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Willie Newton

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Willie Newton
Personal information
Full nameWillie Newton
Born (1978-06-14) 14 June 1978 (age 46)
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996–97 Western Suburbs 5 1 1 0 6
Source: [1]
As of 28 December 2022

Willie Newton is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs in the ARL competition.

Playing career

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Newton 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

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  1. ^ "Willie Newton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.