Caiden Cleary
| Caiden Cleary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Cleary in April 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 5 March 2005 | ||
| Original teams |
Sydney University Newtown Swans Sydney Swans Academy | ||
| Draft | No. 24, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | 22 June 2024, Sydney vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Sydney Showground | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Sydney | 25 (5) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Caiden Cleary (born 5 March 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Cleary went through the Sydney Swans Academy side and was taken by Sydney with pick 24 of the 2023 National Draft after they matched a bid from Collingwood.[1] He made his debut against Greater Western Sydney, coming on as the substitute in the last quarter[2] in round 15 of the 2024 season. He scored a goal with his first kick.[3]
2025 drug suspension
Caiden Cleary was suspended for the first two rounds of the 2025 AFL season after being found guilty of 'conduct unbecoming' following an attempt to purchase an illicit substance in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.[4] Cleary, who received a $400 fine from NSW Police without a criminal conviction, was also fined $5,000 under the AFL’s Illicit Drugs Policy, with the fine suspended pending good behaviour.[5] The Sydney Swans expressed disappointment over Cleary’s actions, noting his failure to notify the club, but acknowledged his remorse and cooperation with the investigation.[6]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[7]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2024 | Sydney | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Sydney | 33 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 48 | 84 | 132 | 30 | 39 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 2026 | Sydney | 33 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 67 | 101 | 19 | 24 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 8.4 | 12.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 5 | 18 | 100 | 166 | 266 | 54 | 69 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 6.6 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ Brischetto, Patrick (23 June 2023), "Who are Max Gruzewski and Caiden Cleary? GWS and Sydney young guns debut in AFL Sydney Derby", Sporting News
- ↑ Drennan, Jonathon (22 June 2024), "Perfect 10: Swans' premiership charge runs straight over Giants", The Age
- ↑ Pegan, Martin (22 June 2024), "Perfect 10: Super Swans too good for Giants in derby", AFL News
- ↑ "Swans young gun suspended after NSW Police investigation". Fox Sports. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "AFL statement on Caiden Cleary". AFL. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Swans statement on Caiden Cleary". Sydney Swans. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Caiden Cleary". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
External links
- Caiden Cleary's profile on the official website of the Sydney Swans
- Caiden Cleary's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Caiden Cleary at AustralianFootball.com