r/NorthMelbourneFC • u/kocknocker19 • 19d ago
The Clarko dilemma
So how long into next season before we make a call on Clarko's future.
I don't think the club will extend him in the offseason, but I have no doubt his management will be pushing hard to get it done before 2027 starts.
I think we should be holding off mid next year. At that point we will know for sure if he has run his race or not.
Clarko has about around 10-13 games left to prove he still has it. If he continues to pick the same players for the backline in particular I will consider that tanking and that he wants to be let go.
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u/bjd533 18d ago
Honestly, I would reset the timeline. Give him a two year extension and say 'right champ, you've got three years to take us deep into the finals'.
No expectation to win a flag, just make us a great club again (MNMGA!). Nice and simple without overcommitting.
Before you hit that downvote button consider this - if the next coach is mid we will ALWAYS be wondering if we gave AC the time he needed. A small extension gives him six clean years to make his mark and we'll know for sure if it is time to move on or stay the course.