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Key Facts

Full name
John Newnham

Known as
John Newnham

Born
25 October 1942 (age 81)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 21y 204d
Last game: 28y 167d

Height and weight
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 70 kg

Senior clubs
Fitzroy

Jumper numbers
Fitzroy: 39, 20

John Newnham

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
FitzroyV/AFL1964-1971116890.7722%16.662.431.6836
Total1964-1971116890.7722%16.662.431.6836

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 7,593rd player to appear, 2,011th most games played, 1,221st most goals kickedFitzroy: 805th player to appear, 86th most games played, 51st most goals kicked

John Newnham may only have played 116 games during his eight-season VFL career with Fitzroy, but for much of that time he was without doubt one of the most effective and accomplished rovers in the competition. Tough and quite stockily built, he was a superb ball winner, and his disposal skills were first rate. He represented the VFL on seven occasions.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.