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John Newnham

b. 1942

Australian rules footballer

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Born 1942. John Newnham is an australian rules football player.

John Newnham (born 25 October 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL.

Originally from Ivanhoe, Newnham was a rover and started his career well. He was Fitzroy's top vote getter in the Brownlow Medal in just his second season and finished runner up in their Best and fairest that year.

Newnham was a seven time Victorian interstate representative, with games at the 1966 and 1969 Carnivals.

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Who is John Newnham?

Australian rules footballer

When was John Newnham born?

John Newnham was born on 25 October 1942.

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John Newnham is an australian rules football player.

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