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

[GarnerSmash]

I’d drop Turner and bring in Walker to play the role Simpkin has been playing.

Id drop Turner and bring in Walker to play that role and have Simpkin swap with Rat. That puts less pressure on Walker and provides Simpkin with space in which to operate off half forward. Rat off a wing.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Best game in 6 weeks. Thought he found a lot of space. Seen a few nice steps which we haven’t seen for while!

 

[andana]

Eight tackles. Looked more focused today.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Best game in 6 weeks. Thought he found a lot of space. Seen a few nice steps which we haven’t seen for while!

Agreed. He's finally answered back for what was his worst game last week and a woeful previous 5. I thought he was really good today.

 

[ShiNoBi]

This kid got a massive brain.
We'll see his improvement every single year.
So exciting.

 

[Jindrrk]

Seems to like playing in Tasmania.

 

[tazaa]

linked up really well
Played at a higher intensity. Tackles like a man possessed in the last.

Bounced back when most likely was deserving of a spot in the VFL

 

[Heaps of fun]

So we don't want to delist him anymore? Great. Very dangerous today

 

[muttley45]

Well played Jy, 8 tackles says a lot, more please

 

[czero]

Welcome back Jy - we missed you.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Little bits in today where you saw the man he will become

Get excited

 

[susurrar]

simpkin is a ripper, one of his best games today

had a few quiet weeks but having an underrated year

tracking beautifully imo

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

 

[Grogg]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

Yeah I don't think anybody is wtiting home about today and are just pleased he had a better game and looked like the exciting kid with the dancing feet once again.

 

[Mav]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

Was very good inside today. Prefer to see today’s efforts regularly than the odd flashy bit of play.

If he’s getting involved inside, the outside cream will come.

 

[archereleven]

Was very good inside today. Prefer to see today’s efforts regularly than the odd flashy bit of play.

If he’s getting involved inside, the outside cream will come.

Much harder to make it happen...

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[Billy Not Really]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

Compared to the previous 6 weeks, it was a very noticeable improvement, even in the physically imposing sense and working positions on the ground. I noticed Jy today, he was AWOL on all those other weeks.

 

[susurrar]

if all you saw today was 18 disposals and a goal its time to treat yourself to the replay

start with the 8 tackles and the influence he has around the contest. theres a bit of jed anderson about him the way he influences the game without necesarily the stats sheet. set up many scores as well. at least 3 direct assists off the top of my head.

 

[Tim Whiffler]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

 

[Rooboy 96]

yep this is what we ask for from young Jy, if he performs like today he holds his spot and we have a better chance of winning.

 

[shinboner magic]

Better performance- looked to play more forward

 

[darko]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

This is a guy who missed great chunk of footy in his draft year. The fact he played seniors last season shows us how good he can be. Needs a preseason or 2 to build up his tank and then watch out.

 

[KiwiRoo]

Nice mark and goal at one point. But in his second year, in a winning team, who kept the ball in their own attacking half for most of the match, is 18 disposals and a goal anything to write home about? Let's be honest with ourselves.

he's young . Inconsistency goes with the territory

You cant teach that inner mongrel he has though. He's a tough kid

 

[Caracas]

The return of the “shimmy” was always going to be a good sign. From memory, Jy was playing his best football at the tail end of last year.


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[koshari]