Sam Newman

This is the player profile for John Noel William Newman (a.k.a. Sam Newman), born in Geelong, Victoria in 1945. He played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL.

Not to be confused with:
Sam Newman (b. 06/01/1901) - St Kilda

Player Details

Name: John Newman
Full Name: John Noel William Newman
Alias: Sam Newman
DOB: 22/12/1945
POB: Geelong, Victoria
Height: 189cm
Weight: 94kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1964-1980) - 300 matches, 110 goals
    • Geelong (1964-1980) - 300 matches, 110 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Geelong (1964-1980)
      • 300 matches played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL, with 41 as captain
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1969

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1964 VFL Season Geelong 17 7 R03-04, R06-18, SF, PF
1965 VFL Season Geelong 19 13 R01-18, SF
1966 VFL Season Geelong 16 11 R01-08, R12-18, SF
1967 VFL Season Geelong 15 8 R01-07, R12-18, SF
1968 VFL Season Geelong 21 7 R01-08, R10-20, SF, PF
1969 VFL Season Geelong 20 7 R01-09, R11-20, SF
1970 VFL Season Geelong 21 0 R01-17, R19-22
1971 VFL Season Geelong 3 0 R11-13
1972 VFL Season Geelong 17 3 R01-05, R07, R11-21
1973 VFL Season Geelong 16 4 R01-09, R11-14, R20-22
1974 VFL Season Geelong 21 3 R01-08, R10-22
1975 VFL Season Geelong 20 3 R01-13, R16-22
1976 VFL Season Geelong 23 1 R01-03, R05-22, EF, SF
1977 VFL Season Geelong 21 4 R01-20, R22
1978 VFL Season Geelong 15 9 R09-22, EF
1979 VFL Season Geelong 13 11 R01-11, R21-22
1980 VFL Season Geelong 22 19 R01-16, R18-22, SF

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1974 VFL Season Geelong 21 R01-08, R10-22
1975 VFL Season Geelong 20 R01-13, R16-22