Jason Cloke
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Jason Cloke is an Australian rules football
er, who played in the Australian Football League
with the Collingwood Football Club
.
, and played TAC Cup
football for the Eastern Ranges
. Cloke's father, David
had played 219 games for and 114 games for in the 1970s and 1980s; this meant that Cloke was eligible to be drafted by either team under the Father-Son Rule
. Both clubs were interested, but it was Collingwood who recruited Cloke with a second-round draft pick in the 2000 AFL Draft
(#19 overall). Jason's younger brothers, Cameron
and Travis
, would also be drafted by Collingwood under the father-son rule in the following years.
Cloke spent the 2001 season playing with , Williamstown. He made his senior AFL debut in Round 2, 2002, against the West Coast Eagles
at the MCG. He swiftly made a name for himself, earning an AFL Rising Star nomination in his fifth match (Round 6 against St Kilda at Colonial Stadium), and playing a damaging role as a loose man in defence throughout the season.
After playing every match for the 2002 season after Round 2, Cloke received a two-match suspension in the club's preliminary final victory against , for striking Tyson Edwards
in a marking contest. Collingwood appealed the decision, but the appeal was rejected, and Cloke missed the Grand Final
loss against .
In 2003, Cloke played 20 games, including the Grand Final
, but was also demoted to the VFL twice during the season. He played three more seasons for Collingwood, and was delisted at the end of 2006, after a total of 76 games for the club.
In 2007, Cloke played for Bendigo in the Victorian Football League
, finishing second in the club's best and fairest award. In 2008, he shifted to Williamstown
. (Cloke had previously played for Williamstown when Collingwood was its AFL-affiliate, although by 2008 this affiliation had ended). He played two seasons for Williamstown, then returned to Bendigo in 2010. In 2011, he moved to the Spotswood Football Club in the Western Region Football League
, where he served as a playing assistant coach, and was part of the Woodsmen's 2011 premiership team.
, who played 333 VFL/AFL games: 219 for in two stints (1974-1982, 1990-1991) including two premierships; and 114 for Collingwood (1983-1989). Cloke has two younger brothers who have spent time in the AFL: Cameron
who played 58 AFL games for three clubs (21 for Collingwood, 36 for and 1 for Port Adelaide) between 2004 and 2010; and Travis Cloke
, who (as of 2011) is currently still playing for Collingwood, with more than 100 games experience and one premiership with the club. His uncle (David's brother), Peter, also played 28 games for Richmond from 1970.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er, who played in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
with the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
.
Career
Cloke played his junior football for Park Orchards in the Eastern Junior Football LeagueEastern Football League (Australia)
The Eastern Football League is an Australian rules football League, based in the eastern suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne....
, and played TAC Cup
TAC Cup
The TAC Cup is an under 18 Australian rules football representative competition held in Victoria, Australia. It is based on geographic regions throughout country Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne with each team representing 12 Victorian regions....
football for the Eastern Ranges
Eastern Ranges
The Eastern Ranges are an Australian rules football team in the TAC Cup.The club is a founding member of the TAC Cup competition and has produced several players for the Australian Football League including Nick Malceski, David Wirrpanda, Jess Sinclair, Damian Cupido, Lindsay Gilbee, Travis Cloke,...
. Cloke's father, David
David Cloke
David Cloke is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL.Cloke was a powerful ruckman and occasional forward who enjoyed a marvellous career at two VFL/AFL clubs. He began with Oakleigh where he played alongside his brother Peter, and in 1974 he went to Richmond...
had played 219 games for and 114 games for in the 1970s and 1980s; this meant that Cloke was eligible to be drafted by either team under the Father-Son Rule
Father-son rule
The father-son rule is a rule that allows clubs to select the sons of players who have made a major past contribution to the team in Australian rules football, most notably the Australian Football League...
