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I'd say much more of a Papley
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I think Papley is a better comparison too but I feel majority of the comparisons were for players from the same club all night. I don’t hate the Weightman comparison to be honest, I get he doesn’t have the aerial game but purely on ground play they seem pretty similar with that terrier style play and opportunistic goal kicking/snapping IMO (although only based on highlights)
Probably similar size and athletic abilities but yeah definitely not the same aerial game but that’s a good thing
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Their comparison for Darcy Jones, a fast and aggressive fwd-mid, was Caleb Daniel.
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Yeah it is. We don't have many with x factor.
We do have quite a few with "why" factor though.
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Collingwood, Sydney, Norf and GWS were interested in him, so must have some skill.
Just thought I'd post a couple of comments about Charlie from some Phantom drafts.
From the mongrel punt:
Charlie Clarke – General Forward, Vic Metro, 182cm, 80kg
There’ll be a good select number of Sandringham Dragons’ prospects in this year’s draft crop, and with good reason – they were the NAB League premiers this year and did it in convincing fashion after all.
Charlie Clarke is a mid-sized forward that may get overlooked by some due to the talent around him at the Dragons, but I’ve seen firsthand in the local league what this kid can produce and it’s no shock to see this kid mix it with some of the best under-18s in the state, being named in the NAB League’s team of the year. He’s lightning quick and super agile, and it’s put to good use when he gets forward of centre. He’s got an incredible nous for the goals and if he’s not hitting the scoreboard, he’s working hard to set up his teammates.
In his 15 games in the NAB League, he kicked 29 goals, including a bag of seven goals against Tasmania earlier in the year. It’s an average of nearly two goals per game, but also averaged 18.6 disposals, 4.1 inside 50s, 3.5 marks and 3.4 tackles per game. His efforts this season were enough for him to be named in the NAB League’s team of the year.
From rookie me central:
Charlie Clarke
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| MIDFIELDER
Height:182cm
Weight:80kg
D.O.B:04-01-2004
BIG MOMENT MAESTRO
A midfielder-forward who plays with a blend of flair and intensity, Clarke is a player with true star factor. His boisterous celebrations and keen eye for goal make for a fan friendly style, and the 18-year-old has made a name for setting the attacking 50 alight. His seven-goal effort for Sandringham in Round 4 sparked a terrific top-age campaign, in which Clarke earned representative honours and consistently split the big sticks. Though he has polish to apply to areas of his game, the keen snapper offers raw excitement.
SEPTEMBER RANKING: Unranked
LAST MONTH:
A big game extraordinaire, Clarke would have enjoyed the limelight of Sandringham’s premiership glory and he certainly contributed to it. Playing predominantly as a forward with short spurts in midfield, arguably his best performance over the last month yielded 19 touches, six inside 50s and two goals in the preliminary final, after Clarke managed six scoring shots the week before. He was quieter in the decider but still hit the scoreboard, and snared two majors in Vic Metro’s championship-winning victory. The second or third round seems his likely home.
From ESPN:
A speedy small forward, Clarke is one of the better crumbing forwards in this draft. Clarke plays with an infectious energy, applies good forward pressure and is not just a freakish finisher who can hit the scoreboard in bunches - but is also effective setting up teammates for shots on goal
From the mongrel punt:
Charlie Clarke – General Forward, Vic Metro, 182cm, 80kg
There’ll be a good select number of Sandringham Dragons’ prospects in this year’s draft crop, and with good reason – they were the NAB League premiers this year and did it in convincing fashion after all.
Charlie Clarke is a mid-sized forward that may get overlooked by some due to the talent around him at the Dragons, but I’ve seen firsthand in the local league what this kid can produce and it’s no shock to see this kid mix it with some of the best under-18s in the state, being named in the NAB League’s team of the year. He’s lightning quick and super agile, and it’s put to good use when he gets forward of centre. He’s got an incredible nous for the goals and if he’s not hitting the scoreboard, he’s working hard to set up his teammates.
In his 15 games in the NAB League, he kicked 29 goals, including a bag of seven goals against Tasmania earlier in the year. It’s an average of nearly two goals per game, but also averaged 18.6 disposals, 4.1 inside 50s, 3.5 marks and 3.4 tackles per game. His efforts this season were enough for him to be named in the NAB League’s team of the year.
