The Geelong Football Club will remember iconic player, Ken Newland who sadly passed away recently aged 75.
Newland was an instrumental player for the Cats between 1965 and 1978, playing 198 games for the club and 216 VFL games in total.
Creating a legacy in Geelong’s iconic number three guernsey, Newland featured in numerous Finals series, the 1967 VFL Grand Final and a Reserves Premiership during his time at the club.
After his retirement from the VFL, Newland was recognised as an influential figure at the Geelong Football Club and was inducted to the Club’s Hall of Fame.
Hailing from Warrnambool Tech, Newland joined the Cats in 1965 at the tender age of 16, immediately having an impact at the top level.
At 18 years of age, Newland took one of the most spectacular marks in Geelong Football Club history, when he soared above a pack against Richmond in the 1967 Grand Final.
When Newland was just 21 years old he reached his 100th VFL game, with Tim Watson and Garry Young the only players to reach the same milestone at a younger age.
A talented forward, Newland went on to kick 255 goals from his 216 games at the top level, including a career high 39 goals in the 1973 season.
Newland also played an instrumental role in the Cats 1975 reserves premiership, regarded as one of the best players on the ground in the Grand Final victory over Richmond.
The Club sends its heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family and friends.
Rest peacefully, Ken.
