Jordan Clark (Australian footballer) explained

Jordan Clark
Fullname:Jordan Clark
Birth Date:16 October 2000
Originalteam:Claremont (WAFL)
Draftpick:No. 15, 2018 national draft
Debutdate:Round 1, 2019
Debutstadium:Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height:185 cm
Weight:83 kg
Position:Defender
Guernsey:6
Years1:2019 - 2021
Games Goals1:32 (15)
Years2:2022–
Games Goals2:68 (7)
Games Goalstotal:100 (22)
Statsend:round 22, 2024
Careerhighlights:

2022

Jordan Clark (born 16 October 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL), having been initially drafted to the Geelong Football Club.

Early life

Clark was born in Mandurah before moving to Albany, Western Australia at age 12, where he played for the Railways Football Club. Attending Albany Senior High School, at 16 he moved to Perth to attend Guildford Grammar School on a scholarship where he would go on to play colts for the Claremont Football Club.[1] He was selected 15th overall in the 2018 AFL draft by the Geelong Football Club.

Cricket career

Clark was a talented sportsman as a junior. In January 2017, he represented the Australian under-16 national cricket team in their One Day International series against Pakistan in Dubai, taking a hat-trick in the third match.[2] [3]

AFL career

Clark made his debut for in Round 1 of the 2019 AFL season against Collingwood, having 17 disposals. Clark received a 2019 AFL Rising Star nomination in round 15, collecting 23 possessions and kicking a goal against at GMHBA Stadium.[4]

Clark was traded to Fremantle at the end of the 2021 AFL season.[5] The trade saw the Dockers receive Clark and a future fourth-round selection in exchange for pick No.22 and a future third-round selection (tied to Carlton).

Clark made his debut for Fremantle in Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season during Fremantle's one point win over at Adelaide Oval, collecting 20 disposals and kicking a goal.[6] Clark collected a career-best 29 disposals in round 16 during Fremantle's 8 point win over at Optus Stadium.[7] Clark collected a career-best 30 disposals the next week, beating his record of 29 set the week prior during Fremantle's 41 point win over at Marvel Stadium.[8] He played his 50th game during round 19 against .[9] Clark finished his first season at Fremantle having played every game and averaging a career-high 21.3 disposals.[10]

Clark had a strong start to his third season at Fremantle averaging elite numbers in disposals, kicks and marks.[11] He collected 28 disposals in round two of the 2024 AFL season against at Marvel Stadium, and 30 disposals two weeks later against at Adelaide Oval, which was played in Adelaide due to the AFL's Gather Round.[12] [13] He was one of Fremantle's better players in their round 11 draw with collecting a career-best 35 disposals.[14] He would beat this record by one disposal the next week during the Dockers 92 point win over the Demons at Traeger Park in Alice Springs.[15]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 17, 2024[16] |-| 2019 || || 6| 18 || 11 || 8 || 171 || 78 || 249 || 76 || 48 || 0.6 || 0.4 || 9.5 || 4.3 || 13.8 || 4.2 || 2.7 || 0|-| 2020 || || 6| 3 || 1 || 1 || 24 || 14 || 38 || 12 || 9 || 0.3 || 0.3 || 8.0 || 4.7 || 12.7 || 4.0 || 3.0 || 0|-| 2021 || || 6| 11 || 3 || 2 || 61 || 52 || 113 || 26 || 22 || 0.3 || 0.2 || 5.6 || 4.7 || 10.3 || 2.4 || 2.0 || 0|-| 2022 || || 6| 24 || 3 || 4 || 292 || 215 || 507 || 120 || 66 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 12.2 || 9.0 || 21.1 || 5.0 || 2.8 || 1|-| 2023 || || 6| 23 || 1 || 1 || 266 || 175 || 441 || 131 || 63 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 11.6 || 7.6 || 19.2 || 5.7 || 2.7 || 0|- | 2024 || || 6 | 16 || 1 || 2 || 287 || 122 || 409 || 117 || 34 || 0.1 || 0.1 || 17.9 || 7.6 || 25.6 || 7.3|| 2.1 || TBC|- class="sortbottom"! colspan=3| Career! 95 !! 20 !! 18 !! 1101 !! 656 !! 1757 !! 482 !! 242 !! 0.2 !! 0.2 !! 11.6 !! 6.9 !! 18.5 !! 5.1 !! 2.5 !! 1|}

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leitch . Chris . Jordan Clark: From Albany and Claremont colts to important Geelong defender in just 12 months . The West Australian . 4 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Clark claims hat-trick for Australia U16s. Duxson. Nick. 15 Jan 2017. cricket.com.au. en. 2019-06-28.
  3. Web site: AFL draft 2018: Jordan Clark Australian cricket hat-trick, rapid rise to top prospect. Waterworth. Ben. 2018-11-20. Fox Sports Australia. en-AU. 2019-06-28.
  4. News: Heir Jordan: No pre-season, no worries for Rising Cat. Collins. Ben. afl.com.au. 6 February 2024.
  5. News: Need for speed: Dockers, Cats FINALLY agree on Clark deal. 20 July 2022. en.
  6. News: Dazzling display from Albany’s Jordan Clark in his club debut for Fremantle to start new AFL season . 8 April 2022 . en.
  7. News: Dockers drop anchor in top four with thrilling win over Port. 12 July 2023. Schmook. Nathan. afl.com.au. en.
  8. News: Kimber. Howard. Dockers eyeing top-two spot after overrunning Saints. 27 July 2023. afl.com.au. en.
  9. News: Fremantle defender Jordan Clark to play 50th AFL match on Friday. 21 September 2022. perthnow.com.au. en.
  10. News: Finally, the finals: Docker soaks up the big stage at last. 22 September 2022. afl.com.au. en.
  11. News: Current Season Match Avg.. 8 April 2024. fremantlefc.com. en.
  12. News: O'Connor. Alison. Dockers rally to reel in Roos with nine-goal blitz. 8 April 2024. en.
  13. News: AFL Tables Jordan Clark Statistics. 8 April 2024. afltables.com. en.
  14. News: All tied up! Remarkable finish as Dockers, Pies end all square. afl.com.au. 24 May 2024. Nathan. Schmook.
  15. News: Dockers shock dismal Dees in Red Centre walkover. afl.com.au. 2 June 2024. Sarah. Black.
  16. Web site: Jordan Clark Stats. AFL Tables. 13 November 2020.