Playing Career
Before joining the Penrith club, Clinton played for the Parramatta Eels. Rising to prominence in in the Panthers' successful 2003 season, he helped the Panthers come from last place in 2001 to become Minor Premiers and eventual premiers in 2003. That year Clinton was rewarded for his form with test selection for Australia, describing the experience as "a great personal bonus but it did not compare to winning the premiership with the guys you train and play with all year long."
Clinton's good form continued into 2004 and he was selected in the Australian team that took on the Kiwis in the annual ANZAC Test.
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