Return To Football
Despite his injuries, Quinn returned to Australia and spent the end of the 1944 SANFL season playing for a combined Port Adelaide/West Torrens side in a reduced competition due to the war.
Quinn's injuries and years away from competition meant he was a slower player than in his pre-war career and was forced to change his playing style, running with the ball less and increased his use of handball.
Playing in the Second Semi Final against Sturt/South Adelaide, Quinn broke his arm early in the last term but played out the match.
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