Clinton Young
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| Birth | June 2, 1987 , |
| Recruited from | Minyip-Murtoa / North Ballarat U18 (TAC Cup) |
| Height and weight | 189cm / 86kg |
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| Debut | Round 16, 2005, Hawthorn vs. Kangaroos, at Telstra Dome |
| Team(s) | Hawthorn (2005-) 52 games, 19 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of Round 8, 2008 season | |
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Clinton 'Youngy' or 'Clinty' Young (born February 16, 1986) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Hawthorn Football Club. He was recruited from Minyip-Murtoa and North Ballarat U18 's. Young made his debut at AFL level on Round 16, 2005.
Young started the 2005 season on the rookie list, he was promoted to the senior list later that year. He finished the season with seven games of experience where he showed a lot of potential. In 2006 he played the first 7 games of the season, his performance was reasonably consistent during this period. After being out of the side several weeks, Young made a return in Round 12 against Richmond at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. This was to be his best game ever, he recorded career highs of 21 kicks, 24 disposals and 13 marks as his team defeated Richmond comfortably. His 13 marks was equal best on his team.
Young is widely considered to be one of the best left foot kicks on the run in the AFL. He consistently kicks in excess of 50 metres and is also a penetrating kick around the ground. His right side is only marginally as strong, to make him almost the complete outside footballer.
Young can play on the wing or up forward. His speed and ball skills make him a good wingman whilst his height and kicking ability make him a versatile forward. He wears number 11 on his jumper after changing from 45 at the end of 2007.
If Young can put some muscle on his lithe, athletic and youthful frame, he could become one of the new superstars in the AFL - and a pin-up boy for many Hawk fans.
[edit] External links
- Clinton Young profile on the Official AFL Website of the Hawthorn Football Club
- Clinton Young's statistics from AFL Tables
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1 Bailey • 2 Roughead • 3 Lewis • 4 Ladson • 5 Mitchell • 6 Williams • 7 Osborne • 8 Jacobs • 9 Crawford • 10 Bateman • 11 Smith • 12 Sewell • 13 Taylor • 14 Birchall • 15 Hodge • 16 Dowler • 17 Muston • 18 Guerra • 19 Dixon • 20 Boyle • 21 Vandenberg • 22 McGlynn • 23 Franklin • 24 Croad • 25 Clarke • 26 Dawson • 27 Gilham • 28 Little • 29 Murphy • 30 Brown • 31 Thorp • 32 Ellis • 33 Thurgood • 34 Renouf • 35 Morton • 36 Kennedy • 37 Moss • 38 Tuck • 39 Campbell • 40 McEntee* • 41 Collins* • 42 Suckling* • 43 Gibson* • 44 Chandler* • 45 Young • Coach: Clarkson * denotes Rookie Listed players |
