Scott Clouston

[Lady Lawrence]

over to you - POBT

[POBT]

Scott Clouston (http://lions.com.au/default.asp?pg=players&spg=playerprofile&personid=359352)

DOB: 2 Feb 1987
Age: 19 (turns 20 in a couple of weeks)
Height: 191cm (NB his management say he is 193cm)
Weight: 85kg
Recruited from: Morningside

SCOTT CLOUSTON

AFL Footballer - Brisbane Lions

At a Glance

From: Brisbane
Born: 2 February 1987
Height: 193cm
Weight: 89kg

Key Statistics

Recruited from: Morningside
Draft Details: Priority Selection - 2006 AFL rookie draft
AFL Debut: -
AFL Games : -
AFL Goals: -

Snapshot

Scott Clouston is a rookie list player with the Brisbane Lions after a meteoric rise in AFL football. Only two years in the game, he is a product of the AFL Queensland 'Rookie Search' program, having graduated from the University of Queensland Bulldogs second division U18 side in 2005 via Morningside (AFLQ) and the Queensland U18s in 2006 to the Lions in 2007. An athletic utility player, he can fill a key position role at either end of the ground or can play as a free-running wingman/half forward.

Background

Scott Clouston is a naturally gifted athlete. He represented Brisbane Grammar "firsts" in cricket, soccer, water polo and swimming. Yet two years after he left the presitigeous GPS school having never played a game of Australian football in his life he was rookie listed by the Brisbane Lions.

Clouston, the son of a former Queensland Country and Brisbane first-grade rugby player, is a product of AFL Queensland's 'Rookie Search Program' which offers elite athletes from other sports the opportunity to pursue a career in the national code of football.

He'd always liked AFL football but, with it on the banned list at the rugby/soccer-dominated BGS, it wasn't until he began a Commerce/Business Management degree at the University of Queensland in 2005 that he had his first taste of the game. But he learned quickly. He was a member of the UQ Bulldogs U18 division two premiership side in 2005 and won his team's Best First-Year Player Award.

An athletic utility player with the capacity to fill a key position role at either end of the ground or play as a free-running wingman/half forward, he was looking to fast-track his education and elevate his football profile so he transferred in 2006 to AFLQ State League club Morningside, coached by former St.Kilda, Fitzroy and South Melbourne AFL player John Blair.

And from there, in the next step of a remarkable journey to AFL ranks, he was chosen as a 19-year-old in the Queensland U18 side, coached by Brisbane Lions triple AFL premiership star Craig McRae.

Eligible to play below his age group under the Rookie Search program because of his inexperience, he grew in stature as the year went on. Although raw in a football sense he showed enormous athletic potential at the national U18 championships, where a star-studded Queensland side won the division two championship undefeated. Later, he earned his senior AFLQ debut and was invited to undergo State Screening as part of the AFL draft camp process.

Sadly, he was unable to undergo the exhaustive testing program that would have further demonstrated his athletic capabilities, having badly injured his ankle in the opening minutes of the AFLQ reserves grand final.

But McRae didn't need any further convincing. Even before the AFL draft he offered a huge recommendation of the ever-personable teenager. Said McRae: "I can see him on AFL rookie list and it would be really exciting to watch his development over the next couple of years because his progress this year was just exceptional. For a guy who had never played the game two years ago he's come on in leaps and bounds. His athleticism is fantastic and he's got a lot of untapped potential. He is tall and deceptively quick, and while he can play tall he's also capable of playing on much smaller opponents because of his athleticism. And he's got that ability to jump over a pack and take a 'hanger'. He's still learning but he's got a great work ethic, is a competitor, he wants to listen and learn, and has the potential to be very good."

The Brisbane Lions didn't need any convincing either. They took him as a Queensland priority selection in the 2006 AFL rookie draft to complete a big year for the Clouston family after 17-year-old sister Elle was chosen in the Queensland Youth Olympic Rowing Team.



Article (http://www.velocitysports.com.au/default.asp?PageID=198)

[POBT]

A photo of Scott here
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/roger-the-sheep/370729246/)

[POBT]

Scott Clouston, playing for the first time against his former side, presented well across half forward and showcased the athletic abilities that saw him drafted to the Lions in the rookie draft back in December.

