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Due to being a father-son selection and chosen in advance of the draft itself, Clayton was able to begin training with Brisbane a month early in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-10-06/meet-the-latest-lions|title=Meet the latest lions|last=Lord|first=Sam|date=6 October 2014|access-date=13 September 2017|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> His first season was expected to be mainly focused on development,<ref name=forward>{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-11/forward-thinking-part-one|title=Forward thinking: your club's goal-kicking options - Adelaide to GWS|date=11 March 2015|access-date=13 September 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Australian Football League}}</ref> and he didn't play any games in the AFL in his first season, instead spending time playing for Brisbane's reserves side in the NEAFL, being able to fill a number of different roles while the team suffered many player losses due to injuries. Though his initial contract lasted until the end of the 2016 season, at the end of 2015 he signed a contract extension, adding another year to his contract and keeping him at the club until 2017.<ref name=resigns>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2015-12-18/clayton-resigns|title=Josh Clayton Re-Signs Until 2017|date=18 December 2015|access-date=13 September 2017|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> |
Due to being a father-son selection and chosen in advance of the draft itself, Clayton was able to begin training with Brisbane a month early in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-10-06/meet-the-latest-lions|title=Meet the latest lions|last=Lord|first=Sam|date=6 October 2014|access-date=13 September 2017|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> His first season was expected to be mainly focused on development,<ref name=forward>{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-11/forward-thinking-part-one|title=Forward thinking: your club's goal-kicking options - Adelaide to GWS|date=11 March 2015|access-date=13 September 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Australian Football League}}</ref> and he didn't play any games in the AFL in his first season, instead spending time playing for Brisbane's reserves side in the NEAFL, being able to fill a number of different roles while the team suffered many player losses due to injuries. Though his initial contract lasted until the end of the 2016 season, at the end of 2015 he signed a contract extension, adding another year to his contract and keeping him at the club until 2017.<ref name=resigns>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2015-12-18/clayton-resigns|title=Josh Clayton Re-Signs Until 2017|date=18 December 2015|access-date=13 September 2017|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> |
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In 2016 Clayton played mainly across half-forward, but he had many stints across half-back throughout the season.<ref name=review>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-09-19/player-reviews-part-four|title=Player Reviews: Part 4|date=19 September 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> He had inconsistent form,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-07-27/reserves-wrap-v-southport|title=Reserves Wrap: v Southport|date=27 July 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> but impressed enough to make his debut in Brisbane's sixty point loss to {{AFL Gee}} in round 22 at [[the Gabba]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-08-19/squad-named-for-geelong|title=Final team named for Geelong|date=19 August 2016|work=Lions.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|accessdate=21 August 2016}}</ref> He averaged 19 |
In 2016 Clayton played mainly across half-forward, but he had many stints across half-back throughout the season.<ref name=review>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-09-19/player-reviews-part-four|title=Player Reviews: Part 4|date=19 September 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> He had inconsistent form,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-07-27/reserves-wrap-v-southport|title=Reserves Wrap: v Southport|date=27 July 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|website=lions.com.au|publisher=Brisbane Lions}}</ref> but impressed enough to make his debut in Brisbane's sixty point loss to {{AFL Gee}} in round 22 at [[the Gabba]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-08-19/squad-named-for-geelong|title=Final team named for Geelong|date=19 August 2016|work=Lions.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|accessdate=21 August 2016}}</ref> He averaged 19 disposals per game in the NEAFL,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-late-mail-round-22-jimmy-bartel-out-for-geelong-jesse-hogan-and-jeff-garlett-in-doubt-for-melbourne/news-story/c36fed243193076388810559a513f8af?nk=dbb5d3da2da2d394eca7602ce9601004-1505294527|title=AFL Late Mail Round 22: Jimmy Bartel out for Geelong, Jesse Hogan and Jeff Garlett in doubt for Melbourne|date=19 August 2016|access-date=13 September 2017|publisher=Fox Sports}}</ref> but in the two AFL games he played as a half-forward<ref name=review /> he only managed a combined total of 12 disposals.<ref name=stats>[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Josh_Clayton.html Josh Clayton's player profile at AFL Tables]</ref> He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/5-players-delisted-from-the-lions|title=5 Players Delisted From The Lions|date=12 September 2017|work=[[Triple M]]|accessdate=12 September 2017}}</ref> |
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| Josh Clayton | |||
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 Clayton playing for the Brisbane Lions reserves in June 2016. | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Josh Clayton | ||
| Date of birth | 17 January 1996 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 86 (F/S), 2014 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 22, 2016, Brisbane Lions vs. Geelong, at the Gabba | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfield / half-forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2015–2017 | Brisbane Lions | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Josh Clayton (born 17 January 1996) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of former Fitzroy player and Gold Coast list manager Scott Clayton and was drafted under the father-son rule.
