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Keith Narkle
Personal information
Date of birth (1952-11-20) 20 November 1952 (age 72)
Place of birth Boddington, Western Australia
Career highlights
  • WAFL premiership player: 1982, 1983, 1984
  • Swan Medal: 1977, 1978, 1984
  • Club captain: 1983–1984
  • WA state team

Keith Paul Narkle is a famous former Australian rules football player. He was born on 20 November 1952. Keith is from an Indigenous background. He played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).

Keith Narkle was a key player during the 1970s and 1980s. He helped his team win many important games. He is known for his amazing speed and skill on the field.

Keith Narkle: A Football Legend

Keith Narkle played for the Swan Districts Football Club for many years. He was a very important part of their team. His career lasted from 1971 to 1985.

Playing Style and Achievements

Keith Narkle was known for his incredible speed. He also had very smooth and skillful moves with the ball. He was an excellent player for the wing position. Sometimes, he also played on the half-forward flank.

He achieved many great things during his career:

  • He won three WAFL premierships with Swan Districts. These wins were in 1982, 1983, and 1984.
  • Keith was the team captain for the 1983 and 1984 premiership wins.
  • He won the Swan Medal three times. This award was given in 1977, 1978, and 1984.
  • He was also chosen to play for the Western Australia state team.
  • Keith Narkle was even selected for the Swan Districts Team of the Century. This shows how important he was to the club's history.

Family Connections

Keith Narkle has a younger brother named Phil Narkle. Phil also played Australian rules football. He played for the Swan Districts Football Club, just like Keith.

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