Lions website (http://lions.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/5085/Default.aspx?newsId=39934)

[Crusha]

Have to say I'm really impressed with this kid.
Has great skills, hand and foot, presents well, and seems to have tremendous aerobic capacity.
I cannot believe he is only 2 years at the game.

A definite KPP of the future - looked real good at CHF in a few early games with his strong overhead marking, but has been thrown down back of late - probably part of his learning curve.

But his last qtr on Sunday, playing "sort of on a wing", showed me he can also play as a tall, athletic winger. Left his opponent (David Lillico - a credentialed State player who was one of Morningside best for the first 3 qtr's) in his wake as he covered nearly every inch of the Gabba.

I'm predicting a big future for this kid - we'll see if I'm right...........

[Quigley]

Thanks for the update Crusha. Those of us outside Brisbane appreciate the updates on guys we don't get to see or hear much about in the press. I was wondering how Clouston was going so thanks.:thumbsu:

[BigCat2]

Have to say I'm really impressed with this kid.
Has great skills, hand and foot, presents well, and seems to have tremendous aerobic capacity.
I cannot believe he is only 2 years at the game.

A definite KPP of the future - looked real good at CHF in a few early games with his strong overhead marking, but has been thrown down back of late - probably part of his learning curve.

But his last qtr on Sunday, playing "sort of on a wing", showed me he can also play as a tall, athletic winger. Left his opponent (David Lillico - a credentialed State player who was one of Morningside best for the first 3 qtr's) in his wake as he covered nearly every inch of the Gabba.

I'm predicting a big future for this kid - we'll see if I'm right...........

Sounds like he can play a similar role to Adam Goodes?

[notting18]

Sounds like he can play a similar role to Adam Goodes?

I was wondering about Mills or Hadley in that role for us...especially after the Sydney game

[BigCat2]

I was wondering about Mills or Hadley in that role for us...especially after the Sydney game

I think I might've confused you. I meant for Clouston to become an Adam Goodes-like player, not to run with him.

Despite his height, Hadley is more in & under than Goodes. Not as athletic either (not many blokes are).

Mills does have a big motor, but doesn't really have a burst of speed and currently his disposal is a bit iffy. His aim should be to develop into a key defender who focuses on spoiling, shadowing his opponent throughout and limiting the guy's influence. Mills tagged Goodes, not play a Goodes-type role. It is possible that he can become a more attacking weapon, but so far we haven't seen signs of it.

Clouston is that tall, athletic runner with good skills, and can play key position or flank/wing. Obviously he still has a long way to go, but there's quite a bit of potential there.

[xplo]

Haven't seen Clouston move, but I was amazed by Tyler's raw pace in the NAB cup. Not sure if he has the turning circle and change or direction as a Goodes type, but I'd back him in a sprint every time.

Scotty really snuck into the place without getting a second glance. In the rookie draft Kiel and Dzfer had the reputations. There was hype over Tippet's testing results. Hamill was already well known, as was Corrie of course. Gavin Grose was mentioned often as a likely Brisbane rookie selection, ending up at Port.

Sounds like a few people are starting to understand why the inspector got the nod.

[BigCat2]

Double post.

[BigCat2]

Haven't seen Clouston move, but I was amazed by Tyler's raw pace in the NAB cup. Not sure if he has the turning circle and change or direction as a Goodes type, but I'd back him in a sprint every time.

Scotty really snuck into the place without getting a second glance. In the rookie draft Kiel and Dzfer had the reputations. There was hype over Tippet's testing results. Hamill was already well known, as was Corrie of course. Gavin Grose was mentioned often as a likely Brisbane rookie selection, ending up at Port.

Sounds like a few people are starting to understand why the inspector got the nod.

Only time I've seen Clouston was in the intraclub where he played on Roofie for most/all of the game. It was a good contest, with two tall but very athletic players going at each other. Roofie did really well as a forward, but Scott matched his run for the whole night.

[POBT]

Clouston apparently was close to best on ground last weekend, shutting Korey Fulton down. I haven't been keeping count but this seems to be a regular occurrence for him.

He seems a very likely type - I've not seen a lot of him on field but the reports suggest he is very mobile and athletic, particularly at KPP size. I hear he is held in high regard at the club and must have an immense amount of improvement in him. He's gone from being a fringe AFLQ reserve grader to being a force in the AFLQ seniors. I wonder if the club will look to promote him to the senior list at the end of the year, if only to keep him safe from being drafted by other clubs.

