The fallout from Alastair Clarkson’s axing continues as a former North Melbourne great says he left the Kangaroos in a better place.

Four-time AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson knew what the problems were at North Melbourne, but didn’t think his job was actually at stake.

North Melbourne’s press conference on Wednesday was like the livestreaming of an unflattering performance review, except that the subject wasn’t present.