Jacob Newton

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Jacob Newton
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-03-20) 20 March 2006 (age 19)
Original team(s) Norwood
Draft No. 9, 2025 mid-season rookie draft
Debut Round 23, 2025, West Coast  vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 46
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2025– West Coast 2 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jacob Newton (born 20 March 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Junior and SANFL career

Newton played for Norwood in the SANFL under 18s. [1] He also represented South Australia in the AFL U18 Championships, averaging 11.5 disposals and 1.5 goals a game. [2]

After going undrafted in the 2024 AFL draft Newton signed with Norwood in the SANFL. [3] He kicked 7 goals in 4 games. [4]

AFL career

Newton was selected by West Coast with pick 9 of the 2025 mid-season rookie draft. [5] He made his debut in round 23 of the 2025 AFL season. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Get to know Norwood U18 Jacob Newton". norwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jacob Newton". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jacob Newton commits to Norwood". norwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Jacob Newton". sanfl.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Newton a new Eagle!". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Newton to soar in AFL debut". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
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