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<\/a><\/p>\nFormer AFL<\/a> players Quinton Narkle<\/a>, Rory Atkins<\/a> and Lloyd Johnston<\/a> didn’t wait long before pulling on the boots following their exits from the top flight.<\/p>\n The trio were farewelled by their respective clubs at the conclusion of the 2025 season, but immediately shot to the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) to continue their playing career.<\/p>\n Narkle (Geelong, Port Adelaide and Fremantle) and Atkins (Adelaide, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide) retired from the AFL<\/a> after stints at three clubs.<\/p>\n Atkins donned the Nightcliff Tigers guernsey in Round 1 of the 2025-26 season, helping the hosts claim a win over the Tiwi Bombers on Thursday night.<\/p>\n Former Demon and Box Hill Hawk Kye Declase<\/a> lined up alongside the left-footer.<\/p>\n Ex-Essendon and West Coast players Anthony Munkara<\/a> and Ashton Hams lined up for the Bombers.<\/p>\n Friday night saw Narkle and Johnston debut for the Southern Districts premier team in a stirring win over St Mary’s.<\/p>\n The former Power and Cats forward was named best afield for Southern, and also managed to score a goal.<\/p>\n Johnston, who was delisted by the Suns after three seasons and five games, also contributed to the victory.<\/p>\n The pair lined up alongside former AFL<\/a> players Steven Motlop<\/a> and Jed Anderson<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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