Willie Newton is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs in the ARL competition.
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Full name | Willie Newton | |||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 14 June 1978 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 28 December 2022 |
Playing career
editNewton made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 20 of the 1996 ARL season against North Sydney at Campbelltown Sports Ground. The match is remembered for a field goal from Andrew Willis who won the game for Wests 23-22. Newton played two further games for the club in the 1996 season. In 1997, Newton made two appearances for Western Suburbs with the last being in round 3 against South Sydney which Wests lost 17-8.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Willie Newton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ^ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.