Matthew Clarke (Australian footballer)
| Matthew Clarke | |||
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Clarke in the 2019 AFL Grand Final Parade | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Matthew Clarke | ||
| Nickname(s) | Doc | ||
| Date of birth | 18 September 1973 | ||
| Original team(s) | West Gambier | ||
| Draft |
56th overall, 1990 AFL Draft 43rd overall, 1992 Pre-Season Draft 7th overall, 2006 Pre-Season Draft | ||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1991–1992 | Richmond | 0 (0) | |
| 1993–1996 | Brisbane Bears | 69 (6) | |
| 1997–1999 | Brisbane Lions | 61 (13) | |
| 2000–2006 | Adelaide | 118 (19) | |
| 2007 | St Kilda | 10 (0) | |
| Total | 258 (38) | ||
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| South Australia | ? (?) | ||
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 2019– | Adelaide (W) | 78 (57–21–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2007. 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Matthew Clarke (born 18 September 1973) is a former professional Australian rules football player and current coach who is the head coach of Adelaide in the AFL Women's. Prior to coaching, he played in the Australian Football League (AFL), his career spanning four clubs and a total of 258 games between 1993 and 2007. He was known as one of the most effective tap ruckmen of his era.