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Key Facts

Full name
Newton Chandler

Known as
Newton Chandler

Born
19 September 1893

Died
24 March 1997 (aged 103)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 25y 226d
Last game: 30y 353d

Height and weight
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 73 kg

Senior clubs
Carlton

Jumper numbers
Carlton: 8, 7, 2

Newton Chandler

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
CarltonV/AFL1919-192469110.1657%———0
Total1919-192469110.1657%———0

AFL: 2,392nd player to appear, 3,454th most games played, 4,812th most goals kickedCarlton: 336th player to appear, 261st most games played, 414th most goals kicked

Although he only played a total of 69 senior games, Newton Chandler's name is, in some respects, synonymous with that of the club he represented, Carlton. He began with the Blues in 1919, and was selected to represent the VFL in his second season. Dashing and clever, he played for most of his six-season league career as a wingman, where his predilection for setting off on long, weaving runs often came to the fore. After his playing career was over he served the club in numerous off field capacities, including secretary, vice president and treasurer. When he died in 1997 he was 103 years of age.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.