From the moment Cats fans got their first glimpse of Jordan Clark, it was clear Geelong had something special in the young speedster.

The West Australian was right at home as the Cats took to Leederville Oval in Round One of the JLT Community Series, gathering 21 touches and grabbing five impressive marks.

The 15th overall selection in the 2018 AFL Draft didn’t let up for the rest of the season, continuing his strong form to finish sixth in the NAB AFL Rising star before an elbow injury prematurely ended his season. 

 
 
 
 
 
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An assured performance in game one from the first touch to the last #StandProud #WeAreGeelong

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Game Breaking Performance

By Round 15 the weight of Jordan Clark’s consistent performances finally earnt him his Rising Star nomination.

Clark’s 23 touches against the Crows was his highest mark for the season as the young Cat showed plenty of dash up and down the GMHBA Stadium wings.

 
 
 
 
 
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We knew it already but now it's official Jordan Clark is a Rising Star and your Round 15 nominee #StandProud #WeAreGeelong

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Standout Moment

While Clark started the year at half back, he showed an ability to hit the scoreboard as soon as he moved onto a wing when Zach Tuohy returned from injury.

The 19-year-old’s two goals against North Melbourne demonstrated his nose for goal, particularly his monster roost from the centre square.

 
 
 
 
 
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Jordan "The Cannon" Clark never misses leg day... #WeAreGeelong #StandProud

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Quote

Jordan Clark left us in no doubt about his talent on the cricket pitch at this year's Carji Greeves medal night. 

The former cricketer ran us through his U16 International hat-trick against Pakistan.

 
 
 
 
 
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Jordan Clark took us through his five-ball demolition of the U16 Pakistan batting order #StandProud #WeAreGeeong

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Stats File

Clark has speed to burn and knows when to use it. The toey winger finished second at the club for running bounces in 2019.

Five of these came in one round, in a league-leading Round 10 matchup with the Gold Coast during which Clark made five bounces.

Bounces

Tim Kelly 17
Jordan Clark 15
Patrick Dangerfield 13
Zach Tuohy 10
Mitch Duncan 8

Ideal Locker Buddy

Tom Stewart took the young Cat under his wing in 2019 and the duo have formed a close bond at the club.

Clark has plenty to learn from Stewart, who has now secured All Australian selections in two of his three AFL seasons.