But can he run through the midfield?
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http://neafl.com.au/statistically-speaking-round-6/
"Nic Newman has been on fire in the NEAFL in 2018. Newman has played two AFL games but hasn’t managed to find his way back into the side since being dropped after Round 4. In the last two weeks, Newman has racked up 74 disposals including 59 kicks, 16 marks, 16 tackles, 12 inside 50s and 9 rebound 50s."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-11/why-cant-he-get-a-game
The versatile 25-year-old was unlucky to be dropped after gathering 19 possessions in Sydney's round one win over West Coast, and despite playing 20 games last season in defence and on a wing, he looks to be out of favour. Newman's leg speed is his biggest issue where he can be exposed in the midfield, and with Jarrad McVeigh, Jake Lloyd, Callum Mills and Nick Smith locks as small defenders, there doesn't seem to be a spot for him at the moment. Newman uses the ball well on his trusty left boot but he might be forced to wait for his opportunity in the NEAFL. - Adam Curley
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I know its only the NEAFL but that's Tom Mitchell numbers when he couldn't crack the Sydney midfield in the NEAFL as well. Best position is probably midfield and gives us a mature body to block for Crippa and crash n bash id suggest. May be what has been promised to him and why he chose to come to us rather than sign on at the Swans. Play him in his best position and lets see what he delivers.
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