. Both clubs were interested, but it was Collingwood who recruited Cloke with a second-round draft pick in the 2000 AFL Draft
2000 AFL Draft
The 2000 AFL Draft was the annual draft of talented Australian rules football players by teams that participate in the Australian Football League. It consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and a rookie elevation....
(#19 overall). Jason's younger brothers, Cameron
Cameron Cloke
Cameron Cloke is former Australian rules footballer. He is the son of former Richmond and Collingwood champion David Cloke.-AFL career:...
and Travis
Travis Cloke
Travis Cloke is a professional Australian rules footballer playing in the Australian Football League. Cloke was drafted under the father-son rule by Collingwood in the 3rd round of the 2004 AFL Draft...
, would also be drafted by Collingwood under the father-son rule in the following years.
Cloke spent the 2001 season playing with , Williamstown. He made his senior AFL debut in Round 2, 2002, against the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
at the MCG. He swiftly made a name for himself, earning an AFL Rising Star nomination in his fifth match (Round 6 against St Kilda at Colonial Stadium), and playing a damaging role as a loose man in defence throughout the season.
After playing every match for the 2002 season after Round 2, Cloke received a two-match suspension in the club's preliminary final victory against , for striking Tyson Edwards
Tyson Edwards
Tyson Caleb Edwards is a former Australian rules footballer with the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League . Raised in the small Mallee town of Wynarka, around 120 km from Adelaide, he is widely regarded as one of the most consistent and durable players in the game...
in a marking contest. Collingwood appealed the decision, but the appeal was rejected, and Cloke missed the Grand Final
2002 AFL Grand Final
The 2002 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 28 September 2002. It was the 106th annual Grand Final of the Victorian Football League/Australian Football...
loss against .
In 2003, Cloke played 20 games, including the Grand Final
2003 AFL Grand Final
The 2003 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 27 September 2003...
, but was also demoted to the VFL twice during the season. He played three more seasons for Collingwood, and was delisted at the end of 2006, after a total of 76 games for the club.
In 2007, Cloke played for Bendigo in the Victorian Football League
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
, finishing second in the club's best and fairest award. In 2008, he shifted to Williamstown
Williamstown Football Club
The Williamstown Football Club, nicknamed The Seagulls, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and are currently playing in the Victorian Football League...
. (Cloke had previously played for Williamstown when Collingwood was its AFL-affiliate, although by 2008 this affiliation had ended). He played two seasons for Williamstown, then returned to Bendigo in 2010. In 2011, he moved to the Spotswood Football Club in the Western Region Football League
Western Region Football League
The Western Region Football League is an Australian rules football semi-professional league, based in the western suburbs of Melbourne, for both seniors and juniors.-History:The league was formed in 1931, as the Footscray District Football League...
, where he served as a playing assistant coach, and was part of the Woodsmen's 2011 premiership team.
Family
Cloke is the eldest son of David ClokeDavid Cloke
David Cloke is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL.Cloke was a powerful ruckman and occasional forward who enjoyed a marvellous career at two VFL/AFL clubs. He began with Oakleigh where he played alongside his brother Peter, and in 1974 he went to Richmond...
, who played 333 VFL/AFL games: 219 for in two stints (1974-1982, 1990-1991) including two premierships; and 114 for Collingwood (1983-1989). Cloke has two younger brothers who have spent time in the AFL: Cameron
Cameron Cloke
Cameron Cloke is former Australian rules footballer. He is the son of former Richmond and Collingwood champion David Cloke.-AFL career:...
who played 58 AFL games for three clubs (21 for Collingwood, 36 for and 1 for Port Adelaide) between 2004 and 2010; and Travis Cloke
Travis Cloke
Travis Cloke is a professional Australian rules footballer playing in the Australian Football League. Cloke was drafted under the father-son rule by Collingwood in the 3rd round of the 2004 AFL Draft...
, who (as of 2011) is currently still playing for Collingwood, with more than 100 games experience and one premiership with the club. His uncle (David's brother), Peter, also played 28 games for Richmond from 1970.