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07-08-2025
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Newcombe's 'weird' moment divides AFL as Collingwood fans called out over crowd act
Collingwood fans have been called out for booing Jai Newcombe after the Hawks star returned to the field following a collision with Jeremy Howe that has divided the AFL community with many comparing it to the Steven May ban. Only minutes into Hawthorn's 65-point thrashing of the Magpies both Howe and Newcombe clashed heads in a worrying blow. 'It's a car crash — credit to both players. Howe bodylined the ball, and Newcombe put himself in harm's way,' David King said after the collision on Fox Sports commentary. 'Incredibly brave, and he just had a head clash. It's sickening to watch … It's really difficult to watch if you're a teammate of Jeremy Howe's right now too.' Howe initially did not move in the scary scenes as the Collingwood star was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after the incident. Incredibly, Newcombe passed his concussion test having remained hunched over besides Howe for a moment after the incident. Newcombe returned before quarter-time and produced a barnstorming effort to record a team-high total of 28 disposals and seven clearances. However, Newcombe's return didn't please Magpies fans. Newcombe was booed throughout the contest with fans unhappy with the incident that occurred. Plenty of fans were divided over Howe and Newcombe's collision with some fans suggesting the Hawks star didn't do enough to avoid contact. Both appeared to have eyes on the ball and neither player would have wanted a sickening head collision. Although there are plenty of calls for Newcombe to face the MRO with some fans suggesting Newcombe could be in trouble. Many compared the incident to May's, which saw the Melbourne star cop a three-game ban for his collision with Francis Evans. Jai Newcombe tackle 'different' to Steven May tackle May was banned for rough conduct after the MRO claimed he should have done more to prevent the collision before impact. However, Fox Sports reporter Jon Ralph explained why Newcombe would most likely avoid suspension having deemed the Hawks star attempted to wrap his arms around Howe. 'The good news is, that it seems it's only a concussion for Howe … he was certainly alert, he was moving his arms and talking to those medicos,' Ralph said at quarter-time. 'Newcombe's collision with Howe is surely going to be assessed as a football accident. He chose to tackle, not bump. 'It is very different to Steven May on Francis Evans. It is very different even to Liam Ryan who ran headlong into Trent Rivers last week. He didn't even seem to protect himself there. I think (Newcombe) does a very good job at wrapping up his opponent, as brutal as his collision was.' Newcombe definitely attempted to wrap his arms for a tackle and the head collision was unfortunate for both players. Although not everyone agreed. Many felt Newcombe had time to mitigate the incident and should be looking at a similar ban to May. Collingwood fans called out over booing Magpies coach Craig McRae admitted the incident happened in front of the dugout and rocked the team. 'I don't want to make excuses... it rocked us. It was right in front of us, it rocked us and it rocked some of our staff. We hope he's okay, and we hope his family's okay too,' McRae said. While fans argued over the incident, which will be the talking point of the week, others were displeased with Magpies fans targeting Newcombe afterward the head clash. The Hawks star was booed following the clash of heads and fans felt Collingwood supporters went over the top at the MCG after the crowd was brought to silence when Howe was stretchered off the field. Regardless, the debate over the incident divided the AFL world and will continue to do so with the MRO looking at the incident. That Jai Newcombe crunch on Jeremy Howe might be the most forceful concussion no fault I've ever seen in the AFL. Completely accidental #AFLHawksPies — Mayo Hosko Sports (@MayoHoskoSports) August 7, 2025 Genuinely confused. Newcombe didn't elect to bump, also didn't try and tackle. Just awkwardly ran into the path of Howe. Very odd seeing someone get to the contest like that, but also don't think he's done anything wrong. Weird incident. #AFLHawksPies — Sean Ioannidis (@seanioannidis) August 7, 2025 Collingwood supporters booing Newcombe .. give me a spell 🤦♂️And ginnivan who McRae didn't want #AFLHawksPies — Luke presley (@luke_presley) August 7, 2025 How are they not talking about this the same way they did May and how is Newcombe allowed to continue after the head clash — Mitch (@M_1tch) August 7, 2025 Collingwood fans booing Newcombe for an accidental headclash 🙄 #AFLHawksPies — TheAnimalEnclosure (@_eating_seeds) August 7, 2025 there's just no way they're booing newcombe #AFLHawksPies — bianca (@biancajbloods0) August 7, 2025 Craig McRae apologises for Collingwood display Unfortunately, the incident overshadowed a brilliant night for the Hawks who dismantled Collingwood to lay down a marker for the rest of the competition. Collingwood sit on 60 points at the top of the ladder with the Crows, but didn't look like the dominant side that has destoryed teams this year. Instead it was Hawthorn who did the damage having moved into fifth with the win. Collingwood coach Craig McRae apologised to the supporters for a dismal effort where the the ball movement was not up to standard. "I apologise to our Magpie Army. That's a disappointing performance, you can't sugar-coat that," McRae said. "We owe Steele Sidebottom way more than that too. He's a legend of the footy club. We're hurting. That one really hurt. It was just a lack of system and then a lack of fight and lack of effort, sometimes at the same time, which leaves us really vulnerable."
