What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coach departed — players also this way? (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "players also this way". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAGE (synonym of "Coach") + LEFT (synonym of "departed -"); definition: "players also this way?" The answer is STAGE LEFT.

Coach departed — players also this way? (5,4)

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