Universal Love Simmo announces Retirement :((

[RPCB]

I was thinking of this the last hour or two and now the announcement has come.

I LOVE YOU KADE SIMPSON! Thank you for your loyalty and being a one club player. Legend!

 

[Osc1]

I didn’t see this coming

 

[I bleed Blue]

Love Simmo so much. This is a sad day and the end of an era. Debut in 2003. Been kicking the leather around at AFL level since half our side were in nappies.

Great clubman who goes out with plenty left in the tank.

Not the end he deserves. Deserves some success after such a hard slog, and deserves a big send off from the Blues faithful.

Classy way to go though. Going out when he could have gone around again.

Batton is now passed. Time for the young brigade to take responsibility.

Thanks for everything Kade.

 

[BlueBlood15]

Thank you Simmo
A shining light for the club during a very tough time
Always bled for the jumper and gave his all each and every time he ran out for us
To play 340+ games is just an outstanding effort and a testament to his dedication and durability
Go well Simmo

 

[El Topo]

Simmo gave everything, and deserved so much better than what he got in return. Unimpeachable club legend.

 

[Michael Jezz]

An Icon of club resilience.
Great players retire at the right time

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Not much I can say. Love the way he plays and always will. Absolute warrior. Probably means more coming from my Pies supporting mate, who lived through the 70s era teams... Simmo would be in his all time team just off his loyalty and courage alone.

I don't give a shit about wins and losses with respect to judging his career. He was an incredible player. Made the most of himself, so many players should take note.

 

[Siladee]

The one shining light from that shitful night back in 2002.


How you wrung 340+games out of that skinny body is a testament to your guts and determination, probably would have got to 350 games if it wasn’t for that cheap shot from that Collingwood piece of garbage (embarrassingly his name escapes me

Wellingham

 

[Manhattanite]

I didn’t see this coming

I guess you haven’t been on twitter or Facebook the past 24 hours... [emoji6]


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[Bearded Carpenter]

Thank you Kade Simpson, Odin has a spot reserved for you also in Valhalla.

Go well old warrior.

I love you.

 

[RudyBlue]

For the last 52 seasons, Carlton have had at least one of Doull, Bradley or Simpson out there playing for us. An end of an era.




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Dw Sam Walsh will play at least 350

 

[TheBlueCampaigner]

This one hurts. Get in the bin 2020.

 

[carlton_99]

My favourite ever Carlton player. A true champion of the game who bled blue. Congratulations on an amazing (yet somehow ridiculously underrated) career and I just have to thank you for the extreme loyalty, passion and heart that you have shown for this club. The Carlton Football Club will never be the same again

 

[Pablito]

Consistency and passion.

Definition of a heart and soul player. Someone who's impact is just as great off field as it is on.

Enjoy retirement Kade and thank you for everything.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

I was 11 years old when Kade Simpson debuted. And 13 when he got a real crack at footy. It's safe to say that Kade Simpson is synonymous with Carlton in my eyes, having been a core part of our side for the majority of the time i have consciously and passionately supported the Carlton Blues.

There are few words to describe what Kade can do and did throughout his career. More courageous than his size should have reasonably permitted, effortless in his dedication to the club and craft. A carlton legend and one i'll never ever forget.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Was just working his way onto his right.......

 

[Metalcrusher]

so going to miss the 60 kg wringing wet, tough as tungsten, heart and soul, bearded, lefty .....

Truly so sad right now

Love you Simmo, you never left anything out on the park.

 

[HBF]

I knew this was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Thanks Simmo, you've been a warrior.

 

[Osc1]

I guess you haven’t been on twitter or Facebook the past 24 hours... [emoji6]


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Dude...

 

[GT619]

Thanks simmo

 

[BringBackSimmo]

 

[ajb72]

Just a shame he wasnt our captain, when the opportunity was there.

Left nothing out there. Well done on a great career. If you look up heart & soul, there would be a picture of Simpson.

 

[MrJimmy]

I could sit here and write a 10 paragraph post about how much love and respect I have for this man..... but I won't. So I'll just say this..... Thankyou Simmo for all that you have given us. You represent everything that is good about this club of ours and you deserved so much more success. Through our darkest years YOU were the one player we could ALWAYS rely on, you are and always will be my favourite Carlton footballer and the number 6 will always sit proudly upon my back....




Also.....that beard

 

[Graffy4242]

Courage personified.

I remember when he was the holder of the “most consecutive games” record till he was shirtfronted by Sharon Wellingham at the G and had his jaw broken. Had eyes only for the ball as he did his entire career. Never felt like jumping the fence more after seeing that incident live.

Bumped into him in Bali a couple of years ago and he was as nice a person as you could meet.

He will always be a true legend of the club.

I am even more impressed that he has retired whilst still playing some of his best footy!

 

[Navy blue whale]

So heartbreaking [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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