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in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Clark was a foundation player for St George playing in the club's first ever game.

Playing career

Clark made his first grade debut for Newtown against Balmain in Round 6 1919 at Wentworth Park. Clark only made 4 appearances for Newtown over 2 seasons before departing to St George who had just been admitted into the competition. Clark played for St George in the club's first ever game which was in Round 1 1921 against Glebe at the

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. Glebe went on to win the match 4–3. The game was played on April 23 Saint George's Day. Clark would make a further 2 appearances for St George in their inaugural year before departing the club at the end of 1921. Jack Clark was the brother of another St. George Dragons foundation player,

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References

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