Nic Newman Explained

Nic Newman
Fullname:Nic Newman
Nickname:Nip, Newy, Noodles, Mr. Underrated
Birth Date:15 January 1993
Originalteam: (VFL)
Draftpick:No. 35, 2015 rookie draft
Debutdate:Round 2, 2017
Debutstadium:Etihad Stadium
Height:187 cm
Weight:83 kg
Position:Defender
Guernsey:24
Years1:2015 - 2018
Games Goals1:31 (8)
Years2:2019 -
Games Goals2:93 (10)
Games Goalstotal:124 (18)
Statsend:Round 15,2024

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

Sydney Swans

A mature aged recruit at almost 22 years old, from VFL club, 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 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]

|- style="background:#eaeaea;"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2017| style="text-align:center" | | 28 || 20 || 7 || 7 || 260 || 146 || 406 || 95 || 75 || 0.4 || 0.4 || 13.0 || 7.3 || 20.3 || 4.8 || 3.8|-! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2018| style="text-align:center" | | 28 || 11 || 1 || 0 || 127 || 66 || 193 || 60 || 33 || 0.1 || 0.0 || 11.5 || 6.0 || 17.5 || 5.5 || 3.0|- style="background:#eaeaea;"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2019| style="text-align:center" | | 24 || 20 || 6 || 2 || 328 || 100 || 428 || 135 || 66 || 0.3 || 0.1 || 16.4 || 5.0 || 21.4 || 6.8 || 3.3|-! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2020| style="text-align:center" | | 24 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 13 || 2 || 15 || 4 || 2 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 6.5 || 1.0 || 7.5 || 2.0 || 1.0|-! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2021| style="text-align:center" | | 24 || 14 || 0 || 1 || 199 || 76 || 275 || 86 || 54 || 0.0 || 0.1 || 14.2 || 5.4 || 19.6 || 6.1 || 3.9|- class="sortbottom"! colspan=3| Career! 67! 14! 10! 927! 390! 1317! 380! 230! 0.2! 0.1! 13.8! 5.8! 19.6! 5.6! 3.4|}

Notes and References

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