At the start of this year, following 20 seasons of AFL football in the 2000s, we asked you to help us come up with the Tigers’ Team of the 21^st Century so far. We put together a squad of 40 players from which we wanted you to select your best 22. To assist with the selection process, we also provided a profile and statistical analysis of each squad member. Only players that had appeared in a minimum of 50 games at senior level with Richmond during the 2000s were considered eligible for selection. After collating all the line-ups you compiled, the Tigers’ Team of the 21^st Century is complete. We’re now announcing one player per day, in positional order from the backline, until all 22 are revealed. We continue our gradual release today with one of the two half-backs in the line-up – Chris Newman.

Chris Newman

On-field position: Defender

Games in the 2000s (2002-15): 268

Goals: 56

Playing achievements/honours: Club captain 2009-12

Top 10 finishes in the Jack Dyer Medal: Seven – 7^th in 2003, 10^th in 2004, 6^th in 2005, 8^th in 2007, 4^th in 2008, 3^rd in 2009, 2^nd in 2010

HIGHLIGHTS Watch the best of Team of the 21st Century half-back, Chris Newman

AFL career averages

Kicks: 10.6

Handballs: 5.2

Disposals: 15.9

Marks: 4.5

Rebound-50s: 2.9

Inside-50s: 1.9

Contested possessions: 4.7

Uncontested possessions: 10.4

Tackles: 2.4

One-percenters: 2.7

Comment: Took a while to break into senior ranks at Richmond after being drafted from the Dandenong Stingrays, but developed into an extremely dependable defender for the Tigers. Was brave, composed, and provided plenty of opportunities for teammates further afield through his penetrating, precise left-foot kicks. Went about his business on-field with a minimum of fuss, but maximum efficiency. Also did an admirable job as the Club’s captain for four years.