Eric Clarke (footballer)

Eric Clarke (born 16 February 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

[1] Clarke, an Indigenous Australian, grew up in Creswick.

[2] Aged just 16, Clarke played in North Ballarat's 1973 premiership team and was also a member of their 1978 and 1979 premiership sides.

[3] In the 1980 VFL season he made six league appearances for St Kilda, where he played as a half forward.

[4][5] After leaving St Kilda, Clarke played for Redan, then returned to North Ballarat.