Raph Clarke’s tough 2020-21 NTFL Grand Final consolation – Chaney Medal in thrilling loss to Nightcliff

DESPITE playing in the losing team, St Mary’s defender Raph Clarke was a worthy recipient of the Chaney Medal for best on ground in the 2020-21 NTFL Grand Final, his team losing an extra-time heart-stopper to Nightcliff.

St Mary’s co-captain Raph Clarke (right) won the 2020-21 NTFL Grand Final Chaney Medal, a standout in the losing Saints side in an extra-time thriller. Picture: Glenn Campbell

DESPITE playing in the losing team, St Mary’s defender Raph Clarke was a worthy recipient of the Chaney Medal for best on ground in the 2020-21 NTFL Grand Final, his team losing an extra-time heart-stopper to Nightcliff.

Former St Kilda star Clarke kept St Mary’s in the game in the first half, before taking control of the game with his physicality and skill in the last two quarters.