During his tenure, Clarkson has established himself as one of the greatest coaches of all time, winning four premierships including three in a row between 2013 and 2015.

Clarkson was inducted at the Hawthorn Annual General Meeting along with three other long-serving members that were at the club during their four premierships. 

“These four individuals have given so much of themselves to the Hawthorn Football Club over the journey,” chief executive officer Justin Reeves said. 

“We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to acknowledge both Alistair and Andrew Russell in this way while they are both still actively involved in helping the Hawks achieve its next premiership.”

Clarkson signed a four-year contract extension with the Hawks in October.