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.
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Simpkin playing for North Melbourne in April 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jy Simpkin | ||
| Date of birth | 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) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2, 2024. | |||
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| 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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