Newman - Midfielder or Defender?

[rfctigerarmy]

Newman is a fantastic player. Hes like the Coughlan's, Zantuck's and well... thats it.

I had a quick look at the end of the game and Newman looked very good in the midfield. He seemed to have lots of poise (sp?) and very quick at turning - things like that.

I have also seen him in the backline which he looks a little more suited too.

Basically have your say. Newman a midfielder or Defender?!

[Thrawn]

I'd love to see a match-up between Newman and Seinfield.

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I must admit that when he kicked a goal, I did my best Seinfeld impression ... <grimace> ... NEWMAN!

[CJH]

While Newman will play mostly as a back pocket this year, I would suggest that his longer term future does lay in the midfield, initially in a tagging kind of role.

He has pace, is a good kick, can mark, is hard and pretty strong. He also does appear to have footy smarts as well.

[shawry]

Originally posted by Thrawn
I'd love to see a match-up between Newman and Seinfield.

Fraser Gehrig would be way too tall for him.

[Dean3]

Newman is a midfielder / forward, but needs to work on his right side to be consistently dangerous.

[peejay]

If he was on a scanlon's footy card - the one with the pink chewy of years ago he would be listed as a "utility"

[rfctigerarmy]

Heres your answer folks. From a professional Richmond player.

Q:<rfctigerarmy> Do you think Newman is more of a midfield type player or a backman? Where is he suited?

A:<Ray_Hall> I think he'll progress into the midfield- He showed his strength on Saturday