Nic Newman

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

Nic Newman
Newman playing for Sydney's reserves in August 2016
Personal information
Full name Nic Newman
Nickname(s) Nip
Date of birth (1993-01-15) 15 January 1993
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) Medium Defender / Midfield
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 24
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2015–2018 Sydney 31 (8)
2019– Carlton 21 (6)
Total 52 (14)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Statistics
Statistics are correct to end of round 1, 2020 [4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
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 2410011213220.00.011.02.013.02.02.0
Career 52 14 9 726 314 1040 292 176 0.3 0.2 14.0 6.0 20.0 5.6 3.4

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. "AFL Tables - Nic Newman statistics". AFL Tables.
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