Quinton Narkle
Quinton Narkle | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 3 December 1997 | ||
Original team(s) | Perth | ||
Draft | 60, 2016 national draft | ||
Debut |
June 29, 2018, Geelong vs. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands Stadium | ||
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Geelong | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Geelong | 2 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 16, 2018. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Quinton Narkle (born 3 December 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Geelong Cats in the Australian Football League (AFL). He made his debut in round 15 of the 2018 season against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium.[1]
Narkle is from Western Australia and originally played for West Australian Football League club Perth Demons.[2] He played for his state at the AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals.[3] Narkle was drafted by Geelong with pick 60 in the 2016 national draft.[2] In June 2017, he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while training[4] and did not return until May 2018. Narkle played six Victorian Football League matches before his debut.[5] Commenting on Narkle's debut performance, coach Chris Scott said "we thought he was outstanding".[6]
Narkle is an Indigenous Australian,[7] distantly related to former Swan Districts footballer Phil Narkle.[5]
References
- ↑ "Western Bulldogs Vs Geelong Cats - Match Centre". afl.com.au. 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- 1 2 McArdle, Jordan (2018-06-18). "WAFL product Quinton Narkle puts hand up for AFL debut with strong month for Geelong's reserves". The West Australian. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Quinton Narkle". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Guthrie, Ben (2017-06-23). "ACL injury outs Cats youngster for the season". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- 1 2 Cleary, Mitch (2018-06-27). "Jump the Q: Cats reveal another debutant". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Bowen, Nick (2018-06-30). "Scott 'open to ways to fix' mid-season malaise". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Cats' Djilang Program an artful success". geelongcats.com.au. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
External links
- Quinton Narkle's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Quinton Narkle's playing statistics from AFL Tables