Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe slings Bulldogs player Ed Richards to the turf during a practice game.

Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe slings Bulldogs player Ed Richards to the turf during a practice game.

Hawks co-captain Jai Newcombe slings Bulldogs player Ed Richards to the turf during a practice game.

Hawthorn has stunningly freed Jai Newcombe for Opening Round after successfully downgrading his rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe has been offered a one-week suspension for his tackle on Western Bulldogs star Ed Richards in last Friday night’s...

Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe has been offered a one-week suspension for his tackle on Western Bulldogs star Ed Richards in last Friday night’s...

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS.

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS.