Jayden Clarke
Perth
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Position
- General Defender
- Height
- 175 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 8m
- Plays for
- Perth Reserves
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championships | 3 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Jayden Clarke emerged from Swanbourne to ply his trade for Perth in the WAFL. The speedy prospect impressed in the state pathway to earn selection for Western Australia at the National Championships. After an injury-interrupted start to his draft year, Clarke broke through for a reserves debut with the Demons and showed strong form late in the season. His underlying talent was already well known, having drawn attention as a bottom-ager with a spectacular WAFL Colts mark of the year contender.
While listed as a general defender, Clarke has showcased plenty of versatility throughout his junior career, rotating through the midfield and previously impressing as a dangerous small forward with plenty of tricks. He is known for his evasiveness in traffic, his speed on the outside, and a notable aerial leap for a player of his size. Scouts appreciate his energy and work rate up the ground, and he will be looking to build his defensive consistency as he transitions into senior football. Rated among the notable Western Australian prospects, he projects as a later national draft or rookie selection.
WAFL Colts career
16 games14 goals
- Debut
- R16 2024 v EPR20 July 2024
- Most recent
- R19 2026 v SWA15 Aug 2026
Stats
Bio
Jayden Clarke emerged from Swanbourne to ply his trade for Perth in the WAFL. The speedy prospect impressed in the state pathway to earn selection for Western Australia at the National Championships. After an injury-interrupted start to his draft year, Clarke broke through for a reserves debut with the Demons and showed strong form late in the season. His underlying talent was already well known, having drawn attention as a bottom-ager with a spectacular WAFL Colts mark of the year contender.
While listed as a general defender, Clarke has showcased plenty of versatility throughout his junior career, rotating through the midfield and previously impressing as a dangerous small forward with plenty of tricks. He is known for his evasiveness in traffic, his speed on the outside, and a notable aerial leap for a player of his size. Scouts appreciate his energy and work rate up the ground, and he will be looking to build his defensive consistency as he transitions into senior football. Rated among the notable Western Australian prospects, he projects as a later national draft or rookie selection.
Profile
- Born
- 05 Mar 2008 (age 18y 237d)
- Height
- 175 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionJayden Clarke emerged from Swanbourne to ply his trade for Perth in the WAFL. The speedy prospect impressed in the state pathway to earn selection for Western Australia at the National Championships. After an injury-interrupted start to his draft year, Clarke broke through for a reserves debut with the Demons and showed strong form late in the season. His underlying talent was already well known, having drawn attention as a bottom-ager with a spectacular WAFL Colts mark of the year contender.
While listed as a general defender, Clarke has showcased plenty of versatility throughout his junior career, rotating through the midfield and previously impressing as a dangerous small forward with plenty of tricks. He is known for his evasiveness in traffic, his speed on the outside, and a notable aerial leap for a player of his size. Scouts appreciate his energy and work rate up the ground, and he will be looking to build his defensive consistency as he transitions into senior football. Rated among the notable Western Australian prospects, he projects as a later national draft or rookie selection.