Historical information

Championship played at Adelaide in June 1969, Title won by Victoria.
Peter Walker
Born: 12/06/1942
From: Beeac
Height: 183cm
Weight: 76kg
Natural kicking foot: Right
Guernsey number: 34
First senior match: Round 3, 1960 v Fitzroy at the Brunswick Street Oval

After taking time to settle at senior level, he found his rightful place on the half-back line. Once he gained confidence, he became a champion, dashing player who could mark above taller opponents and swing Geelong into attack instantly with fine disposal. His duels with Darrel Baldock of St Kilda were outstanding during the 1960s. He always played the game fairly and followed coaches’ instructions to the letter.

Total Brownlow Medal votes: 32
Premiership team selection: 1963
Captain: 2 matches (1969)
Club Best & Fairest: 1965
Runner-up in club B&F count: 1963
Third in club B&F count: 1967
Fifth in club B&F count: 1968, 1969
Eighth in club B&F count: 1964 (equal)
GFC Hall of Fame inductee (2002)
GFC Life Membership (1968)
Career span: 1960-69; 1971
Total matches: Premiership 159, Interstate 9
Total goals: Premiership 1, Interstate 0
Finals matches: 15
Finals goals: 0
Last senior match: Round 11, 1971 v Richmond at Kardinia Park
Died: 08/07/2010
John ‘Sam’ Newman
Born: 22/12/1945
From: Geelong Grammar
Height: 189cm
Weight: 94kg
Natural kicking foot: Right
Guernsey number: 17
First senior match: Round 3, 1964 v Fitzroy at the Brunswick St Oval

The champion ruckman/forward-pocket/back-pocket became a valuable centre half-forward late in his career. He was a magnificent high mark and a great handball exponent. His ability to maneuver his body into correct position at ruck contests and in marking duels was equal to that of Graham Farmer. He worked hard to overcome severe kidney and ankle injuries to play 300 matches for Geelong in a magnificent 17-season span.

Total Brownlow Medal votes: 85
Captain: 41 matches (1974-75)
Club Best & Fairest: 1968, 1975
Runner-up in club B&F count: 1974
Third in club B&F count: 1965, 1970, 1976
Fourth in club B&F count: 1969
Fifth in club B&F count: 1973, 1979
Seventh in club B&F count: 1967, 1977
All Australian selection: 1969
GFC Team of the 20th Century selection (back pocket)
GFC Hall of Fame inductee (2002)
GFC Hall of Fame Legend
GFC Life Membership (1971)
Career span: 1964-80
Total matches: Premiership 300, Night/Pre-Season Series 4, Interstate 8
Total goals: Premiership 110, Night/Pre-Season Series 4, Interstate 1
Finals matches: 12
Finals goals: 4
Last senior match: Second Semi Final, 1980 v Richmond at Waverley Park
Information provided by Mr Col Hutchinson GFC Historian

Physical description

White painted wooden frame with glass front. White mounting card surrounds the photograph. Black and white photograph of John 'Sam' Newman, Ivan Morris, A.R. Jack Jennings and Peter Walker standing in front of a wire fence. Above on the mounting card states "GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB" and the supporting text below provides context for the photograph. Wire on the back for hanging.