Holmes vs Newcombe

[TheUnicorn]

If you could draft one of these players regardless of your team's needs, based solely on the player and who they will become, who would you take?



Max Holmes

Team

• McClelland Trophy (Geelong): 2022

Individual

• Geelong F.C. Best Young Player Award: 2021
• 2× Carji Greeves Medal: 2024, 2025

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Jai Newcombe​

Team

• McClelland Trophy (Hawthorn): 2024

Individual

• AFLCA best young player: 2022
• Peter Crimmins Medal: 2024
• 22under22 team: 2023
• AFL Rising Star nominee: 2022

 

[Blackhawk42]

This is a bit of weird one. Aside from their age they aren't really that comparable as players.

Also, Jai has been our most important player for 4 years now, so even if Holmes was then perfect fit for our club, even as a hypothetical it isn't a trade I'd ever consider making.

I'd assume neutrals would probably select Holmes, in large part due to his explosiveness and athletic qualities.
As general footballs I don't see a lot separating them, however. Newcombe is as well rounded as any midfielder in the competition, with few deficiencies in his game.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Somewhat ironically, I think both players are the exact kind of midfielders that the other team needs right now.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

If Newcombe can kick, then I'll pick him.

 

[Blackhawk42]

If Newcombe can kick, then I'll pick him.

Holmes kicking efficiency: 61%
Newcombe: 63%

Overall disposal efficiency:
Holmes: 68%
Newcombe: 72%

Jai is the best set shot at our club behind Jack Gunston too. If we had a deeper midfield I'd like to see him play forward more often.