David A. Clarke (footballer)
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David A. Clarke is an Australian rules football
er who played with Geelong
and Carlton
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
Originally from Torquay, Clarke was a father/son selection by Geelong, who used a second round pick on him. His father David E. Clarke
played over 200 games for Geelong and his brother Tim
played briefly with Hawthorn.
Clarke, a pacy wingman, graduated from the Geelong Falcons
to make his AFL debut in 1999. He was a prolific ball winner but was often let down by kicking and put together 68 consecutive games from 2000 to 2003. Clarke had the second largest number of disposals for Geelong in 2001 and 2002, averaging 17 a game in both seasons.
He struggled with both his form and injuries in 2003 and was involved in a three way trade in that year's draft
, where Hawthorn received Simon Beaumont
and Geelong got David Loats
. Clarke ended up at Carlton and played ten games in the 2004 AFL season
. With his first appearance in 2005 he brought up his 100th AFL game, against Adelaide at Football Park, but played just once more for Carlton. He was delisted at the end of 2005.
From 2006 until 2007, Clarke played with South Adelaide
in the SANFL. In 2008, he switched to North Adelaide, and played there until 2009. In 2010, Clarke returned to the city of Geelong, and now plays for St Mary's in the Geelong Football League
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Geelong
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
and Carlton
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL).
Originally from Torquay, Clarke was a father/son selection by Geelong, who used a second round pick on him. His father David E. Clarke
David E. Clarke
David E. Clarke born 1952, was an Australian rules footballer with the Geelong Football Club. Better known as a half-forward flanker he also played in the centre and centre half-back...
played over 200 games for Geelong and his brother Tim
Tim Clarke (Australian rules footballer)
Tim Clarke is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League . He was educated at The Geelong College...
played briefly with Hawthorn.
Clarke, a pacy wingman, graduated from the Geelong Falcons
Geelong Falcons
The Geelong Falcons are a junior Australian rules football representative club in the TAC Cup competition, Victoria, Australia.The club takes in talented junior players from the Geelong, Colac and Warrnambool regions in order to groom them for AFL selection...
to make his AFL debut in 1999. He was a prolific ball winner but was often let down by kicking and put together 68 consecutive games from 2000 to 2003. Clarke had the second largest number of disposals for Geelong in 2001 and 2002, averaging 17 a game in both seasons.
He struggled with both his form and injuries in 2003 and was involved in a three way trade in that year's draft
2003 AFL Draft
The 2003 AFL Draft was the 2003 instance of the AFL Draft, the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League...
, where Hawthorn received Simon Beaumont
Simon Beaumont
Simon Beaumont is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Hawthorn in the AFL.Carlton secured the services of Beaumont with the 18th pick in the 1993 AFL Draft...
and Geelong got David Loats
David Loats
David Loats is a former Australian rules footballer. Loats played five seasons for Hawthorn in 1999–2003, before playing one season for Geelong in 2004, in the AFL.-External links:...
. Clarke ended up at Carlton and played ten games in the 2004 AFL season
2004 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2004.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-Wizard Home Loans Cup:The Wizard Home Loans Cup Final saw St...
. With his first appearance in 2005 he brought up his 100th AFL game, against Adelaide at Football Park, but played just once more for Carlton. He was delisted at the end of 2005.
From 2006 until 2007, Clarke played with South Adelaide
South Adelaide Football Club
South Adelaide Football Club competes in the South Australian National Football League . Known as the Panthers, their home ground is Hickinbotham Oval , located in Noarlunga Downs in the southern suburbs of Adelaide....
in the SANFL. In 2008, he switched to North Adelaide, and played there until 2009. In 2010, Clarke returned to the city of Geelong, and now plays for St Mary's in the Geelong Football League
Geelong Football League
The Geelong Football League is an Australian rules football league in Victoria, Australia. It is the highest quality league in the Geelong area, with numerous former AFL players playing for various clubs.-History:...
.