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Dave Newman

DOB: 28 February 1923
Died: 4 February 1995

MFC Debut: Round 8, 1947 against St. Kilda at MCG
Last Game: Round 13, 1947 against Geelong at Kardinia Park

From: Fitzroy District/Collingwood

Number: 2 (1947)

Games: 4 (53 total)
Goals: 1 (33 total)
Career Statistics

WinsDrawsLossesWinning %
20250.00

Brother of Charlie Newman, who had played 15 times for Melbourne between 1943 and 1945, Dave played for Collingwood in Round 5, 1947 but by Round 8 was in the Demon side. He was the brother-in-law of Richie Emselle, who suggested he transfer to Melbourne.

Newman played four games as a half-forward flank. He joined Tongala as playing coach in 1948, taking them to a premiership the next year. He remained with the club as a player through 1955.

YearGamesGoalsBrownlow
1947 410

Lists
Collingwood
Family
Players without photos
Two clubs in the same season

Media
Argus - 21/05/1947
Herald - 21/05/1947
Argus - 06/06/1947
Kyabram Free Press - 08/04/1948
Shepparton Advertiser - 18/03/1949
Argus - 13/05/1955

Links
Australian Football profile
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Wikipedia profile