[notting18]

Clouston apparently was close to best on ground last weekend, shutting Korey Fulton down. I haven't been keeping count but this seems to be a regular occurrence for him.

He seems a very likely type - I've not seen a lot of him on field but the reports suggest he is very mobile and athletic, particularly at KPP size. I hear he is held in high regard at the club and must have an immense amount of improvement in him. He's gone from being a fringe AFLQ reserve grader to being a force in the AFLQ seniors. I wonder if the club will look to promote him to the senior list at the end of the year, if only to keep him safe from being drafted by other clubs.

One of those players who's future is an interesting one for the club. We have quite a few players who are pushing for those last 10 spots on the list. It all depends on how the club chooses to move forward - how many to delist/trade, what types of players to trade/delist, etc

[BigCat2]

Practically none of us had heard of Clouston when he was drafted last year. There was a report on him, including some words of endorsement from Craig McRae.

When I saw him at the intra-club opposed to Matt Tyler for the whole game, I thought he looked like a tall, athletic, quick and disciplined kind of player. Due to the shutdown nature of his job that night, I couldn't tell what his skills were like.

He was another latecomer to the sport (even being allowed to play in U18 Championships when he was 19 because of it), and it seems like he's improved in leaps and bounds in a short period of time.

With regards to next year, I feel that this will be a key consideration. When it comes to deciding who to keep on the list, I think for the "fringe" players, their upside is one of the main attributes looked at. Looks like Scott has this in his favour.

[danielcanberra]

Met Clouston at Club Champs dinner. Seems like a nice bloke/kid.

[Grimreepah]

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3651/cloustonvi8.jpg

[TheBrownDog]

Met Clouston at Club Champs dinner. Seems like a nice bloke/kid.

He also seemed absolutely blown away that we knew his name.

Good bloke... as all UQ students are. ;)

[Grimreepah]

End of Season Player Review

Clouston is an athletic tall who is new to the game and was picked up in the rookie draft. He had a consistent year playing as a key defender for Suncoast and seems to be picking up the game quite quickly.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4596/cloustonfu3.jpg

[Grimreepah]

Not much is said about Clouston but I think he could be something very special very soon.

There has been a history of some very good rucks and key defenders coming from the rookie list. Rutten was a rookie.

If Merrett went down its either Mills or Clouston and it is worth noting that he held down the FB spot in the second half of last season for the Suncoast and regularly got mentions for the great job he did. He was a bit of a quiet performer last year and a guy who might surprise a lot of people if he got the chance.

I have heard Clouston has good running ability, but does he have the bulk to take on the gorilla forwards?

Agree absolutely with your assessment of Clouston- impressed me immediately with his balance and poise, excellent kick, good size and physique. Importantly, seems to have that extra time the special players have, and the precision in decision-making that really isn't teachable. Don't know whether he was selected as a potential keydefender, as he strikes me as perhaps being played out of position at fullback. Nevertheless to my mind he seems to be making an excellent fist of a key role.

Good in traffic- I think he will be a very valuable addition if not this year then soon, given the chance.

The only issue might be, with the depth of maturing talent working its way through our playing list is whether it will be the Lions who see this bloke achieve his promise (and that might go for a number of others as well).

Yeah Clouston has a lot of names to get past if he wants to be a key position player, and the 2007 draft didn't make things any easier. One suspects he may well have been on the Ebert bandwagon.:p

[danielcanberra]

I have heard Clouston has good running ability, but does he have the bulk to take on the gorilla forwards?


Met him at 2007 Club Champs dinner in October. Looked pretty solid to me.

[TheBrownDog]

Met him at 2007 Club Champs dinner in October. Looked pretty solid to me.

Definitely not currently equipped to handle the Gherigs, Halls and Lynchs, should be okay with some more development under his belt.

[Bjay]

Pretty good in the Ressies last year, IMHO.

[Grimreepah]

I thought it was interesting that in the final preseason game we went in with what looked like a full strength squad (of 29) and Clouston was included. Apart from Begley he was the only rookie. I don't think he ended up playing but it seems to suggest that the club likes his work. Begley will presumably be promoted in time for round 1, but Clouston may well be next in line.

[BigCat2]

I thought it was interesting that in the final preseason game we went in with what looked like a full strength squad (of 29) and Clouston was included. Apart from Begley he was the only rookie. I don't think he ended up playing but it seems to suggest that the club likes his work. Begley will presumably be promoted in time for round 1, but Clouston may well be next in line.

