Alastair Clarkson's manager has reinforced that the four-time premiership coach is committed to remaining with Hawthorn, in a statement that douses speculaton about Carlton's continuing interest in him.
While the Blues' interest in Clarkson was evident some time ago, as they also consider the merits of seasoned coaches and caretaker David Teague, Clarkson's manager, James Henderson, said that Clarkson remained committed to Hawthorn, with a contract that stretches until the end of 2022.
Happy as a Hawk: Alastair Clarkson revs up his players.Credit:AAP
"I'll reinforce what I've been saying for months, that's he's fully committed to Hawthorn,'' said Henderson, who runs former cricket great Ricky Ponting's Foundation. Henderson said Clarkson was contracted until the end of 2022.
Internally, the Hawks have also received unequivocal commitments from Clarkson, who has told the players, the club board headed by Jeff Kennett, chief executive Justin Reeves and his football operations chief Graham Wright that he is committed to sticking with the club.
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Clarkson also has been heavily involved in planning for next year and beyond – including discussions around staffing and recruitment of players from other clubs. Clarkson's involvement in planning for the future all but confirms that he has no intention of considering an approach from the Blues, even if the financial lure is massive.
Clarkson has put on record that he is committed to the Hawks more than once, but this has not completely stopped speculation – largely about Carlton, given the view, based on Carlton's own stated position, that the Blues would prefer a highly credentialed senior coaRead More – Source
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