Jordan Clark has been the subject of some speculation this week among fantasy coaches as to whether he is legit, meaning whether his early run of good form is going to continue through a whole season. Fremantle's half back line shares the ball around a lot, perhaps to the team's detriment at times as they attack too slowly, but it seems Justin Longmuir is determined to pick targets with precision rather than go helter-skelter upfield on rebound. Everything points to Clark being the real deal, apart from his lack of personal history as a consistent premium scorer.
Jordan Clark has been the subject of some speculation this week among fantasy coaches as to whether he is legit, meaning whether his early run of good form is going to continue through a whole season. Fremantle's half back line shares the ball around a lot, perhaps to the team's detriment at times as they attack too slowly, but it seems Justin Longmuir is determined to pick targets with precision rather than go helter-skelter upfield on rebound. Everything points to Clark being the real deal, apart from his lack of personal history as a consistent premium scorer.
Jordan Clark joined Fremantle in the off season after a frustrating stint at Geelong, frozen out of a side chasing an elusive flag with little time to groom the next generation. He left the Cattery with criticisms aired about him not being a two-way player, a big knock for a modern wingman/defender who has many defensive duties. His first game off a wing for the Dockers included only two tackles, from a player who averages less than three, but its was heavy on his strong point of run and carry with the ball on counter attacks. Fantasy owners hope his JS holds.
Jordan Clark has had an underwhelming start to 2021 but at least he's been picked in the side, which wasn't true for a fair bit of 2020. The absence of Mitch Duncan may have had something to do with that but with Patrick Dangerfield suspended and Duncan back to fill a wing opposite Isaac Smith, Clark may be in danger of losing his spot in a couple of weeks if he doesn't lift his ratings. He obviously has potential but the Cats are desperate for a flag and he might get left behind in the short term this season if he can't find a good reason for the coach not to drop him.
Red in tooth and Clark
From the outset of 2019 Jordan Clark slotted straight into the Cats lineup, proving himself as one of the competition's most impressive first-year players. The Claremont recruit notched up 18 games, debuting across half back then eventually sliding up to the wing before surgery on his left elbow sidelined him after round 20. The tail end of last season showed indications of what we can expect of Clark in his second year, averaging 80 in a five-game purple patch. He's poised to excel on the wing opposite Mitch Duncan, so let natural progression do its thing and take Clark despite his lack of dual-position status in the final rounds as bench cover.
Jordan Clark has become quite a favourite with fantasy coaches early in his senior footy career, with thousands enjoying a decent score in a Zach Tuohy-less Geelong back line in round 1 after being picked up from the WAFL as an 18-year-old. His numbers at the lower level weren't outstanding so many of his owners face a tough start-or-sit dilemma with his rookie-priced contemporaries, particularly Jack Scrimshaw of the Hawks. Clark probably has a higher base but a lower ceiling, so your choice depends on how conservative you are.
Clark late on the park
Initially touted as top 10 selection, the Cats managed to steal the West Australian Jordan Clark at pick 15. The young half back is no stranger to senior footy, having laced on the boots for Claremont in the WAFL in 2018, averaging 15 touches and five marks. Clark is an elite kick and shows composure with ball in hand. A bout of glandular fever hindered the start to his preseason. Clark will be welcomed with open arms into the Cattery, but the youngster will take some time to develop and add a few kilos to his frame. He wasn’t a massive accumulator in the WAFL, so he is better kept on the watchlist for future seasons, although he is still a strong chance to get a gig in the ones at some stage this year. Let Clark slide into the free agent pool.
