Retired #52: Jonathan Simpkin

[eth-dog]

Has signed as a top up according to the Herald Sun. Very good signing, was the best midfielder in the second best midfield in the VFL last season. Also a former team mate of Kelly, which is a bonus. Welcome Jonathon and thanks for helping us out.

Went for the Geelong image because **** Hawthorn.

 

[vast]

Welcome and good luck. Seems like a good pick up.

 

[DapperJong]

I like this one the most.

 

[Blueboy75]

Congrats to Simmo hope he kills it the Bombers,was always a great footy story when he won the flag.

 

[Pweter]

I like this one the most.

Likewise. I think he has a genuine chance to show his wares this year with consecutive games and extended game time (rather than the super sub Hawthorn seemed to use him as) and get picked up by someone (possibly us) at the 2016 draft.

 

[Steven Tyler]

This is a better pic..........

Best of luck to him
At least now he can play a full season in the seniors

 

[DapperJong]

reported

 

[eth-dog]

This is a better pic..........

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Best of luck to him
At least now he can play a full season in the seniors

No, it's not. He's wearing the worst colours in the AFL in that one. Get rid of it.

 

[Steven Tyler]

reported

 

[Doss]

Don't mind him, he just doesn't like Hawthorn.

I mean, nor do I, but thank you for the picture.

 

[Steven Tyler]

Don't mind him, he just doesn't like Hawthorn.

I mean, nor do I, but thank you for the picture.

Clever editing, I must say!

Joffa will be great for your midfield, hope he goes well (and the Bombers get thrashed every week)

 

[Towno78]

Likewise. I think he has a genuine chance to show his wares this year with consecutive games and extended game time (rather than the super sub Hawthorn seemed to use him as) and get picked up by someone (possibly us) at the 2016 draft.

I agree, very good chance we won't use him as the sub.
Top ups are very prompt and predictable so far, which means obviously little barrier to us getting the players we need.

 

[Goody1971]

He should go alright for you guys, good pickup and best of luck to him

 

[quotemokc]

Jonathan*

 

[Lance Uppercut]

I agree, very good chance we won't use him as the sub.
Top ups are very prompt and predictable so far, which means obviously little barrier to us getting the players we need.

better than a very good chance I would have thought...

 

[hawkman]

He will great for you. Unlucky that he has been with 2 great teams otherwise he would be 100 gamer by now. Is someone who will find plenty of the ball which is what you will need to help the younger players

With all these pickups you will at least be better than Carlton

 

[MrFujiMoto]

Joffa is a quality player and person, He will serve you well.

 

[PressureCooker]

Having not watched a great deal of him, can someone tell me what to expect from him? Best position, strengths/weaknesses, comparison to one of our players etc.

Cheers

 

[eth-dog]

Having not watched a great deal of him, can someone tell me what to expect from him? Best position, strengths/weaknesses, comparison to one of our players etc.

Cheers

Inside mid, big body, decent tank but kicking can let him down. I reckon he's a bit like Howlett, although probably better IMO.

 

[daffo]

Good pick up. For some reason in my head I thought he was a fair bit taller (i was expecting 190cm but he is only 181).

 

[Darealrath]

From the little I've seen of him he's pretty good at most things without having any outstanding attributes/skills (i.e. very vanilla but is the type we need).

 

[Yoda_]

Crowley - Hocking
Kelly - Hibberd/Heppell
Simpkin - Howlett

Not bad signings at all thus far..

Jamar - TBC??

 

[Blind Turn]

better than a very good chance I would have thought...

Subtle

 

[WWSD]

Drafted way back in the 2005 rookie draft Jonathan Simpkin didn't play any games for the Sydney Swans in 2006-07 and then was delisted. Spent the past 7 seasons in the VFL where he's been arguaby the most consistent VFL midfielder which is backed up by Simpkin winning the VFL Liston Trophy medal and polling a ton of votes over the years. He's the kind of player who can come in and play a role for your side. He might not be the most skilled player going around but you can count on him performing when needed.

Good luck at Essendon Joffa.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Shoukd be on a list somewhere. Very happy to have him. Will play 20+ Games this year