Universal Love Simmo announces Retirement :((

[Kramer1]

Probably been said 30 times already, but good to go with a bit in the tank. Still very much deserving of his spot, and would have been into next year too.

Even in the shitshow on the weekend he had a couple of really poised moments that made me think he is going to leave an enormous hole for someone built from bailing twine.

Deserved better...deserved a flag, probably should have had the captaincy and certainly had multiple AA quality years...yet I'm sure none of that will bother him.

Thanks for your service Simmo.

 

[JustaBattler]

Sad for Carlton and all supporters.

I'm going to miss his class and so will Carlton - all the best to you and yours Simmo. You are a genuine champion of the Club in the true meaning of the word.

 

[Hodgey09]

Pardon the intrusion, but wanted to pay respects to my favourite non-Hawk.

Brilliant player and a pleasure to watch play the game, by all accounts a great bloke also.

Truly bewildered me that he never captained you guys and hats off to him for a brilliant career.

 

[Kalimblues]

Thanks to one of my all time favourite Blues for a great career.

 

[tarczonandjane]

After the penalties and devastation, did we still end up with the best player in his draft? Jobe Watson and Nick Malceski would be the only others in the conversation I’d have thought?

 

[Accidental genius]

Absolute Legend of Carlton. Courageous, commited and robust throughout your career. Could have easily gone on for another year imo. You will be dearly missed.

All the best for life after footy!

 

[Markyd]

A star, all class, will be missed but... right time to bow out!

 

[Aphrodite]

#ThankYouSimmo

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Cliffords Blues]

What an outstanding servant of the club Simmo has been.
A no fuss no nonsense, get the job done week in week out, player.
Built like a match stick, but equipped with the courage and spirit of a lion.
Maybe the right decision??
I can only hope that Simmo made the decision and not the club.

All the best mate, you have well and truly earned a rest.

 

[Hojuman]

True AFL & Carlton Champion.

Kudos Simmo. Well played

 

[Aphrodite]

Audio ...

https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/1920/episode/733374.mp3

 

[SolGoodman]

To my favourite player over my 25 years of watching this great club, through all the struggles and dark days (and boy was there plenty), you were the light at the end of the tunnel.

Though you never got to enjoy the success you so thoroughly deserved, know that your inprint will forever remain on this great club.

We love you, Simmo.

A tribute from my brother (BossLogic) & I.

Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk

 

[RPCB]

Jeez. Even Simmo’s speech to the boys was cool, calm and collected.

 

[Red Bull]

Like Kreuzer, Simpson retires with honour and total respect.
A great Carlton warrior

 

[thylacine60]

Pound for pound the toughest player ever to play for the Blues?

I loved him so much that I named my first born son after him.

Perhaps Garry Crane but that's just me being a pedantic tool.

 

[Kruezing]

Perhaps Gary Crane but that's just me being a pedantic tool.

Crane is a very accurate comparison ...

 

[thylacine60]

Just got the email, what an absolute champion of a bloke, I know at times my heart was in my mouth as he kicked it out, but have not seen a player with the courage Simmo had since Kenny Hunter. In fact those two will always remind me why this is my team. Vale Simmo, gone but definitely not forgotten.

Crikey he's not dead!

 

[Nikita Blue]

Class, courage and unwavering loyalty personified.

Thank you a true blue legend.

 

[Blue Warrior]

What more can be said that already hasn't been said about this absolute Champion of the club.
Bled Navy Blue and White.
Never gave in always left everything out there courageous,skillfull a true leader .
Well done Kade you will be missed by everyone who barracks for this great club.

I feel sorry for the next player to wear #6 they have a lot to live up to.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Am very appreciative of Simmo's work and fund raising efforts for Down Syndrome Victoria over the years.

Absolute salt of the Earth bloke, tough, loyal and someone who gave so much of his time to help out the disadvantaged.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to watch you in Navy Blue over these past 18 seasons.

Thank you Simmo

 

[Rosscoe]

Legend..well done Simmo

 

[BlueBayou]

Simmo has the guts, skill, and determination that some other Carlton leaders are lacking, he should have been Carlton captain a long time ago.

I think the costume is too big for him......

 

[Omega Blue]

This is sad news, I just came to terms with Kreutzer now this.

 

[RAPPA]

If there’s one player to epitomise what a solider is, it’s Simmo. Unwavering, courageous, relentless and determinative. The Carlton football club is a better place for having him part of its history. What an understated hero.