Carlton’s matchwinner Jack Newnes is dating the daughter of ex Saints coach Grant Thomas
Former Saints coach Grant Thomas is impressed by Carlton’s man of the moment Jack Newnes’ matchwinning goal. Lucky his daughter Jordan, who’s been dating the Blue for the past five years.
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Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas wasn’t surprised by the matchwinning efforts of Carlton’s man of the moment, Jack Newnes.
Newnes has been dating Thomas’s daughter Jordan for the past five years with Thomas revealing his joy at seeing the “sensational kick” that won the weekend’s match against Fremantle.
“I have a vested interest here, my daughter has been going out with Jack for about five years. So as soon as he had the ball in his hands I said he’s going to kick this,’’ Thomas said on 3AW.
“It was a sensational kick. A lot of discussion around the rule, where the ball should have been..... These things are all just fantastic things for discussion among footy fans.”
Thomas said he was impressed by Newnes from the moment he met him. He played 155 games for the Saints before crossing to Carlton this season.
“I couldn’t believe when I first met Jack, he was such a shy, quiet dude,’’ Thomas said.
“He goes about his business. Very humble, got great qualities, and everything else.
“It was no surprise to us that he keeps focusing on the team and the club.
“I’m sure he was quite emotional at one point after the game there and when he put his head on the pillow I’m sure he had a smile on his face. He’s a great team player.”
Newnes, 27, and Thomas, who is one of eight children, have shared several loved up pictures together on Instagram.
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