Jon Clarke (rugby league)


Jon Clarke is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a for the Wigan Warriors, the, the Warrington Wolves and the Widnes Vikings.
Clarke was Europe's Super League's most effective tackler in 2004. He is a physical with an infectious competitive spirit, Clarke's versatility saw him switch between dummy half and back row with great success. Generally used as Warrington Wolves' starting, he hits big in the early part of the game and is a strong defender from marker. He was Super League's most effective tackler in 2004 with a 99% success rate, and was fourth highest tackler in the competition in 2005.
Represented Great Britain Academy as capatin whilst coming through the junior ranks at Wigan Warriors, he played in their 1997 Premiership Final winning side against St. Helens. Followed his ex-Wigan Warriors coach John Monie to the London Broncos in 2000, but returned north during the 2001's Super League VI when the Warrington Wolves were forced to sign a on loan to solve an injury crisis. Made an instant impact with some courageous performances against top sides to earn a permanent deal at the club, and he grew into a stalwart of Paul Cullen's Warrington Wolves.
In June 2007, Clarke was called up to the Great Britain squad for the Test match against France
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