Clayton showed promise as a versatile player from a young age and played with the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup and for Vic Metro in the 2014 AFL Under 18 Championships. After he was drafted he played various roles in Brisbane's reserves team in the North East Australian Football League, but his inconsistency meant that he was only able to play in two AFL matches before he was delisted at the end of the 2017 season.
Early life
Due to his prospects as a potential father-son selection, Clayton was able to train with Brisbane Lions for two weeks in December 2013 and January 2014. [1] In 2014 he played for the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup and also represented Victoria Metro at the 2014 AFL Under 18 Championships.[2][3] He played in a number of different positions, usually as a forward or midfielder,[1] and averaged 21.9 disposals per match in the TAC Cup.[4] He was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their sixth selection and the eighty-sixth overall under the father–son rule in the 2014 national draft.[3]
AFL career
Due to being a father-son selection and chosen in advance of the draft itself, Clayton was able to begin training with Brisbane a month early in November 2014.[5] His first season was expected to be mainly focused on development,[6] and he didn't play any games in the AFL in his first season, instead spending time playing for Brisbane's reserves side in the NEAFL, being able to fill a number of different roles while the team suffered many player losses due to injuries. Though his initial contract lasted until the end of the 2016 season, at the end of 2015 he signed a contract extension, adding another year to his contract and keeping him at the club until 2017.[7]
In 2016 Clayton played mainly across half-forward, but he had many stints across half-back throughout the season.[8] He had inconsistent form,[9] but impressed enough to make his debut in Brisbane's sixty point loss to Geelong in round 22 at the Gabba.[10] He averaged 19 disposals per game in the NEAFL,[11] but in the two AFL games he played as a half-forward[8] he only managed a combined total of 12 disposals.[12] He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season.[13]
Player profile
Clayton was a versatile player, who throughout his career played in the forward line, midfield and in defence. He was known for his athleticism and decision-making while in possession of the football. He also had good aerial skills and lateral movement, allowing him to easily move through traffic in the midfield.[4] He also showed prowess as a forward with his fast and smart leading.[6] For a while he played across half-back in the NEAFL, but he struggled more in defence than he did elsewhere on the ground.[14] In his two AFL games he was noted for his running ability.[8]
Personal life
Clayton's father is Scott Clayton, who played 160 games for Fitzroy and worked as Gold Coast's list manager. This helped Clayton with his adjustment to AFL even though Scott worked for a different club than the one that Clayton was drafted by.[1]
Statistics
- Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season[12]
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Disposals | T
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2015 | Brisbane Lions | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Brisbane Lions | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| 2017 | Brisbane Lions | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | ||
References
- ^ a b c Twomey, Callum (30 September 2014). "Dad's the word for Lions father-son nominee Clayton". AFL.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Josh Clayton". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ a b Davis, Greg (6 October 2014). "Brisbane drafts Josh Clayton, son of former Fitzroy player and Gold Coast recruiter Scott Clayton". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ a b McCartin, Charles (26 August 2014). "Petracca, Brayshaw and Heeney lead medium midfielders". AFL.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ Lord, Sam (6 October 2014). "Meet the latest lions". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Forward thinking: your club's goal-kicking options - Adelaide to GWS". AFL.com.au. Australian Football League. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Josh Clayton Re-Signs Until 2017". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Player Reviews: Part 4". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Reserves Wrap: v Southport". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Final team named for Geelong". Lions.com.au. Bigpond. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "AFL Late Mail Round 22: Jimmy Bartel out for Geelong, Jesse Hogan and Jeff Garlett in doubt for Melbourne". Fox Sports. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ a b Josh Clayton's player profile at AFL Tables
- ^ "5 Players Delisted From The Lions". Triple M. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Reserves Wrap: v Aspley". lions.com.au. Brisbane Lions. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
External links
- Josh Clayton's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Josh Clayton's playing statistics from AFL Tables