Hunter Clark Biography

A potential deal to send Hunter Clark from St Kilda to North Melbourne is called off following the close of the 2022 AFL Trade Period.

"We had a really strong interest there in Hunter and we thought he'd be a great acquisition to our footy club," North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings said.

"But the Saints obviously feel the same way and, in contract, they weren't willing to deal. We had a pretty good throw at the stumps … but it wasn't quite enough."

Jack Billings and Hunter Clark will miss at least the first month of the season due to injuries sustained during St Kilda's Community Series match against Essendon.

Billings left the field early with a hamstring complaint, while Clark came off second-best in a collision with Bomber Darcy Parish and will require surgery on his shoulder.

Hunter Clark is expected to miss up to six weeks with a shoulder injury sustained in the Saints' Community Series win over Essendon.

Hunter Clark undergoes surgery to repair multiple fractures to his jaw and will miss between 6-8 weeks following a heavy collision with Crow David Mackay.

Hunter Clark is the round 13 AFL Rising Star nominee after tallying 17 disposals, 6 marks and 6 tackles in the Saints' thrilling 2-point win over Gold Coast.

After being dropped twice, Clark has bounced back to play the past seven games in a row since returning to the senior side.

"You don't want to be dropped, but there's always a reason … at the start I wasn't aware of just how quick the game would be and how quick you have to transition and be alert to what's going on," Clark said.

"My last couple of months, the focus has just been to really be alert and play with more urgency, and I've just been getting to better spots."

Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield both sign new two-year contract extensions with St Kilda to remain at the club until the end of 2021.

"We're really excited to have Nick and Hunter commit long-term to the club," Saints football manager Simon Lethlean said.

"Both have a bright future in the game and we're looking forward to watching them grow as players and young men over the next four years.

"From the moment they walked in the door at the beginning of pre-season, they have really attacked their training and sought to soak up as much as they can from their coaches and the senior players."

Hunter Clark makes his AFL debut for St Kilda at Docklands Stadium with 12 disposals (8 kicks and 4 handballs), 3 marks, a tackle and a goal in a 25-point win over Brisbane.

Hunter Clark will make his debut in the Saints' season opener against Brisbane after a pre-season that has excited coach Alan Richardson.

"It's pretty exciting," Clark said.

"I didn't really know what to expect. I was a bit nervous, but it's a relief.

"Richo said he's pleased with my attack on the footy, and to keep bringing that to the table and impact the game however I can."