I see Scott being the depth tall defender at the moment, and he can be called on to take the 2nd or 3rd tall forward if required.

At the moment he's behind Merrett, Patfull and Roe at least, while Mills and Collier could also get a go depending on team balance.

I would think that Joel Tippett will be elevated in Beau McDonald's place. Colm will be the nominated rookie, and the likes of Kiel and Clouston will come in if the club places players like Moody and Sheldon on the long term injury list.

[Grimreepah]

Oh yeah, forgot about Tippett. After him then...

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4711-0-0-0&sID=56333&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=5400074&sectionID=56333)

Makeshift ruckman Scott Clouston made another outstanding contribution. While beaten at the bounces, Clouston worked himself particularly hard around the ground and kicked four quality goals all from long range. His fourth goal at the eight minute mark of the final term leveled the scores, but even he could not lift his side from that point.

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://lions.com.au/tabid/5085/Default.aspx?newsid=60654)

Clouston is likely to miss the game (against Redland next Sunday) and represent Queensland instead, the only Lions rookie selected in the State squad.

Link (http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4711-0-0-0&sID=56333&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=5550145&sectionID=56333)

The final Queensland team is:

Backs: N Kinch, T Tarrant, S Clouston

Half Backs: A Spackman, S Morrison, D White

Centres: D Hawkins, A Evans, S Carins

Half Forwards: A Shattock, J Gough, R Bail

Forwards: D Zorko, K Abey, J Maddern

Followers: M Andrews, D Lillico

Rover: M Payne

Interchange: J Burge, W Dickson, D O’Brien, S Tapp, D Wise

[xplo]

Clouston named on extended bench for possible MCG debut

Link (http://lions.com.au/tabid/5085/Default.aspx?newsid=62265)

Rookie Clouston has been named on the extended interchange bench after being elevated to the senior list on Thursday morning in place of retired ruckman Beau McDonald.

The 193cm key position prospect has starred for the Suncoast Lions in recent weeks playing in a variety of roles up forward, down back and in the ruck.

21 year-old Clouston was a standout junior basketballer, soccer player, cricketer and swimmer before focussing his attention to football in his final school years.

Congrats Scotty. Back yourself son!

[TheBrownDog]

Copeland, Begley, MacDonald, Drummond, Harding, Patfull, Roe, Stiller...

Could Clouston be another Lion to forge a career from the rookie list?

Tear it up Inspector!

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23927741-10389,00.html)

Rookie Clouston joins returning stars in Lions squad
Article from: http://www.news.com.au/images/sources/h14_thecouriermail.gif (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/)
Andrew Hamilton
June 27, 2008 12:00am

BRISBANE with have a class and experience injection with Daniel Bradshaw, Justin Sherman and Travis Johnstone back for Sunday's clash with the Demons.
And local junior Scott Clouston has been elevated from the rookie list to be included in a 25-man squad that will be trimmed after today's training session.

Clouston takes retired ruckman Beau McDonald's place on the seniors list and, although he is unlikely to survive today's cut, his elevation represents a success for the club's development program.

The 20-year-old played soccer and did athletics before heading down for a kick with schoolmates in the University of Queensland's under-18s side as a 17-year-old.

He was drafted in 2006 and played 20 games in the reserves last year, holding down a key defensive post for the Suncoast Lions, where he impressed with his exceptional athleticism and stamina for a man who stands 193cm and weighs 91kg.

Clouston's progression this season has hit another gear.

He was one of few Queenslanders who shone in the open-age representative game against Western Australia in Townsville and is among the Suncoast Lions' best players every week.

Lions coach Leigh Matthews described Clouston's elevation as a good news story for local football.

"He is one of those late-developing Queenslanders, a bit like Daniel Merrett," he said.
"We drafted him after just a few games of senior footy really. He played a few games in the pre-season where we used him in defence and he struggled a bit.

"But we have moved him forward at reserves level and he has been good. He is a good athlete and moves around well, he can mark the ball and he works hard."

Regular AFLQ observers would have noted the booming right-footer really began to take his game to another level this season when the Suncoast Lions started using him as the ultimate football handyman.

He has booted 14 goals and is beginning to make a name for himself for his ability to kick accurately from well outside 50m.

