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Clinton
KING
Clinton
KING
1998-1999
MIDFIELD/FORWARD
181cm
78kg
Recruited From
Sydney
Collingwood Debut
Round 15, 1998
Date of Birth
24 March 1978
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22
CFC GAMES
9
CFC GOALS
0
Finals
992
CFC Debut Number
CAREER AVERAGES
Disposals
18.7
Kicks
10.2
Handballs
8.5
Goals
0.4

The son of former St Kilda rover Derek King, he originally came from Eastern Ranges. He showed his pace for Sydney, but his light build counted against him. In 1999 he was just starting to show his high skill level for Collingwood when he suffered a foot stress fracture. Even though he missed eight games he still finished in the top 10 in the best and fairest. He was swapped with Richmond's Steve McKee as the Magpies desperately sought a ruckman. Richmond was rewarded for their faith when King's flair and creativity was an integral part of the early season achievements of the Tigers, but then he broke a leg and missed the final nine games. More foot problems wiped out the early part of 2001, but he never re-established a regular place.

CFC Career Stats

Season played Games Goals Finals Win %
1998-1999 22 9 0 22.7%

CFC Season by Season Stats

Season GP GL B K H T D Guernsey No.
Full Name
Clinton King
CFC Last Game
Round 16 1999
Total AFL Games
89
Total AFL Goals
23

Other CFC Games

Team League Years Played Games Goals
Collingwood Night/Pre-season 1998 - 1999 2 0
Collingwood Reserves 1998 - 1999 14 4

Also Played For

Team League Years Played Games Goals
Sydney AFL 1996 - 1997 9 4
Richmond AFL 2000 - 2003 58 10

Awards

Best First Year Player (Harry Collier Trophy)
1998