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Updated 17 May 2026

Jai Newcombe

#27/138⚡ Cap option·Bye Rd 12
MID
Price $540kBE 79Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 97.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
— HOLD

Newcombe posted 92 in a 39-point away loss to Melbourne at the MCG — 92 in a blowout loss is still a quality number from the hardest seat in the ground. He clears his 79 BE, extends his streak of 90-plus scores to five, and maintains a 97 average at $540.4k. He looked not fully fit during the Freo loss last week but was still the best midfielder in the building. Hold with conviction and captain freely any week the fixture is soft.

Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
Declining
Trajectory
Flat
Consistency
Consistent
Recent formSeason avg 97
92▼
97
111▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band

Jai Newcombe

MID

Harry Sheezel

MID
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Form
R5
112
R6
125
R7
136
R8
111
R9
97
R10
92
R5
127
R6
141
R7
99
R8
81
R9
126
R10
73
Pricing
Price$540k
Price$542k
Breakeven79
Breakeven80

Decision

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Intel feed

Recent intel

Community Intel· T3

Jai Newcombe rated 8.5/10 in Hawthorn's loss to Fremantle: 26 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 4 score involvements. Described as carrying an enormous workload and the only midfielder consistently winning first possession under pressure. Author notes he looked not fully fit but still elite.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post, 31 comments)
Breakout Signal· T3

Jai Newcombe rated 9.1/10 in detailed HAW vs PIE review: 28 disposals, 9 clearances (6 from centre bounce), 11 score involvements, 5 tackles. Reviewer says it is time he gets recognised as a top midfielder in the comp.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post, score 30)
Breakout Signal· T3

Jai Newcombe was outstanding in the Hawks R7 win over Gold Coast, rated 9.5/10 with 30 disposals, 20 contested, 12 clearances and 6 tackles. Post author and commenters call him underrated nationally and an All-Australian contender. Community unanimously rates him as Hawks best.

u/Kind_Security_9931 (post) + multiple comments (scores 7-17) on r/hawktalk
Breakout Signal· T3

Jai Newcombe had an outstanding game vs Gold Coast Suns, described as "star of the game" and continuing to outplay the best mids in the league weekly without recognition. He is becoming a genuine star with a Norm Smith potential trajectory suggested by some.

u/God___frey-Jones + u/blueeyedharry on r/hawktalk (post match, scores 5+)
Breakout Signal· T3

Jai Newcombe rated 9.4/10 vs Bulldogs with 28 disposals and 14 clearances (career high). Community praises him as the midfield leader; considered the most improved area of the Hawks' game and now harder to shut down than in previous seasons.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post)
Breakout Signal· T3

Tipped to score big vs Sydney tonight — praised for ability to fight through a tag like no other.

u/ExaminationRude2564 on r/AFLSupercoach
Community Questions

What people are asking about Jai Newcombe

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  • Should SuperCoach owners trade out Taylor Adams given his latest injury update and lack of path back into Sydney's midfield?
    T. AdamsFWDTop: Trade out immediately — he is done (65%)
    51
  • What is Hawthorn's best 23 when fully healthy?
    UnknownTop: Chol and Day in; Dear and Maginness out (60%)
    12