Player Watch #38 Tom Sims

[energyquant]

Wow! I wasn't expecting that. Hitting up at the football, this kid has got great hands and great mobility. If we can teach him a set shot routine he could turn into something very special as a 2nd ruck.

It sure makes a difference having a couple of down the line targets (Sims and Faull).

 

[blaisee]

Reminds me of Kurt Tippett

Kurt Tippett

Age

38

Ht

202cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.8

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

 

[THE_GUN]

Jack & Tom had a baby and called him Thomas Sims

 

[tiger_tough]

Rising star for sure

Don't be ridiculous. Some 21 year old, 3rd year mid from a top 4 team who got 21 touches will get it.

Lol. So ****ing predictable these campaigners

 

[Buddy Tambling]

Like every other AFL award. It’s based on disposals, not impact

 

[bryan wood]

Lol. So ****ing predictable these campaigners

21yo 3rd season

Im just over 60 … I’ll go get the boots out of the garage… I might be a chance

 

[DickieKnee]

21yo 3rd season

And a magpie.

Ticks all the boxes.

 

[tigs2010]

Embarrassing award anyway. Hopefully none of our guys get nominated

 

[BillHickman]

Lol. So ****ing predictable these campaigners

Pendles will get nominated next week

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Pendles will get nominated next week

They will start a new award for him. The Norwich Descending Star Award.

 

[Vassp]

Like every other AFL award. It’s based on disposals, not impact

you mean like you know who ?

 

[THE_GUN]

Pendles will get nominated next week

Dont be silly
pendles has played more than 10 games apparently

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

Dont be silly
pendles has played more than 10 games apparently

Does that include basketball games ?

 

[DickieKnee]

Does that include basketball games ?

Did Pendles play basketball?

 

[Daka]

He is everything we hoped Ryan would be, takes marks down the line offers a good target, gives Nank a chop out.

 

[Infamy]

He is everything we hoped Ryan would be, takes marks down the line offers a good target, gives Nank a chop out.

Some perspective would be nice on this one though
Sims was a Top 30 pick in one of the strongest & deepest 1st rounds in years
Ryan was Pick 40 at the height of Covid in 2020 where only 59 players were taken in the entire draft and even then, he wasn't on the radar of too many when he was taken.

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Some perspective would be nice on this one though
Sims was a Top 30 pick in one of the strongest & deepest 1st rounds in years
Ryan was Pick 40 at the height of Covid in 2020 where only 59 players were taken in the entire draft and even then, he wasn't on the radar of too many when he was taken.

The thing with Ryan, on top of being taken with an entirely speculative pick as you point out, is there are things he can do that are AFL level. He is a great kick for a ruck. And when he does get hitouts he normally directs them well. These are no doubt things the recruiters saw in him. What they were probably hoping for was he would become a lot stronger in the core to allow him to stand up to AFL level rucks and key defenders. It hasn't happened yet and probably won't now, sadly. He looks destined to be a very good ruck/forward one level below AFL footy.

Sims as you would expect for the reasons you gave, is on a different level. He is good on the ground and in the air and looks surprisingly comfortable with the ball in hand in transition play. And he can supply some pressure.

 

[Forensi Tiger]

A baby, baby giraffe?

No he is more agile than a baby giraffe but if he can be half as good as Samson boy or boy.
Seriously though what I love about our key position first year players is that in less than 5 games they have shown more than Samson Ryan has even in his 5th year. Great signs albeit that Samson set the bar low.

 

[DontArgue4]

Lol. So ****ing predictable these campaigners

Sidebottom stiff

 

[Ralll]

Great to see the strong contested marks, hopefully gives him confidence moving forward.

 

[Drunken Wookie]

Did Pendles play basketball?

if he did it'd have been nice to know, this is the sort of interesting fact that the media should remind us of every time he draws breath.

 

[Mr Magic]

Is Tom Sims a midfielder???

Like better mark than Cripps.

Luke Jackson

9

Luke Jackson

Age

24

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

is being used as a midfielder while Freo has Sean Darcy

4

Sean Darcy

Age

27

Ht

203cm

Wt

111kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

3.4

1star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

2.4

4star

HO

28.8

5star

D

6.8

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.8

4star

HO

20.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

6.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

32.0

5star

in the ruck.

Sims is shorter, just, than Jackson and seems to have good poise and balance when low for a tall guy

Sims seems to have a nice neat kick for a big guy, how are his smarts, better than a ruckman?

to me Simms is a bit like Gawn but not as tall. but seems good around the ground. kick it to Sims, you get a contest minimum, it is a interesting dynamic

Aerially Simms could dominate midfielders, what are his handballs like?? does not seem like a idiot.


I watched bits and pieces of the GWS match. looking at a replay now, to me Simms was a point of difference. two things, marking strength not quite Stewart Lowie, and great mobility for a big guy. his kicking around the ground not to bad either, kicking seemed genuinely acceptable, he is a very interesting proposition because to me, what he brought to our dynamic threw the opposition out like a Blicavs or Cameron of the cats

he covers the ground well.

imagine playing him as a centre emphasis on marking but see how he develops, love how he competes. he has great balance for a big guy that moves. If Simms works in the midfield as part of a group dynamic that would spin opposition teams out

 

[Timothy Luncheon]

He said on TT that if he could have any number at the club he'd take #19. Hopefully our next Lynch then

 

[Mr Magic]

He said on TT that if he could have any number at the club he'd take #19. Hopefully our next Lynch then

Nah he could be Richmond's next Koutafides or nearly

he has unusual attributes, plenty to work with, I wanted him in the draft and I am glad we got him. could be the biggest steal of the lot.


looking a his draft profile, says he is from a athletics background. does not have to be an absolute gut runner with his other traits but curious to see what his engine is like especially when Gawn is a freak for his size running around. reads like a bit of a late developer so he could a lot more upside

if he can get a tank maybe put him near a wing like Richo

to me, this guy is the most imposing marking threat on the ground for Richmond around the ground. Not drawing comparison with Lynch and his forward craft just around the ground with his added mobility. I reckon, Simms on the ground on the weekend with his marking and other input lifted the team no doubt, the team had more belief and confidence and possibly more energy. Nank is obviously a very good mark mark, but this guy is more mobile than Nank and covers the ground better and quicker. It is all potential but the sky could be the limit for Sims barring injuries etc. I am just so bloody glad he is on our team and we picked him in the draft. We have a lot of good backs and forwards developing with size, Smillie we still have to figure out but he has so much going for him he will fit in somewhere, if Simms can make it around the ground it helps balance our team out, I just love what he brings to the table and with his mobility and hands, kick it to Sims, even if in doubt, is just a team lifter for us with his competitiveness. He has always brought his competitiveness it is is just a great sign for his future and how things may develop for him and us.

For example Prestia with his lack of height does not have to worry about the aerial with Simms nearby, Not that Nank did not have clear impact but as a bigger body Simms covers the ground better, and Simms could be better on the ground. Same goes for Sonsies and our other smaller mids. Even Hopper and Taranto is aided by Simms marking presence. Theoretically, Nank still plays obviously as main ruck but Nank can help the forward line or backline in the heavier stuff while Simms could cause havoc between the arcs as well as drifting into them when it suits. Love to see his development anyway, he is not a normal mid anyway even if played like a mid, our team would need to use him differently with a emphasis on the aerial and have other running support nearby generally to aid the dynamic

 

[DJ Sergio]

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