Michael Newton Biography

A broken wrist will see Melbourne ruckman Michael Newton out of action for between six and eight weeks.

"It's a minor setback," Demons football general manager Chris Connolly said.

"He can continue his conditioning with his running and he'll continue his speed and endurance program."

Melbourne has delisted Michael Newton and John Meesen, but says the club is prepared to re-draft them if there is no interest from any other clubs.

Meanwhile, young Demons Clint Bartram, Kyle Cheney and Tom McNamara have agreed to contract extensions.

Melbourne forward Michael Newton says it was an awesome feeling to be involved in the final quarter of his side's eight-point win over Richmond at the MCG on Sunday, the Demons first win of the year for 2009.

"It was a good win and it was a great feeling out there. We all played together well and it all seemed to work well for us," he said.

"There hasn't been many times in the last couple of years where we've been in that position, so up at three-quarter time was very exciting. The boys were pumped.

"Personally, I ran out of legs a little bit, but it was good the boys were able to finish out the game and we had a big focus before the game to run out every minute."