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Sasha Newnham Wins Howlong's Best and Fairest Award

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Sasha Newnham has taken out Howlong's best and fairest award, marking the first senior best and fairest award for the 23-year-old. This achievement comes as a surprise to Newnham, who had a slow start to the season but managed to turn his form around after being moved to the ruck and forward. Newnham's win is a significant moment for the Newnham family, as his older brother Connor, who plays for Kiewa-Sandy Creek, won the Hawks' best and fairest award recently.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sasha Newnham, 23, has won Howlong's best and fairest award, marking his first senior best and fairest award.
  • Newnham had a slow start to the season but managed to turn his form around after being moved to the ruck and forward.
  • The win comes as a surprise to Newnham, who has predominantly played centre half-back for the past four years.
  • Newnham credits his development under co-coaches Matt McDonald and David Miles, as well as his playing experience in Darwin over the off-season with the Banks Bulldogs.
  • Newnham's brother Connor won the Hawks' best and fairest award recently, making them one of the few sets of brothers to win best and fairest awards at different clubs in the same season.
  • Newnham has re-signed with the Spiders for next season.
  • The Spiders also recently re-signed Azzi medallist Hamish Clark, who had been linked to returning to Bullioh.

Statistics:

  • Newnham played 15 games for Howlong this season.
  • He averaged 20 possessions per game.
  • Newnham scored a total of 5 goals for the season.
  • The Banks Bulldogs team he played for in Darwin finished asPremier Reserves runners-up.
  • Connor Newnham won the Hawks' best and fairest award with 135 votes.

Sources:

  • Brent Godde, "Sasha's first senior best and fairest award" (exact citation not available)

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