North Melbourne assistant Xavier Clarke Andrew McQualter wants to become a senior AFL coach in the fuiure, but Roosand#039; the new forward guru is in no rush to take the top spot because of the shortcomings identified in the recent hand up and say; for the main post of the future, but he is in no hurry to apply again.andquot;That andtraining competition.Clarke was one of several contenders to make it to the final stage of Tigersand#039; searched for Damien Hardwickand’s successor and finally appointed Melbourne assistant Adem Yze in September.Yze fired Clarke, ex-Richmond captain Chris Newman and reserve coach Andrew McQualter, with the latter going to the Demons to fill Yzeand#039’s vacancy.Newman has decided to join the Tigers despite losing his first coaching role at the top level. Clarke left Punt Road for Arden Street after seven years at Hardwick.Moving from master coach to another, Clarke will now partner four-time head coach Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne as he takes the next step in his coaching journey.Clarke learned the necessary lessons from Richmond’s coaching process, which he now hopes will serve him well at the Kangaroos.andquot;I personally learned a lot. Where are my shortcomings and where do I need to improve, andquot; Clarke spoke to the media on Friday about the Tigers’ training session.andquot;It was a great process. It was quite scary, but it was really good for me to do it and then to land where I am now and know what I have to do.andquot;Itand#039;s just made me a better coach to think about. I hope to start implementing these things in the north.andquot;The reality is that you are going to the biggest job interview of your life (in the process). If you want to do your best, you spend hours preparing for how it will look.andquot;You’re never sure what’s going to come to the table, but overall it’s been a great process.andquot;Clarke’s failed bid did not stop his dream of becoming a senior coach as the 40-year-old saw his end at Tigerland as a stepping stone to his career.The former St Kilda and Brisbane midfielder said I will definitely put my hand up and say; for the main post of the future, but he is in no hurry to apply again.andquot;That and#039;is an aspiration, no doubt about it,andquot; Clarke added.andquot;You want to develop and reach as high as possible. I’m not in a hurry.andquot;I was fortunate enough to coach the VFL, or NEAFL, for about eight years as an assistant and now I get to study under Clarko for the next two years.andquot;I will continue to develop my path and skills and hopefully when the time comes and I will be ready.andquot;And#039;I will definitely raise my hand at some point.andquot;Joining a new-look and young coaching staff under Clarkson ahead of the 2024 season, Clarke enjoyed a “refresh and refresh”; Start life with Kangaroos.With an extensive list of Clarksonand#039’s former students – Hardwick and Yze among them – moving on to senior coaching roles, Clarke found himself working with the best possible mentor to advance his coaching career.The Darwin native said the idea of building on the success of the North Melbourne raw group was an attractive prospect.andquot;This was a nice little change, andquot; he said.andquot;The whole club is generally in a very good place. Excellent board, support staff and managers of the football club.andquot;Weand#039;s growing and players really like it. Seedling#039; it was really refreshing to see a young group really dive in and develop.andquot;The opportunity to come to a club like Norda, but also to work with one of the most successful coaches, was very exciting for me personally. [Clarkson] was amazing. Have assistants and development coaches attend lots of pre-season training. That and it was really good.andquot;Now I’m really looking forward to game day and getting this group to where we need to be.”… Like the players, you want to improve by looking at what other options there are. I hope to travel with these guys. I thought once we started this club it had to be like this and it would be great to be a part of that journey. it would be great for my development as well. andquot;Clarke and the Kangaroos face GWS at GIANTS Stadium to open their new campaign in Round 1..
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