Chris Natt

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Chris Natt is a former Australian politician and Australian rules footballer with Port Adelaide Football Club.

A ruckman, Natt played 216 games for Port Adelaide between 1972 and 1983. Following his retirement from football, Natt coached in South Australia before moving to the Northern Territory to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Territory Football League. Natt was elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly as the Australian Labor Party representative for the electorate of Drysdale at the 2005 Territory election, recording a swing of 17.5% towards him.

Following his election, Natt served as the Minister for Mines and Energy until his defeat at the 2008 Northern Territory election.

Natt's brother Greg also played football for Port Adelaide.

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Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Stephen Dunham
Member for Drysdale
2005 – 2008
Succeeded by
Ross Bohlin