John Newnham (born 25 October 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL.
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John Newnham | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1942-10-25) 25 October 1942 (age 79) | ||
Original team(s) | Ivanhoe Amateurs | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1964–1971 | Fitzroy | 116 (89) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1971. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Originally from Ivanhoe, Newnham was a rover and started his career well. He was Fitzroy's top vote getter in the Brownlow Medal in just his second season and finished runner up in their Best and fairest that year.
Newnham was a seven time Victorian interstate representative, with games at the 1966 and 1969 Carnivals.
Victorian (VFL) squad – 1966 Interstate Carnival | |
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Victoria (VFL) 26.24 (180) defeated Tasmania 11.13 (79), at North Hobart Oval, 9 June 1966, crowd: 20,047 Victoria (VFL) 16.23 (119) defeated South Australia 7.9 (51), at North Hobart Oval, 11 June 1966, crowd: 23,764 Victoria (VFL) 14.17 (101) defeated Victoria (VFA) 9.7 (61), at North Hobart Oval, 13 June 1966, crowd: 13,969 Victoria (VFL) 15.10 (100) defeated Western Australia 13.7 (85), at North Hobart Oval, 18 June 1966, crowd: 23,368 | |
Coach: Killigrew |