And it is not uncommon for him to fill key positions at either end of the ground in the same game, as well as being let loose in the midfield.

He is also often used in the ruck where he has impressed Matthews and his staff with his willingness to continually back up, despite the hammering he cops against far bigger-bodied opponents.

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/7893/cloustonpi8.jpg

[BigCat2]

I still think he'll get a game this weekend. Go Scotty! :thumbsu:

This is perhaps an indicator that he'll be elevated to the senior list at year's end.

[TheBrownDog]

This is perhaps an indicator that he'll be elevated to the senior list at year's end.

Ask Will Hamill. ;)

[BigCat2]

Ask Will Hamill. ;)

Perhaps he should talk to Busy, Drummo and Roe first. :)

[TheBrownDog]

Perhaps he should talk to Busy, Drummo and Roe first. :)

Yeah, don't worry, I have big wraps on Clouston.

Very, very highly talked about in AFLQ circles, they were going nuts about him on NIRS radio the other day.

[Grimreepah]

Interesting that Matthews thought he struggled in defence. Maybe he isn't seen as a backup fullback for Merrett as some had suggested. For this game it sounds like he may take Bushy's spot in the forward line.

[mish33]

If Merrett doesn't come up, we might see Clark move back and Clouston come in to play a similiar role to Mitch, floating a kick and a bit forward of the ball and possibly filling in in the ruck. that's what he's been doing for the Magoos.

Hope he gets a run, I'd like to see him get onto a few big roosts.

[mpal6]

Sounds like we have 2 Mitch Clarks on our list now. Wooohooo !!
Looking @ all the articles, Clouston seem to be a more accurate kick from outside 50.. a Clark with a better kick version.. Cant wait to see them run together.

And one other question.. whats all this obsession with KPPs.? and especially the queensland based players, are we under threat of losing them to GC if we delist them at the end of year ? Is GC allowed to reserve only the new players or the delisted ones too ?

Pretty exciting to see all these tall timber bobbing up all over the ground for us. Drummond to Clark outside Defense 50 - Clark to Clouston outside F50 - Clouston to Brown/Goal. Now thats priceless..

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4711-0-0-0&sID=56333&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=5738878&sectionID=56333)

SCOTT CLOUSTON ELEVATED TO SENIOR LIST
Friday, 27 June, 2008

One-time schoolboy soccer star and cricketer turned accidental AFL footballer Scott Clouston has taken the next step towards an AFL career.
The 21-year-old product of Brisbane Grammar School was elevated yesterday from the Brisbane Lions rookie list to the senior list and thereby became eligible for senior AFL selection.
He was immediately included in the 25-man match squad for Sunday’s Round 14 clash with Melbourne at the MCG, and, although not expected to play, has been told he will travel to Melbourne as a standby player after playing half a game in the Suncoast Lions Saturday afternoon.
“Leigh pulled me aside this afternoon and told me I was being elevated and that I’d be going to Melbourne,” said a thrilled Clouston, who is in his second year as a Lions rookie.
“I’ve never traveled interstate with the senior team so even that will be a bit of a thrill and good experience. Just to be elevated is fantastic,” he said.
It was reward for performance for the AFLQ Rookie Search Program graduate, who didn’t start playing football until 2005 after he’d finished his education at the rugby-dominated Brisbane Grammar.
He had previously been a soccer goal-keeper while also representing his school at the top level in cricket, water polo and swimming.
He’d begun a Commerce/Business Management degree at University of Queensland in 2005, and it wasn’t some mates suggested he have a kick with the UQ Bulldogs in the third division competition that he’d even considered playing football.
He switched to Morningside in 2006, represented Queensland at the 2006 Australian U18 Championships, and was among a star-studded group of no less than 18 Queenslanders taken in the 2006 AFL National Draft.
Taken in the draft were his Queensland U18 teammates David Armitage, Shaun Hampson, Gavin Urquhart, Albert Proud, Brent Renouf, Ricky Petterd, Kurt Tippett and Jesse White, plus fellow AFLQ players Brad Howard, Ben Warren and Paul O’Shea.
Clouston was among a further seven Queenslanders rookie-listed alongside U18 teammates Daniel Dzufer, Haydn Kiel, Chris Smith and Gavin Grose, plus Joel Tippett and Jarrod Harbrow.
According to Lions coach Leigh Matthews, Clouston is “one of those late-developing Queenslanders – a bit like Daniel Merrett”.
Said Matthews: “We drafted him after just a few games of senior footy really. He played a few games in the pre-season where we used him in defence and he struggled a bit.
“But we have moved him forward at reserves level and he has been good.
“He is a good athlete and moves around well, he can mark the ball and he works hard.”
Clouston, who played a NAB Cup and a NAB Challenge game for the Lions at Carrara in February/March, had done well for the Queensland Open side in the interstate clash with Western Australia in Townsville on 7 June, and had been chosen in the Velocity Sports Cup Team of the Year in Rounds 2-5-6-10.

