1. Nathan Krakouer was born on 5 May 1988 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club and Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League.
15 Facts About Nathan Krakouer
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Nathan Krakouer is the nephew of former North Melbourne football players Jimmy Krakouer and Phil Krakouer and cousin of former Richmond and Collingwood player Andrew Krakouer.
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Nathan Krakouer was the player the Power was most surprised to be able to pick when it grabbed him at number 39.
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Nathan Krakouer was the only Power player to take more than one inside-50 mark in Port's loss to the Crows in Showdown XXII.
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In 2008, Nathan Krakouer managed just three games for the Power due to recurring soft tissue injuries, and was granted permission by the club to return home to Western Australia after suffering a season-ending hamstring strain in round 15.
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In 2009, an improvement in fitness and bulk in Nathan Krakouer saw him move to the backlines playing as a "sweeper role" and essentially replacing Peter Burgoyne who returned to his original position as a midfielder.
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Nathan Krakouer played well in this role, averaging over 20 possessions in the 2009 NAB Cup, and being named in the Power's round 1 game of the season.
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On 1 September 2010, Nathan Krakouer signed a three-year deal with the Gold Coast Suns.
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Nathan Krakouer was the second uncontracted player to do so following Nathan Bock who left Adelaide.
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Nathan Krakouer left despite the disappointment of Port Adelaide which stated that "given the commitment our football club has made to Nathan's development and welfare over the last four years, we are very disappointed at the way the matter has been handled in recent weeks".
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The proximity to the end of the 2010 season led to a perception that Nathan Krakouer had decided to leave Port Adelaide during the preceding season, adding to criticism of the AFL for allowing expansion teams to recruit one uncontracted player from each of the 16 existing clubs.
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In December 2011, Nathan Krakouer was released by the Suns due to "personal reasons" despite being contracted to the end of the 2012 season.
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Nathan Krakouer polled best and fairest votes in 12 of his 16 games, and was drafted as a rookie by Port Adelaide's AFL side.
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Nathan Krakouer played 7 games before being returned to the rookie list.
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Nathan Krakouer was immediately reinstated to the senior list as a mid season promotion and went on to play another 7 games for a return of 14 on the season.