Defender
#42
Luke Cleary
height: 189cm
weight: 80kg
D.O.B: 05-03-2002
Leagues: Coates Talent League Boys
POSITION: Defender
A consistent performer over the season in the defensive 50 across all levels of competition, Cleary showed onlookers exactly why he earned a draft combine invite in 2020, despite such little exposure. The top-ager impressed this year with his positioning behind the ball which allowed his intercepting game to thrive, following up with well measured and safe kicks. Cleary may not be the flashiest or most damaging defender from the draft pool, but he has shown that he’s a reliable and composed figure under pressure in defensive 50.
STRENGTHS:
+ Kicking efficiency
+ Positioning
+ Intercepting
+ Rebounding
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Contested game
- Hurt factor
Coates Talent League Boys
| Season | Team | K | HB | D | M | CP | UP | T | HO | CLR | I50 | R50 | GL | GM | K | H | D | M | HO | T | G | DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sandringham Dragons | 25 | 20 | 45 | 14 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 15.0 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 57 |
| 2021 | Sandringham Dragons | 81 | 60 | 141 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 20.1 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 71 |
| Total | - | 106 | 80 | 186 | 47 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 10.6 | 8.0 | 18.6 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 128 |
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