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Jai Newcombe

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Jai Newcombe enjoyed a career-best year in 2024, finishing 10th in the AFL’s Brownlow Medal count and winning his maiden Peter Crimmins Medal, after finishing runner-up in the prior two seasons. Known for his tenacity, high work rate, aggression and ability to impact contests around the ground, the 23-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the AFL’s premier ball-winners. In 2024, the Newcombe featured in all 25 possible matches for the Hawks and ranked above average in disposals (24.8 per game) and tackles (4.4 per game) and elite in handballs (14.3 per game) and clearances (5.9 per game).


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Jai Newcombe
Jai Newcombe enjoyed a career-best year in 2024, finishing 10th in the AFL’s Brownlow Medal count and winning his maiden Peter Crimmins Medal, after finishing runner-up in the prior two seasons. Known for his tenacity, high work rate, aggression and ability to impact contests around the ground, the 23-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the AFL’s premier ball-winners. In 2024, the Newcombe featured in all 25 possible matches for the Hawks and ranked above average in disposals (24.8 per game) and tackles (4.4 per game) and elite in handballs (14.3 per game) and clearances (5.9 per game).


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Honours

Team and player honours

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2nd Place - Peter Crimmins Medal
Years award won:
2022, 2023
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Hawthorn's Lethal Award
Years award won:
2022
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AFLPA's 22 Under 22 Team
Years award won:
2023
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AFLCA’s Best Young Player
Years award won:
2022
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NAB Rising Star Nominee
Years award won:
2022

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Latest Player Videos

  • 29:51

    I Spent A Day With Hawthorn BULL Jai Newcombe

    On the 4th instalment of 'I Spent A Day With', we hung out with the mid-season marvel Jai Newcombe on the first day of the pre season.

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  • 02:17

    PCM 2023 | Second Place - Jai Newcombe

    Hear from Jai Newcombe as he accepts 2nd place at the 2023 Peter Crimmins Medal.

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  • 03:00

    A career best outing for Newcombe | R22 MVP

    Newcombe in his 50th game absolutely dominated the Western Bulldogs.

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  • 01:42

    Post Game | Jai Newcombe

    We spoke to Jai Newcombe after a gritty clash against the Bulldogs.

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  • 08:29

    Hawks turn the clock back on 360

    Jai Newcombe and Andy Gowers spoke on AFL 360 ahead of the Hawk's Retro Round Clash against the Pies.

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  • 01:28

    Jai's gritty performance secures MVP

    Jai Newcombe's hard-nosed effort against the Giants saw him lay claim to a hard earned MVP. Thanks to iiNet.

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  • 01:28

    Post Game | Jai Newcombe

    We chatted to Jai Newcombe after a hard-fought contest against the Giants.

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  • 01:10

    Newcombe shines in explosive MVP performance

    Jai Newcombe has claimed MVP honours after dominating the contest around the ground finishing with 28 disposals and 5 clearances. Thanks to iiNet.

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  • 12:24

    Jai Newcombe joins the Rush Hour

    Hawks young gun Jai Newcombe dropped into the Triple M studios! He talked through never leaving Australia, his junior cricketing career and the rise of a young Hawthorn group on the eve of the season.

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  • 01:14

    Jai Newcombe discusses contract extension

    Hear from Jai Newcombe as he speaks to Channel 7 following a contract extension until 2026.

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Latest Player News

  1. Newcombe crowned 2024 Peter Crimmins Medallist

    Jai Newcombe has won the 2024 Peter Crimmins Medal.

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  2. MVP: Newcombe wins for a third time

    Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe has taken out the Round 23 MVP award.

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  3. MVP: Newcombe gets MVP nod

    Young gun Jai Newcombe has been voted the Round 16 MVP in Hawthorn’s 61-point win over the Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

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  4. Trio of Hawks recognised by coaches

    Blake Hardwick, Karl Amon and Jai Newcombe have polled coaches votes following their performances against Collingwood in Gather Round.

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