News.com.au
07-08-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘It's a car crash': Horror collision between Jeremy Howe and Jai Newcombe stuns the MCG
Jeremy Howe and Jai Newcombe have both been left in a bad way following a horror head clash in the early stages of Collingwood's huge Thursday night clash with Hawthorn. Just over one minute into the first quarter at the MCG, Mitch Lewis took a mark and kicked the ball into space coming out of Hawthorn's defence, leading to a chase between Howe and Newcombe. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. The two players arrived at about the same time and made a huge impact, with returning Pies star Howe seemingly knocked out instantly and left flat on his back as Newcombe collapsed on all fours. 'Lewis puts it into a turnover situation and Newcombe and Howe collide in front of the benches,' Mark Howard said on Fox Footy. 'They're both down, Howe looks worst of all, Newcombe holding his head. Big clash.' David King said immediately: 'They've got to stop the game. They've got to stop the game. He's out.' Jack Riewoldt added: 'Oh, Jeremy Howe has not moved.' Howe, 35, was making his return to the Collingwood side following three weeks out with a groin injury. 'Back into the side for the first time since round 18, such an important player,' Howard said. 'It was a ball positioned directly between the two of them. 'Newcombe cannoned into Howe coming in the opposite direction and it was an enormous clash between the two.' The game was stopped for more than five minutes as Collingwood's medical staff attended to Howe before he was taken from the field on a medicab. The veteran put his hands to his face and then was seen moving his fingers as the medicab took him from the ground to applause from the big crowd. 'Yeah it's a car crash,' King said during a replay of the incident. 'Credit to both players, Howe bodylined the ball and Newcombe put himself in harm's way. 'Incredibly brave but he just had a head clash there. It's sickening to watch. 'This is what these guys subject themselves to at the highest level. A clash at that speed.' King was then thinking of those watching on when he added: 'Just remember, these guys, they get the very best of care. 'Unbelievable medical expertise out there and it's tough to watch for family and friends at home, but this is what these guys do.' Howe was immediately subbed out of the game, while Newcombe was also assessed by the Hawthorn medical staff before returning to the match midway through the first term.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Gold Coast defender's gesture raises eyebrows as tempers boil over
The finger point from Gold Coast defender Nick Holman said it all. The Suns star was left furious after watching Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe awarded a controversial free kick during the Hawks' third quarter comeback in Thursday night's thriller in Darwin. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The Suns were given a huge scare when Hawthorn took the lead in the fourth quarter, but they kicked the final two goals of the game to win 16.8 (104) to 15.6 (96). It was the Suns' eighth straight win in at TIO Stadium. With the Hawks launching a comeback that saw them kick eight goals to two from late in the second term through to three-quarter time, frustrations exploded late in the term in the Hawthorn forward line. Newcombe's free-kick was the trigger that sparked an all-in melee. The 23-year-old went to ground after Suns star Touk Miller, playing in his 200th game, reached across his opponent's body during a marking contest inside the Hawks' forward 50m arc. You can watch the free kick in the video player above. After hearing the whistle blow, Miller's incredulous smile showed exactly how he felt about Newcombe's act. Holman then ran in and went a step further by barking in Newcombe's face and sticking his index finger out as the Hawks star went to line up for his shot on goal. Hawthorn's best-and-fairest winner from 2024 slotted the goal and then celebrated with a roar as Miller charged in to give him a bump. Several Suns players then ran in to give Newcombe a shove or two before things began to simmer. Another scuffle involving several players broke out after Blake Hardwick kicked his third goal for the night deep in the third quarter to give the Hawks the lead for the first time. As Hawthorn and Port Adelaide great Shaun Burgoyne noted, 'there was a lot of spice in that quarter off the ball'. Crows legend Eddie Betts said the Hawks appeared to be the team that benefited most from the physical battle. 'There is so much spice in it. The crowd was … going crazy. There was a big fight there,' Betts said on Fox Footy. 'But I think that is what got Hawthorn back into it, their energy and their spice to compete.' in the end the Suns got it done for their inspirational leader Miller. The milestone man got his chance to celebrate the occasion early on responding to a Hawk's opener with one from his own from the edge of the 50. Noah Anderson was huge for a second week in the Top End conditions and played out a 30 disposal game and had a wonder goal of his own. John Noble had 35 possessions in a defensive effort that helped the Suns secure an early lead and continued to show up all night.
