April 5, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin was assessed for a left ankle/leg concern in Q3 on Saturday night, he returned to the game in Q4.
March 14, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (hamstring) likely to be a test prior to Round 1 (via Mitch Cleary).
February 28, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (illness) won’t play in the practice match this week (via Nth Melbourne).
June 18, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin says he’s a chance to play in Round 15 (via Drew Jones).
June 16, 2024
Jy Simpkin injury update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (hamstring) is a late withdrawal for Round 14 (via Nth Melbourne).
May 17, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (quad) will not play in Round 10 (via Nth Melbourne).
May 17, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson says Jy Simpkin (quad) is highly unlikely to play in Round 10.
May 2, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson says Jy Simpkin will be monitored following training today but need to see improvement. Clarkson added that he thinks Simpkin will be available for Round 8.
April 30, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (quad) will be a test for Round 8 (via Nth Melbourne).
March 13, 2024
Jy Simpkin update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: There is no current return to play timeline for Jy Simpkin (via Nth Melbourne).
March 5, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (concussion) is unavailable for Round 1 (via Nth Melbourne).
March 3, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin was assisted from the ground following a heavy bump. He did not return. Assistant coach Xavier Clarke confirmed concussion for Simpkin following the game.
February 26, 2024
Jy Simpkin injury update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (finger) is expected to be available for the start of the season (via Riley Beveridge).
December 1, 2023
Jy Simpkin training update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin completed training on Friday despite being limited following a knock to his foot (via @aflratingsPete).
November 29, 2023
Jy Simpkin 2024 Role
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin stated that he’ll play inside midfield, forward and wing in 2024.
Fantasy Impact
The Kangaroos have a stack of options to run through the middle of the ground in 2024. Simpkin played forward at times last season and will likely spend time playing inside and outside midfield plus forward in the upcoming season. This will likely limit his fantasy scoring output.
July 9, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Interim senior coach Brett Ratten confirms a concussion for Jy Simpkin on Sunday.
(Concussion policy: Players are required to not resume training or playing for 12 days after a head injury has been sustained and a concussion diagnosed).
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June 4, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Interim senior coach Brett Ratten confirms Jy Simpkin will miss Round 13 with concussion.
(Concussion policy: Players are required to not resume training or playing for 12 days after a head injury has been sustained and a concussion diagnosed).
May 26, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin has signed a five-year contract extension per Nth Melbourne. He is now contracted until the end of 2029.
April 27, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson says Jy Simpkin (hand) is a chance to return this week if he completes training without any ball handling issues.
April 18, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson says the return for Jy Simpkin (hand) is currently “uncertain” following surgery. Clarkson added a further assessment will be made in the upcoming period on a return to play.
April 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jy Simpkin (finger) will undergo surgery for a broken finger.
Source: Tom Morris
April 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson says Jy Simpkin wasn’t able to clench his hand and will be assessed in the upcoming period. Simpkin was subbed out at HT with what appeared to be a finger injury.
