Jordan Clark should feel right at home when he makes his way to Geelong to begin pre-season with the Cats next week.

The talented sportsman has grown up in two coastal towns south of Perth in Western Australia. 

“We feel it’s (the Geelong Cats) the best fit because it very much simulates where he has grown up in Mandurah and Albany, so I think Geelong is a good fit,” explains Clark’s mother Natalie.

As a junior Clark was selected in both Western Australia’s state football and cricket squads, involving twice-weekly trips to Perth for training.

“When we moved to Albany five-years-ago and he was selected in state cricket and football programs, we drove a 900 km round trip, twice a week for three years,” tells father Russell.

“We’ve just been there to make sure he’s got all the things he needs to progress on his journey.”

His journey now involves a move from Western Australia to Victoria and Clark was thrilled and somewhat surprised to be picked up by the Cats.

“I didn’t even consider that I could be at Geelong. I wanted to be in Victoria if not home so I’m absolutely rapt with the result.”

Clark describes himself as laid back character away from football, a contrast to his attacking and aggressive style of play on the field.

“I’m pretty laid back off field, but on the field I like to go hard, I’m pretty physical. I like taking risks, I’m pretty attacking off half back.”

Cats Recruiting and List Manager Stephen Wells agrees with Clark’s description of himself as a player.

“Jordan’s got all the attributes of a really good midfielder in the future. He’s played most of his footy this year as a defender and has been outstanding. He wins the ball both in the air and on the ground and he can read the play really well.”

The prospect of playing alongside Geelong’s star studded midfield is a dream come true for Clark. 

“You can’t go past Paddy Dangerfield, Gary Ablett and Joel Selwood in the middle there. I’m so glad to get the opportunity to be a teammate to them. It’s a dream come true.”