From rookie me central:
Charlie Clarke
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS
| MIDFIELDER
Height:182cm
Weight:80kg
D.O.B:04-01-2004
BIG MOMENT MAESTRO
A midfielder-forward who plays with a blend of flair and intensity, Clarke is a player with true star factor. His boisterous celebrations and keen eye for goal make for a fan friendly style, and the 18-year-old has made a name for setting the attacking 50 alight. His seven-goal effort for Sandringham in Round 4 sparked a terrific top-age campaign, in which Clarke earned representative honours and consistently split the big sticks. Though he has polish to apply to areas of his game, the keen snapper offers raw excitement.
SEPTEMBER RANKING: Unranked
LAST MONTH:
A big game extraordinaire, Clarke would have enjoyed the limelight of Sandringham’s premiership glory and he certainly contributed to it. Playing predominantly as a forward with short spurts in midfield, arguably his best performance over the last month yielded 19 touches, six inside 50s and two goals in the preliminary final, after Clarke managed six scoring shots the week before. He was quieter in the decider but still hit the scoreboard, and snared two majors in Vic Metro’s championship-winning victory. The second or third round seems his likely home.
From ESPN:
A speedy small forward, Clarke is one of the better crumbing forwards in this draft. Clarke plays with an infectious energy, applies good forward pressure and is not just a freakish finisher who can hit the scoreboard in bunches - but is also effective setting up teammates for shots on goal
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They mention Konstanty, so he would have been on our radar as well.
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Will be interesting to watch their careers, get the feeling he would have been taken first.
Similar to Weightman/Pickett we would have almost certainly taken Pickett if given the chance, Picketts a gun but I’m not at all upset with Cody. Wouldn’t surprise me if he has the better career tbh.
Let’s hope we feel a similar way about Clarke
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I reckon Bailey Smith will take a liking to him. IYKYK
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I'm paranoid this will start rumours about the kid so I'm here to explain that the joke is his name is Charlie and Charlie is a name for cocaine, thank you and good night
Draft Central player focus:
THE FINALS stage calls for big performances, and Sandringham Dragons forward Charlie Clarke is capable of producing just that. With nine goals in his last three games, the 18-year-old has helped his side survive repeat knockout bouts, advancing to this year’s NAB League grand final.
Clarke snared two majors and assisted a few more in the Dragons’ preliminary final win over Gippsland Power, helping boost his status as a big game player who loves the limelight. His smarts, speed, and goal sense made for good watching as this week’s Player Focus.
Sandringham Dragons-logo
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS
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VIC METRO
MIDFIELDER, FORWARD
Charlie Clarke
Height: 182cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 04-01-2004
Strengths:
COMPETITIVENESS
CONTESTED WORK
GOAL SENSE
SPEED
TACKLING
SEASON SO FAR
NAB League averages: 14 games | 19.4 disposals | 11.4 kicks | 8.0 handballs | 3.7 marks | 3.6 tackles | 4.4 inside 50s | 2.0 goals (28 total)
Clarke has been a prolific goalkicker at NAB League level this year, booting 28 in 14 games and going goalless just twice. His last three weeks have been among his best, but the top-ager’s breakout performance came against Tasmania in Round 4, where the goalsneak snagged seven majors from 23 disposals. Though certainly capable as a specialist forward, Clarke proved himself as a midfielder with three hauls of over 25 touches, including 33 against Western in Round 10. His speed, instinctual play, and willingness to take the game on have been eye-catching traits to say the least.
2022 NAB League Preliminary Finals
Sandringham Dragons 14.12 (96) def. Gippsland Power 9.8 (62)
#2 Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
Stats: 19 disposals (16 kicks, 3 handballs), 3 marks, 2 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 2 goals
FIRST QUARTER
Much like Sandringham as a whole, it took a good 10 minutes for Clarke to properly work into the game, playing exclusively up forward. His first possession came after 12 minutes, controlling a Ryley Sanders floater on the lead and launching a 55m set shot for his one and only minor score of the day.
He added another mark about five minutes later, working up through the corridor and taking off immediately with a long kick inside 50. The entry got over the back for Harry Sheezel to mark, leading to Jamie Hope‘s joe the goose goal.
