AFL - Sam Newman, Australian Rules Footballer & Media Personality (60 Minutes, Ch.9)

Sam Newman is a former Australian rules footballer who is also well-known for his media career and controversial persona. He was born on December 22, 1945, in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Newman played as a ruckman/forward for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1964 to 1980, amassing 300 games and scoring 400 goals during his career. After retiring from football, Newman transitioned into a successful media personality. He gained widespread fame as a co-host on the popular Australian sports television program "The Footy Show" (AFL) which aired from 1994 to 2018. Newman's tenure on the show was marked by his outspoken nature and controversial opinions, which often sparked public debate and criticism. Throughout his media career, Sam Newman became known for his sometimes divisive and provocative commentary on various social and political issues, in addition to sports. His candid and sometimes confrontational style made him a polarizing figure in Australian media.