North Melbourne have parted ways with coach Alastair Clarkson after four seasons and with a year remaining on his contract. North Melbourne players and staff have been called into the club for an emergency meeting, weeks after the end of their men’s season. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• North Melbourne have parted ways with coach Alastair Clarkson after four seasons and with a year remaining on his contract.S1

• North Melbourne players and staff have been called into the club for an emergency meeting, weeks after the end of their men’s season.S2