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| Jacob Newton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 20 March 2006 | ||
| Original team | Norwood | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2025 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2025, West Coast vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 46 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | West Coast | 5 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jacob Newton (born 20 March 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior and SANFL career
[edit]Newton played for Norwood in the SANFL under 18s.[1] He also represented South Australia in the AFL U18 Championships, averaging 11.5 disposals and 1.5 goals a game.[2]
After going undrafted in the 2024 AFL draft Newton signed with Norwood in the SANFL.[3] He kicked 7 goals in 4 games.[4]
AFL career
[edit]Newton was selected by West Coast with pick 9 of the 2025 mid-season rookie draft.[5] He made his debut in round 23 of the 2025 AFL season.[6]
Ahead of round 5 of the 2026 AFL season, Newton was ruled out for the remainder of the season after requiring navicular surgery.[7]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 20, 2026.[8]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | West Coast | 46 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | West Coast | 46 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 2.3 | |
| Career | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Get to know Norwood U18 Jacob Newton". norwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "Jacob Newton". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "Jacob Newton commits to Norwood". norwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "Jacob Newton". sanfl.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "Newton a new Eagle!". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "Newton to soar in AFL debut". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ "West Coast Eagles injury update: Round Five". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jacob Newton". AFL Tables. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Jacob Newton's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Jacob Newton at AustralianFootball.com
- Jacob Newton's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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