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

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Jul 26, 2007
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Hi all (for those that haven't seen the thread),

Some here will be aware of some "cross-pollination" with another team forum yesterday and while some rectification has been made we've been asked by the powers that be to again remind posters of their responsibilities when posting elsewhere. Each board has its own methods and tolerances on BigFooty however these all revolve around the rules of the forum (Terms and rules).

The fact is when incidences like these come up there is no onus on opposition posters to agree, some may taunt and troll but they have the safety of their own forum to do that. When we head that way to fight them there is no protection and no security for your own posting. You post there at your own risk, just like they do on the North board.

This is not to say that all posting on opposition forums by their posters is acceptable. If you see something that you think is against the rules of the website then please report it and don't respond on their forum. If you wish to escalate something then there are avenues to achieve this as well, in the link above.

The North Melbourne BigFooty board is as tribal as it gets. It's not been a pretty few years but as things start to look positive it's best we all enjoy this together and don't drop silly numbers by fighting the wrong way.

Cheers

The Filth Wizard Twinkletoes King Corey Flawed Genius
 

Pykie

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This was the kid that was rated as a top 3 kid as far out as a 15 year old.

Absolutely destroyed Collingwood tonight.
 

Billy Not Really

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isnt it amazing what can happen when naturally gifted players are allowed to play on instinct?..

This form was incredibly rare and more often than not was in patches in games when Scott was at the helm.

Whatever system he had Jy working under or role, it simply isn't working.

The bloke knows how to play footy, just let him play.
 

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The dancing feet were on display last night.
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Mjs94

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At the start of the year I was wanting him as a crafty fwd didn’t feel he had the pace or the head to be a mid but geez he’s excelled in the last month, was everywhere tonight, already looks like a veteran mid, definitely doesn’t need that blistering pace with his clearance ability. Fk I haven’t been this excited about our youth since 1993.

Same here, I had his best position as a small forward kicking 25-35 a year. Happy to say I was wrong is an aggressive prick when he doesn't have it and is class when he does. Has responded perfectly since being dropped.
 

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guapo

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Jy has the potential to become an AWESOME inside mid. His evasive skills are terrific. He has progressed more in the last 4 weeks under Shaw, than he did in the previous 4 years under Scott.

Let’s not let the fact that this is his 3rd season get in the way of a very well made point
He was always going to be a very good footballer, was rated very highly going into his U18 year. All that was missing was some patience. Might just get to elite status in two or three years


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Jy has the potential to become an AWESOME inside mid. His evasive skills are terrific. He has progressed more in the last 4 weeks under Shaw, than he did in the previous 4 years under Scott.

Horseshit
 

shimaburnsgrieg

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He and Cunnington combined for 10 centre clearances tonight. It was like Tango and Cash in there.
Collingwood midfielders had 6 for the whole game. Absolute belting.
This is the point though - if LDU and Sympkin can develop as mids they provide a real point of difference to the usual Cunners/Jed/JZ.

Having Simpkin in the middle from the first bounce (and Hayden) provided a much different look - one Collingwood wouldn't have planned for.

Under Bard we were so predictable in the mid4 set up - already under Shaw we can see different combinations being used which is great.
 
Just a reminder; we are sponsoring Jy Simpson this year and player sponsors can win his signed jumper!

 

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