Clive Rose, like his childhood hero, Daniel Vettori is a left-arm spinner. He got the opportunity to represent Australia in the 2008 under-19 World Cup due to some exceptional performances in the junior cricket in Victoria. He also won the Ryder Medal in 2012 for being the best player in the Victorian Premier League.

He made his first-class debut for Victoria and then moved to Tasmania to continue his cricket journey. He has represented Melbourne Stars under the legendary Shane Warne. He currently plays for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League.