Drafted with pick 24 in the 2022 National Draft, Charlie Clarke is a hard-working small forward from the Sandringham Dragons. He plays with intensity and determination, and was touted as one of the leading pressure forward options from his draft pool. His versatility means he can also move into the midfield and showcase his ball-winning traits. Clarke made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2024 AFL season against Hawthorn.
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Drafted with pick 24 in the 2022 National Draft, Charlie Clarke is a hard-working small forward from the Sandringham Dragons. He plays with intensity and determination, and was touted as one of the leading pressure forward options from his draft pool. His versatility means he can also move into the midfield and showcase his ball-winning traits. Clarke made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2024 AFL season against Hawthorn.
Player Sponsors:The Dimattina Family, Helen Bye Flowers, Leigh Davies, Midway Mini Mix & Garden Supplies.
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Jason Clarke, Charlie's Dad, presents his son with his Guernsey ahead of his debut in Round 8.
Jamie Maddocks reveals to the playing group that Charlie Clarke will debut in Round 8 against the Hawks.
Development Academy is an education program that is run for the Bulldogs first and second-year players over the course of the entire football year. Step right into the inner-sanctum of the AFL department via these sessions, as these nine players navigate their way through the beginnings of their careers. Episode 2 - FIRST YEAR ADVICE | With the 2023 National Draft complete, the club welcomes five new recruits. In the second DA session for the year, the second-year players provide the new recruits with their advice for handling their first seasons as professional athletes.
Ahead of the 2023 AFL Draft, we are introduced to the team behind DA (Development Academy) as well as the four second-year players, who are asked to reflect on what is different heading into year two.
Bulldogs forward Charlie Clarke will make his debut this Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs acknowledge that we work, train and play on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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