Jordan Clark (Australian footballer)

Jordan Clark
Clark during Geelong's round 5 match in April 2019
Personal information
Full name	Jordan Clark
Date of birth	(2000-10-16) 16 October 2000 (age 24)
Original team(s)	Claremont (WAFL)
Draft	No. 15, 2018 national draft
Debut	Round 1, 2019, Geelong  vs. Collingwood, at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current club	Fremantle
Number	6
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2019–2021	Geelong	32 (15)
2022–	Fremantle	68 (7)
Total		100 (22)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2024.
Career highlights
AFL Rising Star nominee: 2019 22under22 team: 2022
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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 Geelong 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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide 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 Port Adelaide 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 St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. ^[8] He played his 50th game during round 19 against Richmond. ^[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 North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, and 30 disposals two weeks later against Carlton 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 Collingwood 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]

Legend

G	Goals	K	Kicks	D	Disposals	T	Tackles
B	Behinds	H	Handballs	M	Marks

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)							Votes
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2019	Geelong	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 [lower-alpha 1]	Geelong	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	Geelong	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	Fremantle	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	Fremantle	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	Fremantle	6	16	1	2	287	122	409	117	34	0.1	0.1	17.9	7.6	25.6	7.3	2.1	TBC
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

1. The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

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

External links

• Jordan Clark's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
• Jordan Clark's playing statistics from AFL Tables