Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn : Jai “Duke” Newcombe - 2022 AFLCA Best Young Player, extends to 2026!

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Mr September. It is time to shine

His style of play is what stands up in finals.

 

[KermitJagger]

Finished the season with a cheeky 19 coaches votes in the last 2 games.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Finished the season with a cheeky 19 coaches votes in the last 2 games.

They only showed the top 10 after that.

Anyone have any idea where he finished? Had to be top 20 again.

 

[KermitJagger]

They only showed the top 10 after that.

Anyone have any idea where he finished? Had to be top 20 again.

Rocketed to 15th with the final two rounds.

 

[cryptor]

One of the talking points ahead of the EF was that arguably the best player in the league was playing in this game and the opposition would need to find a way to contain him if they were to be a shot at winning.

Obviously the talk was about Bontempelli, but maybe it should have been about this guy instead. What a clinic he put on.

 

[KermitJagger]

One of the talking points ahead of the EF was that arguably the best player in the league was playing in this game and the opposition would need to find a way to contain him if they were to be a shot at winning.

Obviously the talk was about Bontempelli, but maybe it should have been about this guy instead. What a clinic he put on.

Average player rating of 20.21 since the Adelaide game, Bontempelli's season average is 19.60.

The maths checks out!

 

[VandoHawk]

New Mr September

 

[satan1]

Bent the game to his will.
Beast.

 

[The Chad and I]

Beast Mode.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Mr September. It is time to shine

Knew it. Beast

 

[KermitJagger]

Top 10 players of teams still in the finals, most recent form.



Newc is averaging 31 disposals at 81% DE, 365 metres gained, 10 ground ball gets, 4 centre clearances, 8 total, 1 goal assist and 10 score involvements a game.

If he can get another goal a game they're virtually identical numbers to Petracca 2021, just with better DE.

 

[Billyc]

He is now one of the best midfielders in the competition. Took on and easily defeated much higher profile opponents last night. He’s a star who is made for finals

 

[grumbleguts]

The legend himself signing some footy cards!

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Interesting, left handed.

 

[MisterBean]

With Day out, our chances of beating the Bulldogs depended a lot on Jai's performance. And he didn't let us down.

He rose to the occasion like a caffeine addict at a coffee shop—wide-eyed, enthusiastic, and fueled by a desperate need for success.

The only bad thing he did on the night was breaking Josh Ward's nose.

 

[Blackhawk42]

The only bad thing he did on the night was breaking Josh Ward's nose.

When did that happen? Completely missed it.

 

[kirbatron]

When did that happen? Completely missed it.

newk headbutted him after he kicked that snap from 40 in the 2nd

 

[satan1]

When did that happen? Completely missed it.

 

[Blackhawk42]

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Ha, well there you go!

Ps. One of my best mates was the goal umpire who signalled that one. Was his first ever final as well.

 

[tommyk72]

Top 10 players of teams still in the finals, most recent form.

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Newc is averaging 31 disposals at 81% DE, 365 metres gained, 10 ground ball gets, 4 centre clearances, 8 total, 1 goal assist and 10 score involvements a game.

If he can get another goal a game they're virtually identical numbers to Petracca 2021, just with better DE.

Mass I get. Surprised to see Weddle there.

 

[MasterSamurai]

His teammates need to stay away from him. Just celebrate within safe distance and DON'T go for the same ball either.

 

[H00t]

His teammates need to stay away from him. Just celebrate within safe distance and DON'T go for the same ball either.

We need to wrap him in bubble wrap to protect our other players.

 

[Hawkboy62]

After a slow start to the year Duke's hitting top gear at the right time. He does like playing the Doggies, though.

He's massively underrated by non Hawks, being a MSD pick up, but still as a load of upside, with a long career ahead. Big, strong, tough, skilled and durable. Also a very fair player, without a big ego, who is prepared to role play for his team. So glad he is a Haw!

 

[KermitJagger]

After a slow start to the year Duke's hitting top gear at the right time. He does like playing the Doggies, though.

He's massively underrated by non Hawks, being a MSD pick up, but still as a load of upside, with a long career ahead. Big, strong, tough, skilled and durable. Also a very fair player, without a big ego, who is prepared to role play for his team. So glad he is a Haw!

He had an inconsistent start but he almost single handedly dragged us over the line against Collingwood in Round 4, and was best on in Round 6 against North. Feel his early season woes were over sold.

Polled coaches votes in 10 games this season, the same as Moore. In all honesty polling in that many games for the Hawks is like polling in 15 at another club given how even we are.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

The only bad thing he did on the night was breaking Josh Ward's nose.

The guy is made of granite

Our blokes should know better than to get in his way

First Day and now Ward.

 

[KermitJagger]

Mentioned in the Dear thread about Brayshaw's commentary sucking the energy out of footy.

How's this one.
"Newcombe... they're in front"