Denis Clark
Melbourne
AFL career
113 games49 goals
- Debut
- R5 1968 v GEE11 May 1968
- Most recent
- R21 1975 v GEE23 Aug 1975
Stats
1975 | MEL | 16 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 15.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1974 | MEL | 18 | 14.0 | 4.3 | 18.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
1973 | MEL | 14 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 16.4 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
1972 | MEL | 9 | 11.0 | 1.1 | 12.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
1971 | MEL | 20 | 15.2 | 3.6 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
1970 | MEL | 13 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 15.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
1969 | MEL | 18 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 18.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
1968 | MEL | 5 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
GEE | MCG | R21 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
FIT | JO | R20 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
CAR | WP | R19 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
RCH | MCG | R18 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
SME | WP | R17 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
STK | MO | R14 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
NTH | WP | R13 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 6 | - | 0.0 |
FSC | WO | R12 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 0.0 |
COL | MCG | R11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.? |
FIT | MCG | R9 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | - | 0.1 |
CAR | PP | R8 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 0.1 |
RCH | MCG | R7 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | 0.0 |
SME | MCG | R6 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | 2.2 |
HAW | PP | R5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 0.1 |
STK | MCG | R4 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 |
FSC | MCG | R1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | 1.0 |
Bio
Recruited from East Malvern, Denis Clark was a serviceman-like centreman who carved out a respectable career during a lean era for the Melbourne Football Club. Known by the nickname "Boner," he established himself as a regular senior player in 1969, providing stability in the midfield for a Demons side that often struggled to find success. His time at the top level was highlighted by a Night Series premiership in 1971, though his progress was frequently interrupted by injuries, including a broken hand and recurring soft tissue problems that cost him significant playing time during his prime years.
After departing the VFL at just 25, Clark found a second footballing life in the VFA with Sandringham. He became a standout figure for the Zebras, winning a best and fairest in 1977 and eventually serving as captain-coach for his final two seasons. His connection to Melbourne remained, however, with his son Michael later playing a single senior game for the Demons in 2002.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Apr 1950 (age 76y 182d)
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Teams
Honours
- Melbourne B&F
- 3rd
- 1969
Family
- Son:Michael J. Clark
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from East Malvern, Denis Clark was a serviceman-like centreman who carved out a respectable career during a lean era for the Melbourne Football Club. Known by the nickname "Boner," he established himself as a regular senior player in 1969, providing stability in the midfield for a Demons side that often struggled to find success. His time at the top level was highlighted by a Night Series premiership in 1971, though his progress was frequently interrupted by injuries, including a broken hand and recurring soft tissue problems that cost him significant playing time during his prime years.
After departing the VFL at just 25, Clark found a second footballing life in the VFA with Sandringham. He became a standout figure for the Zebras, winning a best and fairest in 1977 and eventually serving as captain-coach for his final two seasons. His connection to Melbourne remained, however, with his son Michael later playing a single senior game for the Demons in 2002.