Geelong has selected midfielder Jhye Clark with Pick 8 at the 2022 NAB AFL National Draft on Monday night. 

Clark arrives at GMHBA Stadium from the Geelong Falcons where he was captain for the 2022 NAB League Boys season, as well as the reigning best and fairest, while also leading Vic Country during the national championships, where he finished runner-up to the number two overall pick Will Ashcroft in Larke Medal voting. 

Clark averaged 25 and 23 touches per game for the Falcons and Vic Country respectively and presents as a hard-edged, highly competitive player who also earned NAB League Team of the Year Honours in 2022. 

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Geelong Recruiting Manager Stephen Wells said the Club was thrilled to add a player of Clark’s potential to the list. 

“We’re really excited to add a player of Jhye’s calibre to our Club,” Wells said. 

“He’s had an exceptional 12 months, leading both the Falcons and Vic Country, while also playing some terrific football himself. 

“We love his competitive nature, and his leadership traits as an 18 year old are really encouraging. We think Jhye will be a terrific addition to the Geelong Football Club and has the potential to be a very good player for a long time.”