Alastair Clarkson has returned to Arden Street after a self-imposed break from the game, but will not take charge of North Melbourne's senior side until later in the season.
In a statement from North Melbourne, the club's president, Sonja Hood, said Clarkson had been "brave and right" to step away from his role, but was now ready to come back.
"We are pleased that Alastair has been able to get the support he needs to return to the club and work towards doing what he loves most and does best – coach the team," Dr Hood said. "We've had some really good dialogue with Alastair and we're all comfortable he's ready to make a return into the football department ahead of getting back in the senior coach's chair later this season.
"In the meantime, Brett Ratten and the rest of the coaching group will continue to lead and develop the playing group." The club said Clarkson would initially focus on "game analysis, including game trends and opposition analysis and working with the coaching group on game plan and strategy" but would not be part of the club's match day coaching panel in the short term.
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