Sam NEWMAN

1964-80, 300 games, 110 goals

It has been said before – and will be repeated again before the end of his marvellous career, whenever that might be – that John Newman is a truly remarkable player. At 33 years of age and in his 16th VFL season, Newman is playing with the zest of a recruit … GA May 1979 Captain John Newman completely dominated the ruck, marked well around the ground and was always turning up in the goal square to take the saving mark. GA August 1975