Clark played his junior football with Queenscliff, regularly filling in for matches above his age level.
The following year, Clark made his senior debut for Queenscliff in their 2019 final-round clash against Ocean Grove, just a month after turning 15.
[2] Under the coaching tutelage of his father Steve, the Coutas ran away 73-point winners and Clark kicked a goal in what would be his only Bellarine league match.
[4] Clark was also co-captain of Vic Country during the 2022 AFL National Championships, where he was named most valuable player for his state, and selected as a midfielder in the All-Australian team.
[5] Clark averaged 25 and 23 disposals per game for the Falcons and Vic Country respectively, and was often touted as a player with similar attributes to Joel Selwood.