He was selected in the All-Australian Team on two occasions, represented Australia in the International Rules Series and was vice-captain of Collingwood.

A regular starter since making his debut in 1996, his form slipped at senior level at the start of 1998, being omitted after the first match, but came back into the side as a tall forward option and surprised many, kicking 5 goals in consecutive games.

Unlucky not to gain his first All-Australian selection, but played in the International Rules Series in Ireland at the end of the season.

He led the side for several matches in 2005 when Nathan Buckley and Anthony Rocca were missing from the team due to injury.

In 2007, it was considered possible that Clement would take over the captaincy of the Collingwood side from Nathan Buckley,[2] however he announced his surprise retirement at the end of the 2007 season.