Clarke’s final touch came after repeat forward 50 stoppage gathers, but his hack kick towards the big sticks was marked by a Gippsland defender on the behind line. In addition to his possession-based output, Clarke broke into dangerous positions over the back, harassed his opponents with defensive pressure, and copped front-on contact in the lead up to Will Brown’s goal before quarter time.
SECOND QUARTER
Again stationed in a permanent forward fixture, Clarke added only another couple of touches but produced one of his best moments for the match. He showed good early intent by breaking hard off the line to lay a tackle, and continued to position cleverly at the fall of the ball.
In an unselfish act, he lowered his eyes with his first kick of the quarter, weighting a pass to the pocket which was not quite snapped up. Still within the first 10 minutes, Clarke’s goal came from a shrewd snatch off the Gippsland defender, before turning on a dime and snapping the ball home in a flash.
With pure instincts, he made his moments count in the first half.
THIRD QUARTER
The third was arguably Clarke’s most productive term, as he got busy with nearly double-digit disposals – including a goal and two assists. His own major was one of the day’s great highlights, as Clarke read the ball well over the back and recovered quickly from dropping the mark to middle the big sticks.
He waxed well with his teammates, getting on the end of handball receives and thumping the ball into danger zones. Though he looked a little rushed at times, his quick thinking and actions didn’t allow time for the Gippsland defence to settle.
Clarke could well have had a second major in the quarter, but his awkward left-foot snap from the pocket pitched in the goalsquare and bounced at right-angles away from goal. In general play, he could certainly look to use that non-preferred side more often.
FOURTH QUARTER
After attending his first centre bounce for the day late in term three, Clarke was again thrust onball after 20 minutes in the fourth quarter. Earlier, he was forced to search up the ground to get involved, but constantly looked to catch his opponent unawares when peeling off and jetting out the back.
A tendency which showed in Clarke’s game at times was the way he rushed a few of his disposals, either throwing the ball on his boot or flicking away a handball with little composure. That quick, instinctual play suits his style inside 50, but risks throwing possession away further afield.
Overall, he rounded out his day solidly with a handful more touches and plenty of forward run, looking for where his next score could come from. He seems like such a natural forward with his nose for goal and troublesome turn of speed, but has some polish to add should he operate outside attacking 50.
THE FINALS stage calls for big performances, and Sandringham Dragons forward Charlie Clarke is capable of producing just that. With nine goals in his last three games, the 18-year-old has helped his side survive repeat knockout bouts, advancing to this year’s NAB League grand final.
Clarke snared two majors and assisted a few more in the Dragons’ preliminary final win over Gippsland Power, helping boost his status as a big game player who loves the limelight. His smarts, speed, and goal sense made for good watching as this week’s Player Focus.
Sandringham Dragons-logo
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS
,Vic Metro-logo
VIC METRO
MIDFIELDER, FORWARD
Charlie Clarke
Height: 182cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 04-01-2004
Strengths:
COMPETITIVENESS
CONTESTED WORK
GOAL SENSE
SPEED
TACKLING
SEASON SO FAR
NAB League averages: 14 games | 19.4 disposals | 11.4 kicks | 8.0 handballs | 3.7 marks | 3.6 tackles | 4.4 inside 50s | 2.0 goals (28 total)
Clarke has been a prolific goalkicker at NAB League level this year, booting 28 in 14 games and going goalless just twice. His last three weeks have been among his best, but the top-ager’s breakout performance came against Tasmania in Round 4, where the goalsneak snagged seven majors from 23 disposals. Though certainly capable as a specialist forward, Clarke proved himself as a midfielder with three hauls of over 25 touches, including 33 against Western in Round 10. His speed, instinctual play, and willingness to take the game on have been eye-catching traits to say the least.
2022 NAB League Preliminary Finals
Sandringham Dragons 14.12 (96) def. Gippsland Power 9.8 (62)
#2 Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
Stats: 19 disposals (16 kicks, 3 handballs), 3 marks, 2 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 2 goals
FIRST QUARTER
Much like Sandringham as a whole, it took a good 10 minutes for Clarke to properly work into the game, playing exclusively up forward. His first possession came after 12 minutes, controlling a Ryley Sanders floater on the lead and launching a 55m set shot for his one and only minor score of the day.
