Universal Love Simmo announces Retirement :((

[Johnny James]

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

They both wore number 6 too mate.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Awesome career... from a bloke who bleed for the club and put his mighty lightly framed body on the line every game he played, wonderful player courageous lefty a humble man class act on and of the field...#6

 

[thylacine60]

who are the 4 blokes with simmo?

 

[Blue and Silver]

I knew this day would come.

But I will miss Simmo.

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[Jeremias]

Was busy with work today, so saw this briefly and didn't have time to process it.

Until now. And I'm completely flat.

Thank you Simmo. My absolute favourite.

 

[thylacine60]

for over a decade I've been wondering how the * we are going to replace this bloke - well, now we're going to find out - just hope it doesn't end up being a case of "you don't know what you've got till it's gone, joni"...............

 

[Sheephead]

Love ya Simmo - all the best in retirement. Class act.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

who are the 4 blokes with simmo?

Carlton Royalty

I really really like this photo a lot. Would literally sell my soul to have an afternoon in the company of these two great chaps.

Nothing going to lie, I am going to be quite the sobbing mess at the end of Saturday Night's Game.

Do I dare Hope the Boys have one final gutsy effort in them and get a win for Simmo ? As far as I am concerned I will forgive and forget all the bad losses they had this year (esp against Hawthorn, Collingwood and The Crows) if they can win for Kade Simpson against The Lions. Simmo truly deserves to leave the game on a famous win

 

[BlueBayou]

who are the 4 blokes with simmo?

That there is called a continuum.

Nic played with the Doormat, who played with SOS's dad, (and SOS??) who played with Braddles, who played with Simmo
65 years of Royalty

 

[BringBackSimmo]

Why is all of his under 18s footage in black and white though?

 

[Number_9]

Absolute warrior of the club and my favourite player by far. You knew he was always was going to give 100% and stuck with us for the worst period in carltons history.

Hope this was a 100% a retirement and he wasnt pushed to do it. Could definitely go around again.

All the best simmo.

 

[haveago]

Thank You Simmo.....

I am lost for words.

You are Carlton Royalty.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Well done Simmo, carved out a very decent career during a mostly disappointing period in our clubs history.

Busted your arse and earned great respect from your team mates, coaches/staff, members/fans and your peers.

 

[Thehurdle]

When I grow up I want to be just like Simmo.

 

[BringBackSimmo]

How can you not love a guy that kept the love for the long sleeves alive.. From SOS to Simmo, not enough Blues in the long sleeves.

 

[BrianSetzer]

Give him the send of he deserves Blues, show some heart like this bloke has his whole career. We'll miss you simmo, they don't make them like you anymore.

 

[thylacine60]

bring me the * goal footage.............at once............

 

[BringBackSimmo]

bring me the * goal footage.............at once............

For a defender, did get kick a handy goal or 138.


Here is his first goal.


*I may be watching this match now, Deluca was really a rather bad Ruckman.

 

[Healer]

Best wishes Simmo.
Thanks for the memories.
You had a patent on guts and determination.

 

[SOS Rules]

My favourite player of the mostly successful era we had between 1968 and 2000 was SOS. My favourite player of this dark era is Simmo. Although these two are very different players the one thing they had in common was a fierce desire to never be beaten. This is what distinguishes Simmo from a lot of the blokes he has played with over his career. Of course, there is a lot more to him than that. He also has lots of poise, skill and calmness under pressure. To have forged on for so long, playing to a high level throughout and never not leaving it all out on the field is a huge testament to his character and commitment to the Navy Blue cause. He has made the last twenty years a lot more bearable to watch and I will miss him not playing as will the team. He goes out, still playing to a good level and hopefully on his terms. Kade will always be remembered as a Carlton star.

Thanks for the memories Simmo and best of luck for whatever you do in the future.

 

[KnobHead]

Best wishes Simmo, awesome player.

Not going to be the same watching the Blues running around without Simmo next year.

Quietly spoken, no fuss. Was a real inspiration with his courage and ‘never say die’ attitude.

Very much the end of an era.


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[Bluebagz]

So many different Simmo's": The skinny unassuming one, the thick bearded one (my favourite, before inner city hipsters took over that look) and finally the grey stumbled older statesman. Full respect from everyone that loves the game, gave it his all hard and tough but never a dog. Congrats on a great career and good luck.

 

[thylacine60]

When I grow up I want to be just like Simmo.

so does he

 

[thylacine60]

hope wellingham is feeling particularly less than human today..........

 

[Jabba73]

Thanks Simmo, never gave up or shirked it, even during the worst of times for the club.

A true legend, enjoy your retirement.