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

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[TDS7]

None of the boys in club gear. Just cementing that Adidas are done, and waiting for November 1 for new gear

They made Jai put on the Gippsland polo, that's just cruel.

 

[flinchfree]

He’s back.

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If you want someone to put the Club on his shoulders, this is your guy. Not a coach, not a top draft pick, this kid.
In my top 10 favorite Hawks all time the last 45 years.
Walked in the door and knew nothing but self improvement.
Make him Captain.

 

[TylerDurden]

The new #3 pls.

 

[Brishawk]

The new #3 pls.

Makes so much sense.

 

[Bugs1977]

He’s back.

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Got calves as big as Gary Ayres

 

[Ned Ryerson]

The new #3 pls.

The ongoing 44 for mine. Love the high numbers retained for a career - like Cyril in the 33.

 

[Randy Campbell]

Stay with the 44 Jai.

 

[HedgeFund]

None of the boys in club gear. Just cementing that Adidas are done, and waiting for November 1 for new gear

Pretty sure it’s more that none of them the are required to wear club gear during an off season weights session. Just bring your own kit as it’s casual.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

The new #3 pls.

Number’s 3 and 5 leading our midfield again. Makes sense.

 

[flinchfree]

Number’s 3 and 5 leading our midfield again. Makes sense.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

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If Platts doesn’t dress up as Willy Wonka for Halloween it’s a missed opportunity.

 

[Yuley95]

The ongoing 44 for mine. Love the high numbers retained for a career - like Cyril in the 33.

I had a dream last night that Cyril came back and was playing again. I was so happy for a short time then realised it was a dream .

Also hope Jai retains the 44

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

The club organised Channel 9 to get this “exclusive”.

 

[MatteeG]

That description of 'the bloke at the back of the stands'...... Brilliant.

 

[burger09]

Like father and son.

Scary

 

[MrPremiership]

The club organised Channel 9 to get this “exclusive”.

Matt Dixon our comms guy has been handing out exclusives to 7, 9 and 10 over the last few months.

Media strategy is much improved.

 

[cryptor]

The club organised Channel 9 to get this “exclusive”.

That last line from Lethal...

 

[Brishawk]

Did we trade out tom Mitchell just so we could give newc number 3?

It is absolutely the perfect number for him. It’s a great honour to be compared to lethal

 

[KermitJagger]

Matt Dixon our comms guy has been handing out exclusives to 7, 9 and 10 over the last few months.

Media strategy is much improved.

I've been loving it.

Having a new 10 minute Sam Mitchell interview on a weekly basis was great. Seeing players appearing publicly and interviewing here there and everywhere has been so refreshing.

 

[MrPremiership]

Looks like Newc is Leigh's grandson.

Uncanny

 

[Bugs1977]

The club organised Channel 9 to get this “exclusive”.

A couple of things to note here:

1) It's so good seeing Lethal back at the club
2) Jai getting the #3 goes together like peanut butter and jam
3) I'd be lying if I didn't mention that I'm a bit sad for the Rat that Jai won't be repping the #44 but I'm sure they'll find someone else worthy to wear it.

 

[I got the outside word]

Looks like Newc is Leigh's grandson.

Uncanny

Potent on and off the field maybe?

 

[Fleabane]

Future captain gets bandied around a lot but I can see it with Jai. He speaks well - few words but well chosen. He’s charismatic, as tough and competitive as they come. Strong drive and self belief. Bloody good player.