Murray Newman facts for kids
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| Full name | Murray Edgar Newman | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Upper Swan JFC | ||
| Draft | 23rd pick, 2011 National Draft (West Coast) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward pocket, midfielder | ||
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Murray Edgar Newman (born 18 November 1993) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Newman is from Perth, Western Australia. He played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). The WAFL is a top football league in Western Australia.
Early Football Journey
Murray Newman started his football journey in Perth. He played for the Swan Districts Football Club. He played 19 games for them.
He also represented his home state, Western Australia. This was at the 2011 AFL Under 18 Championships. This competition showcases young football talent.
Joining the AFL
Newman was chosen in the 2011 AFL National Draft. He was the 23rd player picked. This meant he would join the West Coast Eagles.
He made his first senior game for West Coast in 2012. This was in Round 14 of the 2012 AFL season. The game was against the Gold Coast Suns at Patersons Stadium. Newman joined the game in the third quarter. He scored two goals in his very first game.
End of Professional Career
Murray Newman played for the West Coast Eagles until 2015. He was delisted by the team in October 2015. This means he was no longer part of their player list.
Heritage
Murray Newman is an Australian Aboriginal person. He has family connections to the Yamatji and Noongar peoples. These are two important Aboriginal groups in Western Australia.
