Clarkson Stays Positive Despite North Melbourne’s ⁤Lopsided​ Loss to ​Sydney Swans

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson remains ⁤optimistic about his team’s progress despite a⁤ notable defeat against a depleted Sydney ‌Swans‌ team.‍ The Swans ⁢defeated the Roos 18.9 (117) ⁤to 8.4‌ (52).

Clarkson Defends Team’s Progress After Heavy Defeat

Despite the ‌scoreline, Clarkson dismissed suggestions⁤ that the loss indicated a return to past ‌struggles.‍ “I think we are on the right path,” he stated, acknowledging the emotional impact of the scoreboard on the players. He emphasized that the team has made progress, while recognizing the strength of their opponents.

Struggles at Stoppages ​and Second-Half Fade Contribute to Loss

Clarkson⁣ conceded that ‍the team struggled to contain the⁢ Swans’‌ movement through the corridor and pointed to a ⁢poor second-half ‌performance. ‍He highlighted ⁤the team’s inability to win stoppages, a typically strong area for North Melbourne, where Swans’ Grundy and his fellow​ midfielders gained the upper hand. He said the Swans dominated the third quarter, keeping the game largely in their attacking half.

Focus Shifts to⁣ Gather Round​ Match Against Gold Coast

Looking ahead, Clarkson expressed⁢ confidence in the team’s ability to rebound in their upcoming match against Gold Coast in Gather Round to be held⁢ in Adelaide. “We will roll up the sleeves, pick ⁤up the⁣ pieces –⁢ the sun will come up tomorrow, despite it not⁣ feeling like that right now,” Clarkson said.He acknowledged the‌ gap between his team and Sydney ⁣but reiterated their commitment to betterment.

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Clarkson Stays Positive Despite ⁢North Melbourne’s Lopsided Loss to‌ Sydney ‌Swans: Q&A

Get the inside scoop ⁤on North Melbourne’s recent defeat and⁣ what’s next for the team,⁢ straight from the ‌coach himself!

Q&A:

• Q: what was the final score of the game?

  ⁤ A: Sydney Swans defeated‍ North ⁤Melbourne 18.9 (117)​ to ⁣8.4 (52).‍ Ouch!

• Q:⁤ Did⁢ Alastair Clarkson think this loss meant a step backward for the team?

  ⁣ A: No, Clarkson remains optimistic, stating the team is “on the ⁢right path” despite the‌ score.

• Q: What were some specific areas where North Melbourne struggled?

  A: ‍They had trouble​ containing ⁢Sydney’s movement through the‌ corridor, faltered in the second half, and lost the battle at stoppages,⁢ especially ‌due ⁤to the⁤ Swans’ Grundy and midfielders.

• Q:‌ what did clarkson say about the Swans’ performance?

  ⁢ A: He acknowledged the gap between the ‍teams,recognizing‍ the Swans’ strength.

• Q: What’s next⁣ for North Melbourne?

  ⁤ A: They’re looking ahead to their ​Gather Round match against Gold Coast‌ in Adelaide.‌ Clarkson is confident they’ll “roll ​up the ‍sleeves” and bounce back.

• Q: Any interesting trivia about the Swans?

  ⁢ A: The Sydney Swans have⁢ a rich​ history, winning five premierships since 2005, showcasing their⁢ sustained excellence in ⁣the AFL.

• Q: What‍ advice would clarkson give to the​ players?

  A: “Pick up the pieces – the sun⁣ will⁢ come⁤ up tomorrow, despite it not‌ feeling like ‌that right‍ now.”

Even after a tough loss, the Roos are ‍looking forward.Stay tuned for their next match and see if they can bounce⁣ back in Adelaide!