[xplo]

DOn't think Clark is quite the comparision here. Clarky is all about playing like a 6'3 guy while being 6'7. That's a tough matchup.

Scotty looks more like a 20yo Lynchy to me. Maybe even Jarrad Waite? More wild brumby that thoroughbred. Not prone to overthinking anything, but just strong, raw-boned, fast and not willing to take a backward step.

[Lace Out]

I think I like the Inspector.

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/lethal-wary-of-mysterious-dees-51323)

With Bradshaw and Johnstone likely to play, young forward Scott Clouston will have to wait at least one more week before making his senior debut.Matthews said Clouston had improved remarkably over the past month and that the 21-year-old is sure to feature in the senior side before the season is out.
"If Daniel Bradshaw didn't play this week we would have played him, but we are pretty sure Braddy will play so most probably he will be an emergency," Matthews said.
"But it is an indicator of how well he has been playing at the lower level that he has forced his way into being our next forward in line."

[Tassie4ever]

I haven't seen a lot of this bloke, but from what I have seen he appears to have excellent balance, rarely loses his feet, good awareness, good kick, hardness. OK, like Merrett he is still learning the game, but seems to be an excellent prospect.

[Grimreepah]

AFLQ (http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4711-0-0-0&sID=56333&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=5904898&sectionID=56333)

Key forwards Scott Clouston and Lachlan Henderson booted four and nine goals respectively. Clouston worked hard up and down the ground and brought many of his teammates into the game.
He continued his penchant for kicking booming goals from outside the 50m arc and will be delighted to have produced a big performance now that he is on the senior list.

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://lions.com.au/tabid/5085/Default.aspx?newsid=64552)

Clouston one of four changes
5:07 PM Thu 31 July, 2008

The Lions have made four changes ahead of Saturday night’s crucial showdown with North Melbourne at Gold Coast Stadium.

Tom Collier, Cheynee Stiller and premiership duo Tim Notting and Robert Copeland have been omitted from the side that suffered a heart-breaking three-point loss to Richmond last week, making way for Colm Begley, Rhan Hooper, Albert Proud and debutante Scott Clouston to be included in the senior team.

Clouston will become the Club’s sixth debutante for the season. The 21 year-old key position prospect was elevated from the Club’s Rookie List last month after impressing across half-forward.

A natural sportsman, Clouston excelled in swimming, cricket and soccer as a junior before choosing to concentrate on his football career.

The full Lions team is:

B: Josh Drummond (39), Daniel Merrett (21), Joel Patfull (24)
HB: Justin Sherman (11), Jason Roe (29), Ashley McGrath (9)
C: Anthony Corrie (18), Simon Black (20), Jed Adcock (7)
HF: Michael Rischitelli (35), Jonathan Brown (16), Jared Brennan (17)
F: Rhan Hooper (33), Daniel Bradshaw (36), Mitch Clark (1)
Foll: Jamie Charman (19), Luke Power (6), Travis Johnstone (4)
Int: Colm Begley (46), Bradd Dalziell (34), Scott Clouston (41), Albert Proud (2)

Emerg: Scott Harding (5), James Hawksley (12), Tim Notting (8)

IN: Colm Begley, Rhan Hooper, Scott Clouston, Albert Proud

OUT: Tom Collier, Cheynee Stiller, Tim Notting, Robert Copeland

NEW: Scott Clouston (Morningside)

Good luck Inspector:thumbsu:

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4711-0-0-0&sID=56333&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=6084135&sectionID=56333)

