Clarkson Points to Bye Week Disruption After Record North Melbourne Loss

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has pointed to a disrupted routine following the mid-season bye as the primary cause for his side's staggering 124-point defeat to Fremantle in Bunbury on Saturday.

The Kangaroos matched the Dockers early but failed to kick another goal after the seventh minute of the second term, while Fremantle piled on 19 consecutive goals to record the biggest win in their club history. For North Melbourne, the 4.7 (31) final score was their lowest in four years and the seventh-largest loss in the club's history.

'Dreadful' Performance Raises Questions About Routine

Clarkson was candid in his assessment of the performance, describing it as dreadful and acknowledging a sense of shame.