Caiden Cleary
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 20045.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Caiden Cleary is a young Australian rules football player for the Sydney Swans, having been drafted as the 24th pick in the 2023 AFL Draft. At just 19 years old, he has already made a mark by playing five games for the Swans and being named an emergency for the grand final in 2024. However, his career faced a setback when he was recently suspended for two matches due to possessing an illicit substance, a violation that led to a fine and raised concerns about player conduct within the league.
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Caiden Cleary was one of the replacements for the suspended players.
How the club overcame the suspension of five key players to secure a historic finals winAustralia· 2026-09-11
Caiden Cleary kicked just his second goal of the season to help the Swans maintain their lead.
Charlie Curnow kicks six goals as the Sydney Swans prove far too strong for the Western Bulldogs at the SCGAustralia· 2026-07-03
Caiden Cleary, a Sydney player, was banned for two matches after being caught with an illicit substance.
Shaun Smith, father of banned Melbourne footballer Joel Smith, Andrew Wilkie back AFL’s new illicit drugs policy proposalAustralia· 2025-02-15
Caiden Cleary has been suspended and fined by the AFL after NSW police determined that he was in possession of an illicit substance.
Sydney Swans player banned for possession of an illicit substanceAustralia· 2025-02-14