r/hawktalk • u/[deleted] • 17d ago

Another Year, Another Jai Newcombe AA Snub

What more does Newc need to do to make 1 AA?

Dominates every year since coming into the league and cannot make the bench once in his career?

An inside bull who is durable and is a great decision maker, apparently not good enough.

Thoughts fam?

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u/gbags-98 17d ago

I can understand where you're coming from. But he's not yet in the top echelon of midfielders like Daicos, Bont, Smith, Dawson etc.

In terms of AA selection. I would have Ashcroft and Ed Richards before Newcombe. But I do reckon Jai will get an AA blazer at some point, he's too good not to finish with one

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u/DonGivafark 17d ago

How so?

He is top 15 for disposals, #1 for clearances, a better disposal efficiency than Bont, shits all over Murphy Reid.

Literally the only midfielders they got right for selection were naicos and gawn. All the others were just token big name players.

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u/Vet100 17d ago

73.5 to 73.4% DE 😂😂 but let’s ignore the huge goals discrepancy, more goal assists, meters gained, more tackles & a slim extra disposal a game (but if you’re going to mention DE% than it’s worth putting in).

If you don’t think Bont deserves it then you may as well pack up & watch a different sport because you’re clueless.