North Melbourne confirms Jaymie Graham as new coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson
North Melbourne has appointed Jaymie Graham as its new senior coach, replacing Alastair Clarkson. Graham, formerly an assistant at Fremantle, was chosen for his process-driven leadership and focus on relationships.
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Fremantle Dockers assistant coach Jaymie Graham has been confirmed as the new coach of North Melbourne. ( Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson )
North Melbourne has its new senior coach, with Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham the unanimous choice of the selection panel.
Graham succeeds Alastair Clarkson who was sacked in early September with a year left to run on his contract.
Graham describes himself as a "systems-based and relationships-based coach".
Link copied Share Share article North Melbourne has named Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham as the new coach for the AFL side.
A statement from club president Sonja Hood on Tuesday said Graham was the new senior coach, succeeding four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson, who was sacked by the Kangaroos earlier this year.
Graham spent five seasons at the Dockers as an assistant to Justin Longmuir.
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