Jy Simpkin

Jy Simpkin (born 5 March 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club with their first selection and twelfth overall in the 2016 national draft. He made his debut in the 43-point loss against West Coast in round one of the 2017 season at Etihad Stadium.

Jy Simpkin
Simpkin playing for North Melbourne in April 2018
Personal information
Full name Jy Simpkin
Date of birth (1998-03-05) 5 March 1998
Place of birth Mooroopna, Victoria
Original team(s) Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)/Scotch College (APS)/Mooroopna Football Club
Draft No. 12, 2016 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2017, North Melbourne vs. West Coast, at Etihad Stadium
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 12
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017– North Melbourne 135 (52)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2, 2024.
Career highlights
  • North Melbourne co-captain: 2023–
  • Syd Barker Medal: 2021, 2022
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Born in Mooroopna, Victoria, Simpkin is of Aboriginal and European descent. He completed his high-school education at Scotch College, as part of an AIEF scholarship program.

Simpkin was named co-captain alongside teammate Luke McDonald, in readiness for the 2023 season. Both would take over as captain from Jack Ziebell.

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