Carlton have announced the signing of delisted free agent Jack Newnes for the 2020 season.
Newnes, 26, played 155 games for the Saints, kicking 55 goals across his eight seasons with the club.
He was apart of the Saints' leadership group for four years and will bring a wealth of experience and strong leadership skills to the Blues.
The wingman collected 20 or more disposals in each of the first 5 rounds playing through the midfield and managed to record over 400 metres gained in six of his 20 appearances in 2019.
Newnes has also shown that he is a durable player, playing 123 consecutive games across his eight seasons to tie the clubs record for the most consecutive games played.
Newnes said he could not wait for pre-season to begin in the navy blue.
โI am really excited, it has been a bit of a whirlwind the last couple of months but Iโm glad the decision has been made. I am rapt to start and get to know everyone,โ Newnes told the club website.
โI think there are a lot of young players here and Iโve got a lot of experience so hopefully Iโll be sharing a bit of knowledge about what it takes.
โIโve got a lot of improvement in my game personally: I havenโt yet reached the highest level I can, so I am really excited to push myself and push the group as well.โ
Carlton GM of List Management and Strategy Stephen Silvagni said the Blues were excited to add Newnes to an already exciting midfield group.
โJack has been in the system for eight years, he is a mature body who has played over 150 games and we think he can strengthen our playing list,โ Silvagni said.ย
โHe is an elite runner who will add another dynamic for us through the middle of the ground.ย
โWe are looking forward to seeing Jack hitting the ground running once he commences pre-season in November.โ
The final delisted free agency period closes on November 22.
