{"id":372663,"date":"2024-03-03T23:20:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T00:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=372663"},"modified":"2024-03-04T02:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T02:06:59","slug":"clarkson-in-hot-water-after-scathing-verbal-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=372663","title":{"rendered":"Clarkson in hot water after scathing verbal attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alastair Clarkson<\/a> was embroiled in an ugly verbal stoush with St Kilda<\/a> players in the wake of Jimmy Webster's late bump on Jy Simpkin<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

At quarter-time, Clarkson told Webster he would cop a hefty ban from the tribunal, with expletives among the words used by the four-time premiership coach.<\/p>\n

Webster's teammate Dougal Howard responded to Clarkson, who then went back at Howard and other Saints in a derogatory manner.<\/p>\n

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Clarkson used the term "c—sucker", which was heard by multiple players, fitness staff and AFLW footy boss Tess McManus, who was also nearby.<\/p>\n

One onlooker described Clarkson's spray as "explosive." This version of events was corroborated by multiple sources.<\/p>\n

\"Alastair<\/p>\n

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon<\/a> did not hear his opposite number's verbal barrage.<\/p>\n

It's not the first time Clarkson has used offensive language in the heat of the moment. In 2013 he hurled an insult towards an AFL.com.au reporter.<\/p>\n

In the same year, he apologised for verbally abusing two Port Melbourne players during a VFL game.<\/p>\n

Last year, he took aim at Channel 9 reporter Elisabeth Moss<\/a> and later apologised for his actions.<\/p>\n

In a statement provided to 9News, Alastair Clarkson apologised for his behaviour and labelled his language "inappropriate.<\/p>\n

\"Players<\/p>\n

"I was deeply disturbed seeing our captain Jy Simpkin forced from the field as a result of a heavy collision just before quarter time," Clarkson told 9News.<\/p>\n

"Jy has had a great pre-season and has now had three concussions in 12 months and I was so disappointed to see him leave the field in that way. <\/p>\n

"At the quarter-time break, I voiced my displeasure to St Kilda players Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard as they made their way to the quarter time huddle. <\/p>\n

"This was an exchange that was emotional in defence of our captain, but unnecessary and the language I used was inappropriate. <\/p>\n

"I have reached out to Ross Lyon and both the St Kilda players to apologise."<\/p>\n

The Saints declined to comment when contacted by 9News on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\"Jimmy<\/p>\n

Webster is understood to be remorseful for his actions as the Saints brace for a hefty penalty.<\/p>\n

He was intending to reach out to Simpkin directly on Monday morning. In an unusual twist of events, his two sisters both commented on Facebook on Sunday, referencing the sickening incident.<\/p>\n

Maddi Webster posted: "Oh Jimmy." followed by a laughing and face palm emoji.<\/p>\n

Alysha Webster said "goodnight" on the post of the incident, while his younger brother Jay commented "fair bump play on."<\/p>\n

\"Ugly<\/p>\n

All three comments were deleted shortly after.<\/p>\n

Simpkin was in reasonable spirits after the incident, but is unlikely to be risked for Round 1 despite a 13-day gap between games, particularly due to his history of head knocks.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, clubs have been told in recent days the 12-day return-to-play protocols will remain in place for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

Some subtle changes will be announced as early as this week though, with more scrutiny afforded to players who are returning from concussion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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