Senior Coach Alastair Clarkson has apologised to two Port Melbourne players he had a verbal altercation with during the quarter time break at a VFL game on the weekend.

Both players involved (Toby Pinwill and John Baird) have accepted his apology. Pinwill had been reported following an off the ball clash with Box Hill player Sam Iles, which Clarkson took exception to.

The Club, on behalf of Clarkson, has replied to a letter from AFL Victoria taking responsibility for the incident and expressing his regret