Kangaroos young gun Colby McKercher dismissed concerns about the optics of coach Alastair Clarkson punching him in the chest in last night's game against Carlton, saying "it's his way of showing care". However, it was Clarkson's actions at three-quarter time that stole the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson shoved or punched Colby McKercher in the chest. Cane Kornes told the AFL website, such behaviour is what made Clarkson "such a good coach in the past." "I think he's sort of mellowed a fraction too much at times.

Source: Punch April 04, 2026 09:04 UTC