SCOTT CLOUSTON SET FOR AFL CARRARA DEBUT
Thursday 31 July 2008

Scott Clouston will cap a meteoric rise up the AFL tree with his senior debut for the Brisbane Lions against North Melbourne at Carrara on Saturday night.
Clouston had never kicked an AFL football in competition until 2005, when he joined the University of Queensland Bulldogs for a casual game with his mates.
Yet now, two and a half years after being recruited by the AFL Queensland Rookie Search program, he will become Queensland’s fourth AFL debutant of the year.
“I got a call about 5pm from Leigh (Matthews). He just told me I’d be playing my first game this week. He explained what role I’d be playing and that was about it,” said the athletic 21-year-old.
“Johnno (assistant-coach Chris Johnson) said to me on Wednesday I was in the squad and to make sure I trained well but I didn’t get my hopes up because I’ve been in the squad a couple of times.
“It hasn’t really sunk in but obviously I’m pretty stoked.”
Clouston, who will follow 2006 State U18 teammates Kurt Tippett, Brent Renouf and Gavin Urquhart in making his AFL debut this year, has enjoyed an extraordinary rise to prominence.
Now studying commerce/business part-time at UQ, he excelled in soccer, cricket, swimming and water polo at Brisbane Grammar School, a traditional rugby union stronghold. Only after he finished school in 2004 did he turn to AFL.
One step after another things have fallen into place. Quickly.
He joined AFLQ club Morningside in 2006 and was an over-age member of the Australia Post Queensland U18 side which included not just Tippett, Renouf and Urquhart but also 2007 AFL debutants David Armitage, Ricky Petterd, Albert Proud, Shaun Hampson and Daniel Dzufer.
Overlooked in the 2006 AFL National Draft, he was snapped up by the Lions in the 2007 AFL Rookie Draft and impressed playing with the Suncoast Lions last year to earn a second-year rookie contract in ‘08.
He played twice at senior level in the 2008 NAB Cup / NAB Challenge and after being chosen in the Velocity Sports Cup Team of the Week in Rounds 2-5-6-10 he was chosen to represent Queensland against Western Australia in Townsville in June.
An athletic 193cm, capable of playing back, forward, on the wing and even in the ruck, he was a standout for the Maroons and on 26 June was elevated to the senior list.
He was an emergency for the Round 14 game against Melbourne at the MCG, travelling south with the team, and was also an emergency for the Round 16 clash with West Coast Eagles.
But the call he was waiting for came after Lions selectors reacted to the Round 17 loss to Richmond in Melbourne by dropping premiership pair Tim Notting and Robert Copeland, along with Cheynee Stiller and Tom Collier.
Included with Clouston, set to become the 224th player for the Brisbane Football Club (Bears and Lions), were Proud, his State U18 captain of 2006, Irish import Colm Begley, who will return from a long injury layoff, and Rhan Hooper.

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[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24113690-10389,00.html)

The Lions have called in a fresh face in elevated rookie Scott Clouston, which suggests Brown will struggle to run as hard as he usually does and may play closer to goal than normal.

Matthews said Clouston's running prowess was a key factor in his selection for his first senior game.

"He's a good athlete and he's been marking the footy well and covers a bit of ground," he said. "He's been on the fringe of getting a game for a few weeks. It's a very long ground at Carrara, so it's time to give him a go."

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[King of Torts]

Thought Clouston was a bright light on a pretty dark night on Saturday against the Swans. 11 marks & a goal. Predominantly roaming up around half forward. Showed plenty of athletiscism & a fair tank IMO. Impressive.

[dlanod]

Thought Clouston was a bright light on a pretty dark night on Saturday against the Swans. 11 marks & a goal. Predominantly roaming up around half forward. Showed plenty of athletiscism & a fair tank IMO. Impressive.

I was at the game and I was really impressed. Just about everywhere I looked #41 was there... and I had to come home and look up who that was. :o

[TheBrownDog]

Thought Clouston was a bright light on a pretty dark night on Saturday against the Swans. 11 marks & a goal. Predominantly roaming up around half forward. Showed plenty of athletiscism & a fair tank IMO. Impressive.

Its been a pleasure watching Clouston develop for Suncoast.

We all hear how every club has the project player KPP type who is a recent convert to the game and how impressive it is that they are picking up the game...


But Clouston is a special case IMO. He's come so far so quickly. The experiment couldn't be going more swimmingly.

Good to see people noticing his "tank" too. This guy covers some serious ground, a key position version of Dalziell. Will be even better once he learns where and when to run effectively. As Browny gets on in years, I wouldn't be surprised to see this guy pop up as a true centre-half forward type... Riewoldt style.