Prior to being drafted he attended Melbourne Grammar School and was captain of their First XVIII football team.
At TAC Cup level he played for the Eastern Ranges, Clarke was viewed as a prolific ball-winner who averaged 31 disposals a game.
[1] He made his debut in the thirty-two point loss against West Coast in round 16, 2016 at Domain Stadium.
[2] He was rewarded with the round nomination for the Rising Star in the round 18, forty-point win against the Collingwood Football Club at Etihad Stadium where he recorded twenty-seven disposals, twelve contested possessions, four inside-50s and three goal assists.
[7] Notes Individual * denotes rookie listed players (ret) retired