Player Watch #12: Jy Simpkin - 2021 & 2022 Syd Barker Medalist - 2023 co captain with LMac - re-signed until end of 2029

[shinboner magic]

Reminds me of Lenny Hayes

Lenny Hayes

Age

44

Ht

186cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.5

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

11.0

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

0.4

3star

too.

His sidestep was awesome.

Only issue is that he tries the side step every time- needs to be more selective with it

 

[ChoppyGun]

Only issue is that he tries the side step every time- needs to be more selective with it

Yes opposition are onto it as they are with Cunners (hold back to cover not attack)

He'll learn I'm sure, especially with more mid support.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Jy has taken the big step to been the best player he can be. He has transformed his body to a ball of muscle and hates losing.
He will only get better

 

[Shinboner1]

Had a great first half of the season but got found out when he started copping the tag.
With a new coach and gameplan it should all work itself out.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Just make sure the ankle is 100%.

Once LDU and Cunners are in there with him, opposition will struggle with who to tag.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Had a great first half of the season but got found out when he started copping the tag.
With a new coach and gameplan it should all work itself out.

He wasn't 100% fit when he dropped off.

Carrying a midfield at his age not easy.....

 

[RossHenshaw]

He wasn't 100% fit when he dropped off.

Carrying a midfield at his age not easy.....

Having Ben10 back in 2021 will make it easier

 

[ChoppyGun]

Having Ben10 back in 2021 will make it easier

People massively underestimate his absense and flow on effect.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Jy has taken the big step to been the best player he can be. He has transformed his body to a ball of muscle and hates losing.
He will only get better

Future captain for sure

 

[shinboner magic]

Future captain for sure

Yeah he wants it.
He hasn’t sat back and expected his natural talent to get him.
Has worked his backside off to get into tiptop shape

 

[Flawed Genius]

Wins the 2km time trial day one of pre season

 

[Psicosis]

You can just tell that Jy is hungry. Of all the kids that have walked into Arden St in the last 10 years, I don't recall any having the level of drive and determination that he has.

 

[Fish Sticks]

Wrapped to see him win the time trial...
This kid is deadset star. He will be discussed as AA next year if he can stay injury free.
He has all the tricks & is as tough as they come! I’m bloody excited to see what he can produce next season!
Cunners, Jy & LDU centre square combo is a mouth watering proposition
They should compliment each other beautifully!!!!

 

[Heaps of fun]

You can just tell that Jy is hungry. Of all the kids that have walked into Arden St in the last 10 years, I don't recall any having the level of drive and determination that he has.

He should eat something then or did you mean figuratively?

 

[ChoppyGun]

Wins the 2km time trial day one of pre season

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Looks strong too.

Great combo.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Lean as *.

 

[darko]

Looks in a ripper shape.

 

[LB2Snake]

This is how most of our players should look. Hopefully the likes of perez and Jy set the template for actual gym work

 

[Billy Not Really]

Brownlow year contender?

Brownlow year contender.

 

[ferball]

He should eat something then or did you mean figuratively?

I think he means he is KB in disguise.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[Waussie]

This is how most of our players should look. Hopefully the likes of perez and Jy set the template for actual gym work

After seeing KH last week, I'll add him in to. Lean but solid as hell.
I don't know about you guys, but I suck in the guts everytime I see him.

 

[The Dingrel]

Anyone hearing this guys the new captain?

Well given he has had his mug shot on website for the best part of 2020 where the captain normally would, have long suspected that may be the case.

 

[The Dingrel]

Wrapped to see him win the time trial...
This kid is deadset star. He will be discussed as AA next year if he can stay injury free.
He has all the tricks & is as tough as they come! I’m bloody excited to see what he can produce next season!
Cunners, Jy & LDU centre square combo is a mouth watering proposition
They should compliment each other beautifully!!!!

Has come back in ripper condition and, looks to have put on muscle AND improved endurance! Those blokes on AFL fantasy webcast talking him up as potentially the best player in the comp...... tell you what, I reckon there'll be just as much excitement about LDU in a years time if not before. I'm really excited to see what this bunch of kids can do this year, we of course have high expectations of Jy, Jaidyn, and LDU...... But we could see massive gains from TT, Curtis (again), Bailey, Bonar, Will Walker

27

Will Walker

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.3

4star

CL

0.8

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.3

4star

CL

0.8

3star

, Perez, Mahony, and I have a really good feeling about Atu and Young as well. Young in particular I wouldn't be surprised to see him come in and play every game. Hopefully Hall, Garner, Turner and Tyson can be fit......they're playing for their careers and there is going to be obvious competition from the youngsters for best 22 spots.

 

[Themanbun]

Has come back in ripper condition and, looks to have put on muscle AND improved endurance! Those blokes on AFL fantasy webcast talking him up as potentially the best player in the comp...... tell you what, I reckon there'll be just as much excitement about LDU in a years time if not before. I'm really excited to see what this bunch of kids can do this year, we of course have high expectations of Jy, Jaidyn, and LDU...... But we could see massive gains from TT, Curtis (again), Bailey, Bonar, Will Walker

27

Will Walker

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.3

4star

CL

0.8

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.3

4star

CL

0.8

3star

, Perez, Mahony, and I have a really good feeling about Atu and Young as well. Young in particular I wouldn't be surprised to see him come in and play every game. Hopefully Hall, Garner, Turner and Tyson can be fit......they're playing for their careers and there is going to be obvious competition from the youngsters for best 22 spots.

He's no bigger than he was mid-year. He's leaned down a touch but sounds like he has improved his endurance tremendously. Seriously awesome stuff to come back from time off in top condition.