Sam McClure has whacked North Melbourne over its decision to ban Kane Cornes from conducting an interview with Alastair Clarkson before Thursday night’s match.

Jimmy Bartel offered his view on the situation, alluding to the Todd Viney interview on 3AW last night, and went back-and-forth with McClure.

“They have completely and utterly messed this up,” McClure said on 3AW Football.

Press PLAY to hear McClure and Bartel go back-and-forth on the situation

“I think our versions of standing up for each other are completely different,” McClure said to Bartel.

Press PLAY to listen to the full pre-game from Friday night

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