Retired Justin Clarke (2011-2016)

[AFLQLD]

One player from our darkest days who, more than any other, I wish could have been part of our current and future success.

 

[cotter101]

One player from our darkest days who, more than any other, I wish could have been part of our current and future success.

Can’t agree more. Would be a perfect partner for Harris. Was one of the brightest up and coming Key Defenders at the time.

Ripping bloke that absolutely deserves the very best.

 

[Dalions]

Saw him down at the shops the other day. Still looking fit as!

 

[Dylan12]

One player from our darkest days who, more than any other, I wish could have been part of our current and future success.

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen Justin at a few of our games over the years in both Brisbane and Melbourne as what looks to be your average supporter with mates without receiving preferential treatment and it is great to see him getting behind the lads still.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Is he still living in Brissy?

 

[Dalions]

Is he still living in Brissy?

He was up here when I saw him.
And he was getting groceries.

 

[Tom14]

Congratulations to Justin for being awarded Qld's Rhodes Scholarship:

 

[M Malice]

Congratulations to Justin for being awarded Qld's Rhodes Scholarship:

WOW! Outstanding news.

 

[AFLQLD]

Congratulations to Justin for being awarded Qld's Rhodes Scholarship:

Couldn’t happen to a nicer bloke. Probably not a smarter one either.

Justin will always be a Lion.

 

[Nunez]

Wonderful news. Top bloke deserves it.

 

[Dalions]

Congratulations to Justin for being awarded Qld's Rhodes Scholarship:

Could be the man to guide the first astronauts to Mars.
And Beyond!

 

[Hollow Knight]

Heart burstingly good news.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Would have been great to see him have the long career at the Lions he was destined for, but reminds you how important your health is and that there is more to life than football.

 

[BRAB]

What amazing news for Justin. Deserves every success in life.

 

[Ceebee]

Often wonder how he is going , that’s wonderful news

 

[Nuggo]

Scary, only yesterday I thinking of him and what is he doing.

 

[Zhesty]

Great to hear!

 

[Dalions]

He must live somewhere around my area because I quite often see him around.
He, Andrews and Gardiner for the last few years might have moved us up the ladder even quicker.

 

[brizrider]

Amazing, such an achievement for Justin. I work at a Uni and about 10 years ago was part of a small part of a team that worked on a successful Rhodes scholarship application for one of 'our' students. I was so struck by how incredible all of the applicants and awardees were (*) and looking back at myself in my 20's could hardly fathom that kind of achievement at that age. It's not just about academics but broader, quality community involvement and contribution and to be a successful applicant usually requires endorsement by community leaders who are pretty incredible themselves.

* Tony Abbott excluded

 

[T Rick]

I assume Justin is the first Lions/Bears/Fitzroy player in the merged club history to be a Rhodes Scholar - fantastic news for a football career cut short by injury,

 

[brizrider]

I assume Justin is the first Lions/Bears/Fitzroy player in the merged club history to be a Rhodes Scholar - fantastic news for a football career cut short by injury,

Only VFL/AFL player I know of apart from Mike Fitzpatrick. Any others?

 

[iBeng]

Finally some good 2020 news!

 

[Ray Button]

Had the privilege of sponsoring Justin over a couple of years, incl his last when injured. Is a genuinely nice guy, typical farmer stock.
I remember trying to convert him to geophysics but he was hell-bent on aeronautics.
Guess he knew what he was doing. . .

 

[General Soreness]

It looks like Clarke's Rhodes Scholarship isn't exactly news, but I woke up today to see that there's an interview with him in the UQ Alumni magazine.

The link below contains an audio interview and the transcript.

From AFL star to Rhodes Scholar: how a UQ student tackled concussion head-on

UQ final-year student Justin Clarke is bound for Oxford University.

contact-magazine.uq.edu.au

 

[SRH17]

Kim Renee
Brisbane Lions Supporters Group

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Tonight’s valedictorian and a random participant in the ceremony. Here’s to Justin Clarke

Justin Clarke

Age

30

Ht

195cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.3

3star

MG

185.0

3star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

8.2

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.4

4star

- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) with First Class Honours with a Bachelor of Science. Oh and a Rhodes Scholar.

Posted yesterday, so happy for Justin and he looks in good health - thank goodness