Keith Narkle

Keith Narkle
Personal information
Date of birth (1952-11-20) 20 November 1952 (age 72)
Place of birth Boddington, Western Australia
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight 66 kg (146 lb)[1]
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1971–1985 Swan Districts 254[2]
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985.
Career highlights
  • WAFL premiership player: 1982, 1983, 1984
  • Swan Medal: 1977, 1978, 1984
  • Club captain: 1983–1984
  • WA state team
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Keith Paul Narkle (born 20 November 1952) is a former Australian rules football player of indigenous background who played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) during the 1970s and 1980s. Keith played in the 1982–83–84 premiership sides for Swans, captaining them to the 1983 and 1984 premierships.

Keith is the older brother of Phil Narkle who also played for Swan Districts Football Club. Keith was a superb footballer with pace to burn and silky skills. He was an ideal wingman and also played on the half forward flank. Keith Narkle was selected on a wing in the Swan Districts Team of the Century.

References

  1. ^ a b Devaney, John. "Keith Narkle profile". AustralianFootball.com.
  2. ^ "Swan Districts Football Club – Player Tracker – Keith Narkle". 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2007.