Nic Newman

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Nic Newman
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Personal information
Full name Nic Newman
Nickname(s) Nip, Newy, Noodles, Mr. Underrated
Date of birth (1993-01-15) 15 January 1993 (age 31)
Original team(s) Frankston (VFL)
Draft No. 35, 2015 rookie draft
Debut Round 2, 2017, Sydney  vs. Western Bulldogs, at Etihad Stadium
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 24
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
20152018 Sydney 31 (8)
2019 Carlton 93 (10)
Total124 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 15,2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Nic Newman (born 15 January 1993) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Sydney Swans

A mature aged recruit at almost 22 years old, from VFL club Frankston, Newman was drafted by the Sydney Swans with their second selection and thirty-fifth overall in the 2015 rookie draft. [1] He made his debut in the twenty-three point loss against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium in round 2, 2017. [2]

Carlton

At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Newman was traded to Carlton. He made his debut for Carlton in the Round 1 match against Richmond at the MCG. Newman impressed, gathering 26 disposals and kicking a classy goal in the 33 point loss. [3] In his second game against his former club, Newman collected 32 disposals in a best on ground performance. His efforts were a pivotal part in Carlton’s fourth win of the 2019 season.

Newman had a career-best season in 2023, finishing second in Carlton's best and fairest. [4]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to end of Round 23 2021 [5]
Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2017 Sydney 28207726014640695750.40.413.07.320.34.83.8
2018 Sydney 2811101276619360330.10.011.56.017.55.53.0
2019 Carlton 242062328100428135660.30.116.45.021.46.83.3
2020 Carlton 2420013215420.00.06.51.07.52.01.0
2021 Carlton 2414011997627586540.00.114.25.419.66.13.9
Career67141092739013173802300.20.113.85.819.65.63.4

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References

  1. Amy, Paul (3 December 2014). "Frankston Dolphins defender Nic Newman continues his rapid rise, taken by Sydney in the AFL rookie draft". Frankston Standard Leader. News Corp Australia . Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. Cordy, Neil (30 March 2017). "Sydney Swans name three debutants for Grand Final rematch against Western Bulldogs". The Daily Telegraph . News Corp Australia. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. "Blues welcome Newman". Carlton Media. www.carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  4. "Weitering a dual John Nicholls Medallist". 8 October 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  5. "AFL Tables - Nic Newman statistics". AFL Tables.