Ryan Clarke (Australian footballer)
| Ryan Clarke | |||
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 Clarke playing for Sydney in July 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ryan Clarke | ||
| Date of birth | 17 June 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 31, 2015 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2016, North Melbourne vs. West Coast, at Domain Stadium | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2016–2018 | North Melbourne | 40 (8) | |
| 2019– | Sydney | 14 (1) | |
| Total | 54 (9) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ryan Clarke (born 17 June 1997) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early career
Prior to being drafted he attended the prestigious Melbourne Grammar School and was captain of their First XVIII football team. At TAC Cup level he played for the Eastern Ranges, Clarke was viewed as a prolific ball-winner who averaged 31 disposals a game. He was and also impressive while playing for Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships.
AFL career
He was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club with their second selection and thirty-first overall in the 2015 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the thirty-two point loss against West Coast in round 16, 2016 at Domain Stadium.[2] He was rewarded with the round nomination for the Rising Star in the round 18, forty-point win against the Collingwood Football Club at Etihad Stadium where he recorded twenty-seven disposals, twelve contested possessions, four inside-50s and three goal assists.[3] At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Clarke was traded to the Sydney Swans.[4]
Family
Clarke is the older brother of Essendon's Dylan Clarke. He also has multiple cousins who are all into footy.[5]
Statistics
- Statistics are correct to the end of 2019 season.[6]
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2016 | North Melbourne | 13 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 70 | 105 | 12 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2017 | North Melbourne | 13 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 127 | 170 | 297 | 56 | 31 | ||||||||
| 2018 | North Melbourne | 13 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 207 | 168 | 375 | 82 | 32 | ||||||||
| 2019 | Sydney | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 122 | 118 | 240 | 41 | 44 | ||||||||
| Career | 54 | 9 | 12 | 491 | 526 | 1017 | 191 | 120 | ||||||||||
References
- ^ Bowen, Nick (15 February 2016). "North draftee earns new deal before playing a game". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Malcolm, Alex (10 July 2016). "Late withdrawal gives young Roo his debut". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Guthrie, Bendate (25 July 2016). "Finals footy driving Roos' Rising Star nominee". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Clarke's Swan song". nmfc.com.au. North Melbourne Football Club. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Landsberger, Sam (20 December 2016), "Desire and work ethic takes Dylan Clarke on to Essendon's list", Herald Sun
- ^ "Ryan Clarke". AFL Tables. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
External links
- Ryan Clarke's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Ryan Clarke's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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