Re: Post Game Permutation: AFL Rd 12: Carlton vs Fremantle
Reply #213 –
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.
He's been ok without setting the world on fire. 9 goals from 11 games is ok for a Carlton player, a tad over 11 disposals a game is below average I'm guessing for a player of his experience and the position/role he plays. 12 disposals and 1 goal like he did v Freo wouldnt cut it for very long, he did however lay 8 tackles which I like. His goal was the match winner and may have saved him for another week. I am abit meh towards him if I'm being honest.