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John Newnham

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John Newnham
Personal information
Date of birth (1942-10-25)25 October 1942
Original team(s) Ivanhoe Amateurs
Height / weight 170 cm / 70 kg
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John Newnham (born 25 October 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL.

Originally from Ivanhoe, Newnham was a rover and started his career well. He was Fitzroy's top vote getter in the Brownlow Medal in just his second season and finished runner up in their Best and fairest that year.

Newnham was a seven time Victorian interstate representative, with games at the 1966 and 1969 Carnivals.

References

  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.