Judson Clarke enjoys dream AFL debut as 18-year-old boots two majors with his first two kicks

Judson Clarke loved a dream AFL debut, booting two objectives together with his first two kicks in skilled footy and sending his household into raptures within the course of as Richmond beat Port Adelaide 77-65.

The 18-year-old made his first begin for the Tigers on the MCG on Thursday evening and was within the thick of the motion within the first quarter, kicking his first main in AFL midway by means of the primary interval.

Clarke transformed the set shot to present the Tigers a 20-13 lead, a lot to thrill of his household and buddies within the stands.

Judson Clarke booted two objectives together with his first two kicks in his AFL debut for Richmond

Having obtained his first AFL objective out of the way in which, {the teenager} then slotted one other main together with his second kick in skilled footy shortly afterward. Once more, wild celebrations amongst his family and friends ensued because the Sherrin sailed by means of the uprights.

‘Purple wine’s gone in all places – everybody is happy,’ Seven commentator Hamish McLachlan stated.

‘[Clarke has] Kicked two objectives, [he’s] obtained Dustin Martin’s arm round him […] life’s OK!’

Clarke’s household and buddies celebrated wildly as {the teenager} slotted his first AFL objective 

The raucous celebrations continued because the 18-year-old booted his second main of the sport

Drafted with the thirtieth number of the 2021 Nationwide Draft, Clarke spent the whole lot of the 2022 season with Richmond’s VFL outfit, enjoying both as midfielder or half ahead. 

Final yr, the Yarra Valley Grammar graduate performed for the Dandenong Stingrays within the NAB League and was named within the competitors’s Crew of the 12 months. 

Richmond’s VFL outfit coach Steve Morris has tipped the teenager for a vivid future after he recovered from a knee harm.

The 18-year-old slotted his first AFL objective midway by means of the primary quarter on the MCG

Clarke was mobbed by Tigers teammates after kicking his first ever AFL objective 

{The teenager} added a second shortly afterward as Richmond took a commanding lead towards Port Adelaide on the MCG on Thursday evening 

‘His ball-use simply stands out at this degree and he continues to play his function diligently which holds him in good stead going ahead,’ he stated.

Clarke’s two objectives helped Richmond to a vital 12-point win over the Energy, because the Tigers clinched a fifth win of their final six video games and climbed again into finals rivalry.

He completed his first AFL recreation with two objectives, 11 disposals and 261 meters gained.