Newy's 250th next Saturday
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Chris Newman’s substitution in Sunday’s win against St Kilda was a precautionary move, according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
Newman was the leading possession-winner on the ground with 21 (and a team-high five tackles), when he was handed the red vest during the third quarter of the Tigers’ 26-point win over the Saints.
However, the veteran defender is expected to lace up the boots for his 250th career match against the Sydney Swans this Saturday.
“He was just a little bit sore. It was probably like a couple of guys, we just left them on the bench toward the end there,” Hardwick said after the game.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-08-25/newman-rests-up-ahead-of-major-milestone