Post Game Permutation: AFL Rd 12: Carlton vs Fremantle

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As Kruddler said originally, he averaged 20 possies at the Saints and was a consistent performer, he wasnt recruited to
be a star or win games with us just buy some time while the likes of Obrien, Dow, Philp, Ramsay developed and forced him out of the team. So far its job done for Newnes, he was a slow starter but added some goals to his game which has made him handy.
My son inlaw to be is a mad Saints fan and wasnt a fan of Newnes but said the one thing he does do well is kick goals from set shots as he has a decent kicking action.

Good stuff. The positive in Newnes' game -- even before the winning goal last game -- is his ability to drift forward and kick goals. When he drifts into defence he's a liability, on the wing he's serviceable. Another plus is that he seems to be popular amongst the boys. However, the time will come, hopefully sooner rather than later, that he'll be replaced by a youngster who's much better.