Clinton Young
Personal information
Full name Clinton Young
Date of birth (1986-02-16) 16 February 1986 (age 38)
Original team(s) Minyip-Murtoa (WFL)
North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Height / weight 189cm / 87kg
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 11
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Clinton 'Clint' Young (born 16 February 1986) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Hawthorn Football Club. He was recruited from Minyip-Murtoa and North Ballarat U18's. Young made his debut at AFL level in Round 16, 2005.

Young started the 2005 season on the rookie list, he was promoted to the senior list later that year. He finished the season with seven games of experience where he showed a lot of potential. In 2006 he played the first 7 games of the season, his performance was reasonably consistent during this period. After being out of the side several weeks, Young made a return in Round 12 against Richmond at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. This was to be his best game for the season as he recorded then career highs of 21 kicks, 24 disposals and 13 marks as his team defeated Richmond comfortably. His 13 marks was equal best on his team.

Young is widely considered to be one of the best left foot kicks on the run in the AFL, often kicking in excess of 50 metres.[1]

Young can play on the wing or up forward. His speed and ball skills make him a good wingman whilst his height and kicking ability make him a versatile forward. He wears number 11 on his jumper after changing from 45 at the end of 2007.

He played an important role in the Hawks 2008 Grand Final victory over Geelong where he was the Hawks leading possession getter in the first half before succumbing to an ankle injury early in the third quarter.[2]

Young missed most of the 2009 season with a hip injury.

His cousin, Ross Young, is the current captain of the Perth Football Club in the West Australian Football League.

After a lean couple of seasons, in 2012 Young was able to maintain he spot in the Hawthorn team. [3]

References

  1. ^ Baum, Greg (22 April 2007) Young Hawks fly onto radar
  2. ^ Horan, Michael (29 September 2008) Long break for Trent Croad
  3. ^ http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/clinton-young-revival-out-of-left-field-as-his-long-kicking-is-a-key-factor-in-hawthorn-resurgence/story-e6frepf6-1226474800804
Hawthorn 18.7 (115) defeated Geelong 11.23 (89), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Coach: Clarkson

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