Quinton Narkle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quinton Narkle |
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1997 | ||
| Original team | Wesley College (PSA)/Perth(WAFL) | ||
| Draft | Pick 60, 2016 national draft | ||
| Debut | June 29, 2018, Geelong v. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Fremantle | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
Quinton Narkle (born 3 December 1997) is an Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Quinton first played in the AFL for Geelong. His debut game was in 2018 against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium.
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Quinton's Early Football Journey
Quinton Narkle grew up in Western Australia. He went to Wesley College. He also played for the junior team of the Perth Demons club. This club is part of the West Australian Football League.
Becoming an AFL Player
Quinton showed great talent early on. He played for his state in the AFL Under 18 Championships. Here, he got about 16 kicks or handballs per game. The Geelong Football Club chose him in the 2016 AFL draft. He was pick number 60.
Overcoming Challenges
In June 2017, Quinton faced a big challenge. He hurt his knee badly during training. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This meant he couldn't play for a long time. He returned to playing in May 2018. Before his AFL debut, he played six games in the Victorian Football League. His coach, Chris Scott, thought he played "outstanding" in his first AFL game.
Family Connections
Quinton Narkle is an Indigenous Australian. He has family ties to other footballers. He is distantly related to Phil Narkle. Phil played for Swan Districts, West Coast Eagles, and St Kilda. Quinton is also a second cousin to his former teammate, Sam Powell-Pepper.
Moving Between Clubs
Quinton's journey in the AFL has seen him play for a few different teams.
Time with Geelong
He played for Geelong until the end of the 2022 season. After that, Geelong decided not to keep him on their team list.
Joining Port Adelaide
After leaving Geelong, Quinton trained with another club. He then joined Essendon's VFL team. Later, Port Adelaide chose him in the 2023 AFL mid-season draft. He was pick 11. He played three games for Port Adelaide in 2023. He played 13 more games in 2024.
Moving to Fremantle
At the end of the 2024 season, Port Adelaide also decided not to keep him. But Quinton found a new home quickly. The Fremantle Football Club selected him. This happened after the 2024 draft during a special selection period.
