QBE Sydney Swans Academy product Caiden Cleary joined the senior side with pick 24 of the 2023 AFL Draft. His selection comes off the back of a strong season with the VFL side, playing six games in red and white, as well as representing the Allies U18 team who went on to win the National Championships for the first time. Cleary impressed early in the 2024 pre-season coming second place in the 2km time trial.
The 18-year-old told Sydney Swans Media he was looking forward to “earning his stripes”. “You want to understand the lifestyle of an AFL player and build that confidence and build those connections with the boys.”
