His father, Barry, is a half forward flanker in the state's official Team of the Century.
[1] A utility, he played his first game late in the 2000 AFL season, against Hawthorn at the Gabba.
[2] In a memorable league debut, Clarke kicked two goals, took 10 marks and had 18 disposals.
Clarke then nominated for the 2001 AFL Draft and was redrafted by Brisbane with pick 45, which they had received in the Trent Knobel trade.
He coached the Brisbane Lions reserves side, who compete in the North East Australian Football League Northern Conference, to two premierships in 2011 and 2012.