Taken in the 2006 rookie draft, he was elevated to the seniors late in the 2008 AFL season, replacing the retired Beau McDonald on the Brisbane list.
[1] The 21-year-old key position player made his league debut in round 18, against North Melbourne at Carrara but was dropped after managing just three disposals.
[2] He returned in round 22 and played a solid game against the Sydney Swans at the SCG, taking 11 marks.
[2] Despite spending the 2009 season in Brisbane's senior list, Clouston was not able to break into the team.
He played 35 games and kicked 46 goals for the Seagulls, including the 2015 premiership victory over Box Hill at Docklands Stadium.