Stephen Newport
Melbourne and St Kilda
AFL career
140 games66 goals
- Debut
- R5 1985 v CAR25 Apr 1985
- Most recent
- R7 1993 v RCH8 May 1993
Stats
1993 | STK | 1 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 |
1992 | STK | 18 | 9.5 | 4.4 | 13.9 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 51 |
1991 | STK | 20 | 11.3 | 5.6 | 16.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 56 |
1990 | MEL | 18 | 12.2 | 5.3 | 17.5 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 63 |
1989 | MEL | 20 | 14.8 | 5.9 | 20.7 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 75 |
1988 | MEL | 24 | 11.1 | 3.5 | 14.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 57 |
1987 | MEL | 9 | 12.2 | 3.3 | 15.6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 59 |
1986 | MEL | 18 | 13.2 | 4.3 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | - | 0.7 | 0.4 | - |
1985 | MEL | 12 | 10.0 | 4.4 | 14.4 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | - | 0.8 | 0.6 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Dingley via Caulfield Grammar, Stephen Newport established himself as a premier run-with player during Melbourne's resurgence under John Northey in the late 1980s. Renowned for elite endurance and a booming right foot, he was far more than a defensive stopper; he was a damaging utility capable of drifting forward to kick long-range goals, a trait famously displayed during the 1988 finals series. His ability to shut down opposition stars while accumulating possessions saw him finish fourth in the club’s Best and Fairest in just his second season. He became a mainstay of the Demons' lineup, playing in the 1988 Grand Final loss to Hawthorn and enjoying a career-best year in 1989, where he polled 10 Brownlow votes and represented Victoria.
Newport's move to St Kilda at the end of 1990 remains a significant piece of trade history, as he was swapped for Rod Owen and the draft pick that Melbourne subsequently used to recruit cult hero Allen Jakovich. At Moorabbin, Newport brought his trademark professionalism and work rate to a Saints side on the rise, adding vital experience to their midfield and half-back line. Although his stint at St Kilda was shorter, his resilience was evident when he was delisted at the end of 1992 only to be redrafted by the club for a final season in 1993. He later returned to Melbourne as a director and player welfare manager, cementing his reputation as a dedicated servant of the game.
Profile
- Born
- 05 Nov 1965 (age 60y 350d)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Dingley via Caulfield Grammar, Stephen Newport established himself as a premier run-with player during Melbourne's resurgence under John Northey in the late 1980s. Renowned for elite endurance and a booming right foot, he was far more than a defensive stopper; he was a damaging utility capable of drifting forward to kick long-range goals, a trait famously displayed during the 1988 finals series. His ability to shut down opposition stars while accumulating possessions saw him finish fourth in the club’s Best and Fairest in just his second season. He became a mainstay of the Demons' lineup, playing in the 1988 Grand Final loss to Hawthorn and enjoying a career-best year in 1989, where he polled 10 Brownlow votes and represented Victoria.
Newport's move to St Kilda at the end of 1990 remains a significant piece of trade history, as he was swapped for Rod Owen and the draft pick that Melbourne subsequently used to recruit cult hero Allen Jakovich. At Moorabbin, Newport brought his trademark professionalism and work rate to a Saints side on the rise, adding vital experience to their midfield and half-back line. Although his stint at St Kilda was shorter, his resilience was evident when he was delisted at the end of 1992 only to be redrafted by the club for a final season in 1993. He later returned to Melbourne as a director and player welfare manager, cementing his reputation as a dedicated servant of the game.