Clarke was drafted by Richmond with the 30th pick in the 2021 AFL Draft, and made his AFL debut in Round 13 of the 2022 season.

Clarke grew up playing for the East Ringwood Football Club through his junior career.

Clarke suffered an ACL injury late in the 2019 season and did rehab through 2020 when there was no NAB League Boys season due to Covid.

In one notable performance for Yarra Valley Grammar, Clarke gathered 51 disposals and kicked 3 goals.

After a promising stint in the VFL,[3] including a four goal game against Footscray,[4] Clarke was selected and made his debut in Round 13 of the 2022 season against Port Adelaide where he kicked two goals and recorded eleven disposals.