Clinton Young

For the American football coach, see Clinton Young (American football). For the American murderer, see Clinton Lee Young.
Clinton Young

Young with Hawthorn in 2008
Personal information
Full nameClinton Young
Nickname(s)"Dasher"
Date of birth16 February 1986
Original teamMinyip-Murtoa (WFL)
North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Height/Weight189cm / 87kg
Position(s)Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current clubCollingwood
Number14
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2005–2012
2013–		Hawthorn
Collingwood		116 (60)
21 (9)
137 (69)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2014 season.
Career highlights

Clinton Young (born 16 February 1986) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Collingwood Football Club. Young is widely considered to be one of the best left foot kicks on the run in the AFL, often kicking in excess of 50 metres.[1]

Hawthorn

He was recruited from Minyip-Murtoa and North Ballarat U18's. Young started the 2005 season on the rookie list, he was promoted to the senior list later that year. Young made his debut at AFL level in Round 16, 2005 for the Hawthorn Football Club. 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 for the season as he recorded then 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 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 played an important role in the Hawks 2008 Grand Final victory over Geelong where he was the Hawks leading possession getter in the first half before succumbing to an ankle injury early in the third quarter.[2]

Young missed most of the 2009 season with a hip injury.

After a lean couple of seasons, in 2012 Young was able to maintain his spot in the Hawthorn team.[3] His last game for the club was in the 2012 AFL Grand Final.

Collingwood

Young became a Collingwood player after leaving the Hawks as an unrestricted free agent. It was the opportunity to play a key role on the wing at Collingwood that saw Young make his decision, he has signed a three-year contract.[4] His first season with the Magpies was ruined by injury. He managed two games in an injury interrupted year. In his second season at Collingwood Young has not lived up to his expectation. He has been up and down and towards the end of the season was playing in the VFL.

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2014 season[5]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team # Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2005 Hawthorn 45 7 4 2 44 14 58 23 16 0.6 0.3 6.3 2.0 8.3 3.3 2.3
2006 Hawthorn 45 14 1 4 141 39 180 84 26 0.1 0.3 10.1 2.8 12.9 6.0 1.9
2007 Hawthorn 45 23 8 11 303 145 448 166 58 0.3 0.5 13.2 6.3 19.5 7.2 2.5
2008 Hawthorn 11 20 14 6 251 104 355 172 48 0.7 0.3 12.6 5.2 17.8 8.6 2.4
2009 Hawthorn 11 5 0 4 39 32 71 23 22 0.0 0.8 7.8 6.4 14.2 4.6 4.4
2010 Hawthorn 11 17 15 10 152 67 219 68 57 0.9 0.6 8.9 3.9 12.9 4.0 3.4
2011 Hawthorn 11 10 5 10 110 42 152 51 14 0.5 1.0 11.0 4.2 15.2 5.1 1.4
2012 Hawthorn 11 20 13 16 267 92 359 98 64 0.7 0.8 13.4 4.6 18.0 4.9 3.2
2013 Collingwood 14 2 0 0 17 12 29 8 3 0.0 0.0 8.5 6.0 14.5 4.0 1.5
2014 Collingwood 14 18 9 8 210 95 305 99 52 0.5 0.4 11.7 5.3 16.9 5.5 2.9
Career 136 69 71 1534 642 2176 792 360 0.5 0.5 11.3 4.7 16.0 5.8 2.6

Family

His cousin, Ross Young, is the current captain of the Richmond reserves team in the Victorian Football League.

References

  1. ↑ Baum, Greg (22 April 2007) Young Hawks fly onto radar
  2. ↑ Horan, Michael (29 September 2008) Long break for Trent Croad
  3. ↑ http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/clinton-young-revival-out-of-left-field-as-his-long-kicking-is-a-key-factor-in-hawthorn-resurgence/story-e6frepf6-1226474800804
  4. ↑ http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/149931/default.aspx
  5. ↑ Clinton Young's player profile at AFL Tables

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