Maddi Newman

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Maddi Newman
Personal information
Full name Madison Newman
Date of birth (2001-10-05) 5 October 2001 (age 23)
Original team(s) West Adelaide (SANFLW)
Draft No. 100, 2019 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2020, Adelaide  vs. Brisbane, at Hickey Park
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Adelaide
Number 17
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2020– Adelaide 53 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Madison Newman (born 5 October 2001) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). [1] [2]

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AFL Women's career

Drafted with pick 100 in the 2019 AFL Women's draft, Newman didn't take long to debut for the Adelaide Crows, doing so in the first round of the 2020 season against Brisbane at Hickey Park.

Despite being drafted as a defender, a move to the wing in 2023 reignited Newman's young career. She had a break-out year in 2023 which included a career-best performance against Gold Coast, when she collected 25 disposals and nine marks. [3] She bested herself the following season, amassing 27 disposals against Fremantle

Newman was among Adelaide's best in a 2024 match against Greater Western Sydney when the Crows beat the Giants by 64 points. She kicked a goal from her 17 disposals. [4]

Following a successful 2024 campaign, Newman extended her contract at the Crows for an additional year. The midfielder averaged 19.4 disposals and finished eighth in the club's best & fairest. [5]

In the media

On February 8, 2022, Madison became the sixth guest to join sports journalism brand Featuring Faulks. [6]

Along with twin sister Hallie, Newman owns a clothing label called Seeing Double. The sisters are also prolific on TikTok. [7] [8]

References

  1. "AFLW: Pick No. 100 - Madison Newman". Adelaide . Telstra Media. 22 October 2019.
  2. Thomas, Kirralee (23 October 2019). "AFLW: How much the draft meant to the Newman family". Adelaide . Telstra Media.
  3. Filosi, Ben (4 October 2023). "AFLW: The catalyst behind Newman reaching new heights". afc.com.au.
  4. Pegan, Martin (13 October 2024). "Crows surge into top four with percentage-boosting win over Giants". afl.com.au. Henson Park.
  5. "AFLW: Key Crows extend". afc.com.au. 20 December 2024.
  6. "Featuring Faulks Guests". Featuring Faulks. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  7. Harvey, Daniela (4 July 2024). "AFLW: Newman on how a business venture with her twin helps her footy". afc.com.au.
  8. Welsh, Sophie (18 November 2023). "Why this Crow is the most famous AFLW player you've never heard of". afl.com.au.