Clinton Wolf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clinton Wolf |
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| Date of birth | 18 December 1968 | ||
| Original team | Claremont (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | Zone Selection, 1994 AFL Draft | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
Clinton Wolf, born on December 18, 1968, is an important Australian Aboriginal leader and a former professional Australian rules football player. He is known for his time playing in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and briefly in the Australian Football League (AFL). After his football career, he became a respected lawyer and a strong voice for Aboriginal communities, especially concerning native title rights.
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Clinton Wolf's Football Journey
Clinton Wolf started his football career in 1988 with the East Fremantle Football Club. He later moved to the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) in 1991.
Playing for Claremont Tigers
In his first year with Claremont, Wolf helped his team win the WAFL premiership. This means they won the league championship. He missed the 1992 season because of work in Kalgoorlie.
Overcoming Injuries
Even after a serious knee injury that needed surgery, he recovered quickly. He returned to play in the 1993 season and helped Claremont win another premiership. His strong performance in 1994 caught the attention of the Australian Football League (AFL).
Joining the AFL
Clinton Wolf was chosen to be part of the very first team for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL. He played four matches for Fremantle in the 1995 AFL season. Sadly, he had to stop playing professional football that year. This was because his knee injuries kept coming back.
Clinton Wolf's Leadership Role
After his football career, Clinton Wolf became a successful lawyer. He used his skills to help Aboriginal communities.
Advocacy for Native Title
From 1998 to 2001, Wolf was the executive director of the Yamatji Land and Sea Council. This group helps Aboriginal people with their native title claims. Native title means the traditional rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in land and waters.
Current Leadership Positions
Today, Clinton Wolf is the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation. This organization works to support Aboriginal communities in the Western Desert region. Since 2011, he has also been the chairperson of the Western Australian Aboriginal Lands Trust. This trust manages land for the benefit of Aboriginal people in Western Australia.
