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‘Into my brain’: AFL great Sam Newman reveals health scare

Sam Newman, 80, spent 10 days in The Alfred Hospital after two transient ischemic attacks and surgery to widen a narrowed carotid artery, now recovering at home.

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The Geelong legend and controversial personality has opened up about how he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner.

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Sam Newman in serious health scare

AFL champion Sam Newman had to undergo emergency surgery after a major health scare and admits he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner.

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‘Into my brain’: AFL great Sam Newman reveals health scare

The Geelong legend and controversial personality has opened up about how he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Sam Newman undergoes emergency surgery after ‘medical episode’

The AFL champion spent 10 days in hospital and admits he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner’s quick thinking.

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Footy great left slurring his words after suffering two ‘mini strokes’

Geelong legend and TV personality Sam Newman is recovering after 10 days in hospital and an operation to widen an artery in his neck.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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