have interacted with the St Kilda players,” Clarkson said at the time.
“I have since apologized to St Kilda coach Ross Lyon, Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard for the way I reacted.
‘This has been a significant moment of reflection for me.
‘My language was not used with any intention to vilify or marginalize, however, through this incident I have begun to understand the impact of using casual language.
“I am fully committed to educating myself in this regard.”
Former Hawthorn coach Clarkson has a long history of confrontations and confrontations, including 12 misdemeanors since 2006.
