JAI NEWCOMBE'S reputation as a finals specialist has been enhanced with another 10-vote game against Adelaide on Friday night.
After picking up eight votes in Hawthorn's elimination final win over Greater Western Sydney, Newcombe got a perfect 10 votes against the Crows, giving him the lead in the race for the Gary Ayres Medal.
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After a strong finals campaign last year, Newcombe has now picked up 33 out of a possible 40 votes in his four career finals.
Hawks forward Jack Gunston picked up eight votes on Friday night, while Josh Worrell (three) was the only Crow to get a vote.
The votes were shared in Brisbane's win over Gold Coast, with Will Ashcroft (eight), Josh Dunkley (seven) and Harris Andrews (six) all popular with the coaches
The Gary Ayres Award is presented in recognition of the player who has been adjudged the best through the finals series, as voted by the coaches.
Grand Final votes will receive a 1.5 times loading.
Adelaide v Hawthorn
10 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
8 Jack Gunston (HAW)
4 Josh Ward (HAW)
3 Josh Worrell (ADEL)
3 Lloyd Meek (HAW)
1 Josh Battle (HAW)
1 Nick Watson (HAW)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Crows and Hawks clash in the first semi final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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13:58
'We've learned the lessons that need to be learned': Mitchell
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after their Semi Final match against Adelaide
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15:43
'Some of our fundamentals ... we can't explain that level': Nicks
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after their Semi Final match against Hawthorn
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02:48
Jai’s the limit: Watch gun Hawk's finals masterclass
Jai Newcombe comes up huge again in the engine room, racking up 28 disposals, eight clearances, and a goal
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08:29
Highlights: Adelaide v Hawthorn
The Crows and Hawks clash in the first semi final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:42
Rachele returns to thrill with trademark soccer skills
Josh Rachele lands an eye-catching finish off the deck and celebrates with passion to spark some hope for the home side
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00:34
Thilthorpe tries to keep Crows alive with left-foot ripper
Riley Thilthorpe conjures a superb finish as Adelaide hangs on by a thread
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01:23
‘Nothing short of magnificent’: Gunston’s goal-crazy term
Jack Gunston continues his outstanding form with three priceless goals in the third quarter to pull Hawthorn away
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00:50
Crows blow as ankle worry rules out defender
Adelaide suffers an injury headache before half-time as Mitch Hinge is subbed out of the contest after landing awkwardly
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00:34
The Wizard rocks Adelaide Oval with ‘ridiculous’ goal, revs up crowd
Nick Watson conjures an absolutely dazzling major from the boundary and turns straight to the fans to celebrate
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00:54
Sicily loses it at ump’s call before brushing off teammate
James Sicily vents his frustration after conceding a high free kick and goal to James Peatling
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00:56
Shock start: Hawks fire stunning double in opening minute
Hawthorn rocks the home side early as Jack Gunston and Nick Watson land a pair of cracking goals in no time
Brisbane v Gold Coast
8 Will Ashcroft (BL)
7 Josh Dunkley (BL)
6 Harris Andrews (BL)
4 Jarrod Berry (BL)
4 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
1 Cameron Rayner (BL)
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20:06
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Lions and Suns clash in the second semi final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:44
'We almost did to the Gold Coast what Geelong did to us': Fagan
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after their semi final match against Gold Coast
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08:06
'It mightn't have shown tonight, but I think we're built for September': Hardwick
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after their semi final match against Brisbane
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08:08
Highlights: Brisbane v Gold Coast
The Lions and Suns clash in the second semi final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:56
‘Legend of this football club’: Swallow says farewell
Gold Coast champion David Swallow is chaired off the field to celebrate his wonderful AFL career
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01:51
Will power: Ashcroft runs the show with 28 touches, two goals
Will Ashcroft adds to his impressive young career with a dominant finals performance, helping the Lions secure a spot in the preliminary final
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00:47
Gallop to glory: Ty races home first goal after thrilling mark
A fired-up Ty Gallop celebrates in front of the Lions faithful after earning his first AFL major
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00:51
New look, same Lohmann: Kai rubs shaved head before Cam’s kiss
Kai Lohmann flaunts his fresh cut after nailing a goal, capping the celebration with a cheeky kiss from teammate Cam Rayner
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00:51
‘One of the great individual finals efforts’: Rayner’s centre-square bomb
Cam Rayner sends the home fans wild, shrugging a tackle before his monster kick from the middle avoids a marking contest and bounces through
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00:47
When there’s a Will, there’s pure magic: Ashcroft’s stunner
Will Ashcroft somehow manages to curl home this amazing effort charging out of the stoppage
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00:36
Lions fight back as forwards pull out the tricks
Logan Morris and Callum Ah Chee halt the Suns’ early momentum with a pair of cracking finishes
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00:43
Captain Noah fires up teammates with scintillating goal
Gold Coast skipper Noah Anderson continues his side’s ripping start with a beautiful finish on the burst
LEADERBOARD
18 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
10 Darcy Moore (COLL)
10 Caleb Serong (FRE)
9 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)
8 Will Ashcroft (BL)
8 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
8 Josh Dunkley (BL)
8 Jack Gunston (HAW)
7 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
7 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
7 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
6 Harris Andrews (BL)
6 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
5 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
5 Tom Green (GWS)
4 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
4 Jarrod Berry (BL)
4 Sam Collins (GCFC)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
4 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
4 Wil Powell (GCFC)
4 Isaac Quaynor (COLL)
4 Josh Ward (HAW)
Previous winners
2016 Josh Kennedy (Sydney)
2017 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2018 Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood)
2019 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2020 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2021 Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
2022 Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
2023 Sam Walsh (Carlton)
2024 Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
