Ryan Clarke (born 17 June 1997) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the

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in the

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(AFL).

Early career

Prior to being drafted he attended

Melbourne Grammar School (Pray and Work) , established = 1849 (on present site since 1858 - the celebrated date of foundation) , type = Independent, co-educational primary, single-sex boys secondary, day and boarding , denominatio ...

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. He made his debut in the thirty-two point loss against in round 16, 2016 at Domain Stadium. He was rewarded with the round nomination for the Rising Star in the round 18, forty-point win against the

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where he recorded twenty-seven disposals, twelve contested possessions, four inside-50s and three goal assists. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Clarke was traded to the Sydney Swans.

Family

Clarke is the older brother of Essendon's

Dylan Clarke Dylan Clarke (born 6 September 1998) is a former professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the younger brother of Sydney's Ryan Clarke (Australian footballer), ...

Statistics

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Honours and achievements

Individual * AFL Rising Star nominee: 2016 (round 18)

References

External links

* * 1997 births Living people North Melbourne Football Club players Eastern Ranges players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Werribee Football Club players Sydney Swans players People educated at Melbourne Grammar School {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub