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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).
Murray Newman's Football Journey
Murray Newman was born in Perth, Western Australia. He began his football journey playing for local teams. He played with the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). This is a major football league in Western Australia.
Becoming an AFL Player
Murray showed great talent in his younger years. He was chosen to represent Western Australia in the 2011 AFL Under 18 Championships. This competition helps young players get noticed by AFL clubs.
In the 2011 AFL National Draft, Murray Newman was picked by the West Coast Eagles. He was the 23rd player chosen overall. This was a big step towards his dream of playing professional football.
AFL Debut and Career
Murray made his first senior game for the West Coast Eagles in 2012. This was in Round 14 of the 2012 AFL season. The game was against the Gold Coast Suns at Patersons Stadium on June 30, 2012.
He entered the game during the third quarter. In his very first AFL game, Murray kicked two goals. This was an exciting start to his career. He played a total of 6 games for the West Coast Eagles. He also played 19 games for Swan Districts during his career.
Murray Newman is an Australian Aboriginal person. He has heritage from the Yamatji and Noongar peoples. He finished his professional football career in October 2015.
