Jacob Newton
Australian rules footballer (born 2006)
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Jacob Newton (born 20 March 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Born
20 March 2006
Original team
Norwood
Draft
No. 9, 2025 mid-season rookie draft
Debut
Round 23, 2025, West Coast vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium
| Jacob Newton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 20 March 2006 | ||
| Original team | Norwood | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2025 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2025, West Coast vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 46 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | West Coast | 3 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Junior and SANFL career
Newton played for Norwood in the SANFL under 18s.[1] He also represented South Australia in the AFL U18 Championships, averaging 11.5 disposals and 1.5 goals a game.[2]
After going undrafted in the 2024 AFL draft Newton signed with Norwood in the SANFL.[3] He kicked 7 goals in 4 games.[4]
AFL career
Newton was selected by West Coast with pick 9 of the 2025 mid-season rookie draft.[5] He made his debut in round 23 of the 2025 AFL season.[6]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 1, 2026.[7]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | West Coast | 46 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | West Coast | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | |
| Career | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0 | ||
