Alastair Clarkson is set to return as head coach of North Melbourne in round 21 against Melbourne down in Hobart.

Clarkson has taken time away from the club since May to focus on his mental and physical health from the fallout of the Hawthorn racism investigation.

Press PLAY to hear Neil Mitchell announce the exciting news

Alastair Clarkson will return to full-time senior coaching duties ahead of our match against Melbourne in Round 21.#Kangas

— North Melbourne FC (@NMFCOfficial) July 19, 2023

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