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46 Jonathan Simpkin

 
Details
Number 46
Height 181cm
Weight 82kg
DOB 28-10-1987
Debut
Games Goals
2011 0 2011 0
Career 0 Career 0
Dreamteam Points
2011 0 Go to Dream Team
Outlook
Former Sydney rookie who is doing everything he can to push his claims at AFL level. Won Geelong’s best and fairest in the VFL and did some good things in the NAB Cup. Can play on the ball and is dangerous near goal, as he showed with a seven-goal haul against Casey Scorpions late in the season.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011
  • Had strong year, winning VFL best & fairest
  • Played 18 VFL games and kicked 20 goals
  • Named in best players 10 times
  • Played threeNAB Cup games in the pre-season and kicked three goals
2010
  • Played 18 games in VFL with Geelong and kicked 16 goals
  • Named in best players nine times
  • Twice kicked four goals – vs. Collingwood and Box Hill
  • Represented Victoria against WA
  • Named in VFL team of the year
2009
  • Played 15 games with Geelong in VFL, kicking 15 goals
2008
  • Played eight games with Geelong in VFL, kicking five goals
2007
  • Was promoted to Sydney Swans senior list
  • Played in NAB Cup against Western Bulldogs
  • Helped Swans reserves win second consecutive premiership in AFL Canberra league
2006
  • Spent season on Sydney Swans rookie list
  • Helped Swans reserves win premiership in AFL Canberra league
2005
  • Played 18 TAC Cup games with Geelong Falcons
  • Led Falcons with 26 goals
  • Represented Vic Country at U18 national championships
2004
  • Played 13 TAC Cup games with Geelong Falcons, and kicked 13 goals

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Colac
  • Clubs: Sydney Swans, Geelong
  • Debut:
  • Recruited from: Geelong VFL
  • AFL Awards: See awards section
  • Club Awards: See awards section
  • Brownlow Votes:
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News

Simpkin striving for breakthrough

Jonathan Simpkin has extra motivation in his quest to breakthrough for his AFL debut.Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 3:22AM

Video

Simpkin VFL best

Jonathan Simpkin wins Cats VFL best fairestFriday, September 16, 2011 - 7:12AM

VFL
VFL team of the year 2010
VFL vs WA 2010

Geelong
VFL best & fairest 2011

Premierships
2006 AFL Canberra (Sydney dft Belconnen)
2007 AFL Canberra (Sydney dft Queanbeyan)

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Playing history (at start of 2012 season)
NAB Cup
Geelong: 7 games, 3 goals
Sydney: 1 game, 0 goals
VFL
Geelong: 59 games, 52 goals
AFL Canberra
Sydney (res): 42 games
TAC Cup
Geelong Falcons: 31 games, 39 goals

Draft history
Selected by Sydney Swans with 16th pick in 2005 rookie draft
Selected by Geelong with 56th pick in 2010 rookie draft
Name: Jonathan Simpkin
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Tiger Woods
Coach’s pet: George Horlin-Smith
Favourite footy commentator: Dennis Cometti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid: Gary Ablett
Describe your perfect day off: go to beach
Who inspires you: Jordan Schroder
Best advice received: work hard
What scares you most: snakes
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: golfer
First job: at Safeway
The person you would most like to meet: Shane Warne
Thing you would like to do after your footy career: travel
Greatest non-football achievement: finishing school
How would your best friend describe you: smart
One thing you can’t eat: olives
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: mow lawns
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: World Cup
Favourite Australian personality: Steve Irwin
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: iPhone
Favourite TV show: The Simpsons
Favourite band / musical artist: Kings of Leon
Favourite movie: Happy Gilmore

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