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Third ACL Tear Derails Richmond Prospect Judson Clarke’s Comeback

Clarke faces another season on the sidelines following a third ACL rupture in the VFL

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Overview

  • Judson Clarke suffered his third ACL tear during Richmond’s VFL match on June 6, 2025, halting his recovery progress.
  • The 21-year-old first injured his ACL in 2019, endured a second tear in April 2024 and has played only one AFL game since the end of the 2023 season.
  • Clarke re-signed with Richmond through the end of 2026 last month just as he was mounting a push for an AFL recall.
  • Richmond general manager of football Tim Livingstone praised Clarke’s character and confirmed the club will provide full support for his rehabilitation.
  • Fellow Tiger Campbell Gray has been ruled out for a period with a posterolateral knee injury that does not require surgery and awaits a clearer return timeline.