He added another mark about five minutes later, working up through the corridor and taking off immediately with a long kick inside 50. The entry got over the back for Harry Sheezel to mark, leading to Jamie Hope‘s joe the goose goal.
Clarke’s final touch came after repeat forward 50 stoppage gathers, but his hack kick towards the big sticks was marked by a Gippsland defender on the behind line. In addition to his possession-based output, Clarke broke into dangerous positions over the back, harassed his opponents with defensive pressure, and copped front-on contact in the lead up to Will Brown’s goal before quarter time.
SECOND QUARTER
Again stationed in a permanent forward fixture, Clarke added only another couple of touches but produced one of his best moments for the match. He showed good early intent by breaking hard off the line to lay a tackle, and continued to position cleverly at the fall of the ball.
In an unselfish act, he lowered his eyes with his first kick of the quarter, weighting a pass to the pocket which was not quite snapped up. Still within the first 10 minutes, Clarke’s goal came from a shrewd snatch off the Gippsland defender, before turning on a dime and snapping the ball home in a flash.
With pure instincts, he made his moments count in the first half.
THIRD QUARTER
The third was arguably Clarke’s most productive term, as he got busy with nearly double-digit disposals – including a goal and two assists. His own major was one of the day’s great highlights, as Clarke read the ball well over the back and recovered quickly from dropping the mark to middle the big sticks.
He waxed well with his teammates, getting on the end of handball receives and thumping the ball into danger zones. Though he looked a little rushed at times, his quick thinking and actions didn’t allow time for the Gippsland defence to settle.
Clarke could well have had a second major in the quarter, but his awkward left-foot snap from the pocket pitched in the goalsquare and bounced at right-angles away from goal. In general play, he could certainly look to use that non-preferred side more often.
FOURTH QUARTER
After attending his first centre bounce for the day late in term three, Clarke was again thrust onball after 20 minutes in the fourth quarter. Earlier, he was forced to search up the ground to get involved, but constantly looked to catch his opponent unawares when peeling off and jetting out the back.
A tendency which showed in Clarke’s game at times was the way he rushed a few of his disposals, either throwing the ball on his boot or flicking away a handball with little composure. That quick, instinctual play suits his style inside 50, but risks throwing possession away further afield.
Overall, he rounded out his day solidly with a handful more touches and plenty of forward run, looking for where his next score could come from. He seems like such a natural forward with his nose for goal and troublesome turn of speed, but has some polish to add should he operate outside attacking 50.
Hopefully after a start in the VFL he’s ready for the big time at some stage next year. Another natural goal kicking and pressure inclined small forward would round out our mix nicely and help replace Dunkley. Weightman, Clarke and West would be a good trio around the talls.
Surely his nick name will be Shark
Tend to agree with immortalmike that his athleticism doesn’t necessarily pop from the highlights. But I’m a suck for a natural forward and he does seem to have real good nous and cleanliness
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Tbf from the highlights he doesn’t seem to be getting out of first gear too much because he seems to be in the right positions, looks quite quick when he puts the afterburners on in the middle. Hopefully he runs as hard defensively as he does when he’s trying to get on the end of one
Got a good feeling about Charlie.
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That segment at 35secs is revealing. CC takes the ball inside his d50 and takes them on. Sprints to the centre where he handballs to Cam McKenzie (a top 10 pick) but he doesn't stop there. He continues to sprint, outpacing McKenzie and continuing to offer an offload option. McKenzie opts for a kick i50 instead but CC doesn't stop there either, despite his 80m sprint. He follows up and is there to intercept the clearing kick and have a shot at goal.
To me that says a bit about:
- his pace (not slow, as some of us had been led to believe)
- his endurance (repeat sprints at least)
- his footy nous and game sense
- his hunger
- his willingness to take the game on
- along with some other segments - his readiness to bring other players into the game (GAs etc)
The #8 suits him well.
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Can anyone tell me how this kid is travelling??? I have not heard much or maybe I have missed it
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He seems to be a while away. He’s very light, and still figuring out how he gets involved at VFL level.
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Been watching him closely and he’s just not getting to enough contests. Seems to be struggling with the pace of the game and fitness both understandable given he missed so much of the preseason and hasn’t played with men all that much. That said Footscray have been anything but consistent and trying to play a small forward in that system atm would be difficult. I’d be surprised if he debuts this season but anything can happen.
