Chris Scott has confirmed that Jordan Clark will line up for Geelong’s Round 1 clash against Adelaide this weekend.

The 20-year-old impressed in the club’s recent pre-season win over Essendon, picking up 29 touches in just three quarters of football and according to Scott, has left the Cats’ match committee with little option but to select him for his 22nd career game in the season opener.

“Jordan will play this week and we are excited to have him in,” Scott told the Geelong Addy.

“He is in terrific shape and has really developed, as we assumed that he would over a couple of pre-seasons…he had a couple of arm injuries that really stunted his physical development and it was a challenging year for everyone, last year, but particularly for him.”

Jordan Clark Showreel
  • 03:09

    Clark & Rankin at All Abilities Clinic

    Jordan Clark and Georgie Rankin chat to the kids at our All Abilities Clinic held at GMHBA Stadium.

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  • 04:31

    Clark Press Conference

    Jordan Clark has embraced his new role in the side as he spoke to the media about his start to the 2021 season.

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  • 00:57

    Clark turns into Usain Bolt

    Geelong's Jordan Clark shows off some serious speed to motor away and score an unbelievable goal

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  • 01:00

    Inside the team song (R2)

    Jordan Clark takes you inside the circle.

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  • 00:51

    Slick Clark goal

    A slick foray forward from Geelong ends in a Jordan Clark major

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  • 00:42

    Jordan Clark Highlights

    Jordan Clark makes a fierce outing against the pies in the practise game last Friday.

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  • 01:55

    Clark returns to GMHBA Stadium

    Jordan Clark and the 1-4 year players made their return to the club. Presented by Ford.

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  • 00:33

    Clark claims gold in the Grand Final sprint (GF)

    Jordan Clark wins in this thrilling Colgate AFL Grand Final sprint

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  • 02:57

    Roaming Jordan

    Jordan Clark takes you around the rooms after the victory in Adelaide. Presented by Ford

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  • 04:32

    Match Sim Highlights v Suns

    Jordan Clark made his return from a shoulder injury during the seconds hit out with the Gold Coast Suns. Presented by Bendigo Bank.

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  • 00:32

    Young gun hurts shoulder (R7)

    Geelong suffer another setback with Jordan Clark leaving the game with a shoulder injury

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  • 02:03

    Player POV - training with Ablett and Danger!

    See training as you never have before. Jordan Clark strapped on the GoPro to take you out on the field for the players perspective. Proudly Presented by Deakin

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  • 02:38

    Jordan Clark's First Game

    Jordan speaks about his debut at the beginning on 2019. Proudly presented by Deakin

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  • 02:48

    Roaming Clark: Isolation

    A few weeks ago, long before social distancing and isolation rules came into place, the players pre-filmed some content for you, just incase we went into lock down. Proudly presented by Villawood.

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  • 01:40

    What will you miss most? - Dangerfield

    A few days back Paddy asked Clark, Jarvis and Taheney what they would and wouldn't miss as the league head into shutdown.

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  • 03:07

    Clark takes the mic in Colac

    Jordan Clark speaks with teammates and fans at the Colac Open Training session, as part of the Community Camp.

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    Jordan Clark Highlights v Gold Coast

    Jordan Clark impressed on his return from injury against the Suns.

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    Jordan Clark - 2019 Highlights

    Jordan Clark burst onto the scene in 2019.

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  • 03:23

    Carji: Clark and Atkins

    Hamish McLachlan speaks to Jordan Clark and Tom Atkins, two of the 2019 debutants.

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  • 00:50

    Bursting Danger (R20)

    Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield takes on Adam Cerra and Jordan Clark is the beneficiary

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An elbow injury ended Clark’s 2019 campaign prematurely and it wasn’t until Round 8 that he was able to force his way back into the team. A shoulder injury ended his come back game early and he would total just the three games for the 2020 season.

According to Scott, the exciting young Cat hasn’t put a foot wrong over the summer.

“This year he has just done everything he could to force his way into our team, he said.

“How that evolves over time is a little hard to forecast, suffice to say we are confident he will be a very good player for us really quickly.”