Wodonga Raiders’ young gun Dylan Clarke was taken to hospital after coughing up blood following a collision in Saturday’s 98-point win over Wodonga.
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The enormously popular teenager, who debuted last year at only 15, is known for his fierce competitiveness.
“We lost Dylan Clarke in the first 90 seconds and you know that he’s hurt when he comes off,” concerned coach Daryn Cresswell said.
“We rate him very highly as a terrific young kid.”
Clarke, the son of Raiders’ premiership player and league Hall of Famer Stephen, only plays occasionally due to his Murray Bushrangers under 18 commitments.
Raiders’ grabbed a 19.17 (131) to 4.9 (33) win, just one point less than the Anzac Day margin.
Ethan Boxall, Lachie Flagg and Jydon Neagle kicked three goals apiece, while assistant coach Jarrod Hodgkin, Matt Neagle and Tom McCaffrey were terrific.
Jackson Kelly also featured after he was a late replacement for a sore Brad St John.
