HERE'S everything you need to know about new Blue Nic Newman, who has joined Carlton from Sydney. The Club secured the 25-year-old with a future fourth round pick on deadline day in the trade period.

Age: 25
Height: 186cm
Weight: 84kg
Recruited from: Frankston Dolphins (VFL)/Sydney Swans 
Draft history: Selected with pick No.35 in the 2015 AFL rookie draft (Sydney Swans)

Debut: Round 2, 2017 v Western Bulldogs
Position: Half-back
Career games: 31
Goals: 8

OVERVIEW

Smooth-moving defender Nic Newman will strengthen Carlton’s defensive stocks, with the 25-year-old arriving from Sydney. 

Newman becomes a Blue after a solid couple of seasons for the Swans, where he played 31 games in two seasons. He played the majority off half-back, with stints on the wing.

Averaging 19 disposals over his AFL career, Newman had a career-best 35 disposals in his first win against North Melbourne in Round 8, 2017. 

After arriving from VFL side Frankston at the end of 2014, Newman has proven himself to be an accomplished performer at senior level, with his precise left foot and ability to rebound from defence his key strengths.

With finals experience under his belt and having played the last eight games in 2018 consecutively, Newman could prove to be a shrewd acquisition at his new club.

BEST AFL PERFORMANCE 

While he had 35 disposals in just his fifth game, his performance the next week was just as good. Coming up against St Kilda, Newman backed things up with another 30 disposals. He also kicked a goal in the third term, had six score involvements and a match-high 650 metres gained.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The positives are three-fold for Carlton’s newest recruit: efficiency, versatility and grit. His left foot across half-back is his main asset, hitting targets and launching his side in defence. He is equally adept in the back-line and along the wing, where he spent a fair portion of his time in 2017. Generally, his tackles stay stuck: Newman ranked elite in 2017 with a tackle efficiency rate of 78 percent.

THEY SAID IT

“He’s a half-back that can pinch-hit on the wing. He brings some depth to our back half, is a lovely kick and has played some regular footy with the Swans.” 

- GM List Management and Strategy Stephen Silvagni speaking to Carlton Media