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John Newnham | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 25 October 1942 | ||
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 |
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