Jordan Clark Secures Glendinning-Allan Medal in Western Derby Triumph
Jordan Clark has long held a formidable record against West Coast, and now he has added the prestigious Glendinning-Allan Medal to his impressive achievements against Fremantle's cross-town rivals. Clark was recognised for his outstanding performance in the western derby, where he played a key role across half-back in Fremantle's commanding 56-point victory over West Coast.
Dominant Display on the Field
In a dashing display, Clark edged out his teammate Jye Amiss to claim best-on-ground honours. The defender matched game-high totals with 27 disposals and 11 score involvements, while also accumulating an impressive 622 metres gained. Adding to his tally, Clark scored a rare goal—only the tenth of his Dockers career—after benefiting from a 50-metre penalty conceded by Harley Reid.
Voting Results and Career Record
Clark polled eight out of a possible nine votes from the three medal judges, who used a 3-2-1 voting format. Amiss received six votes, and Murphy Reid was the only other player to feature, with four votes. This win further solidifies Clark's personal domination over West Coast, as he has now suffered just one career loss in 10 matches against the Eagles.
Full Glendinning-Allan Medal Voting Breakdown
The voting details from the judges are as follows:
- Shaun McManus (Seven): 3 votes for Jordan Clark, 2 votes for Murphy Reid, 1 vote for Jye Amiss.
- Xavier Ellis (Triple M): 3 votes for Jye Amiss, 2 votes for Jordan Clark, 1 vote for Murphy Reid.
- Mitchell Woodcock (The West Australian): 3 votes for Jordan Clark, 2 votes for Jye Amiss, 1 vote for Murphy Reid.
Total Votes: Jordan Clark with 8 votes, Jye Amiss with 6 votes, and Murphy Reid with 4 votes.
This performance highlights Clark's significant impact in the derby and reinforces his status as a key player for Fremantle in their ongoing rivalry with West Coast.
