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Jonathan SIMPKIN
#52
Age: 31 |
Games: 41 | Born: Oct 28, 2020 |
Height: 181 |
Weight: 81 |
Position: MID |
2016 Digest: Only one senior game for the Hawks, as a sub, in 2015 yet constantly racked up huge possession tallies in the VFL. Was training at Balwyn before getting the Bombers' call.
2016 NAB Cup: Has been good as a mid prepared to get back and help defence. Late addition but fit.
2016 Season
Played for : Essendon
1 | GCS | Did some useful things. | 4 |
2 | Played in VFL trial against Richmond. | ||
3 | VFL | Gathered plenty of the ball playing midfield role. Typical sort of game. | – |
4 | VFL | Had little trouble winning the ball given lop-sided nature of the contest. | – |
5 | VFL | Won a mountain of ball and kicked two goals. Among the better players. | – |
6 | Carl | Did well. Five inside-50s, four clearances and eight contested possessions. | 6 |
7 | Syd | Looked promising early until he injured his hamstring late in the first term and took no further part. | 2 |
8 | Hamstring. | ||
9 | Hamstring. | ||
10 | Hamstring. | ||
11 | Hamstring. | ||
12 | Hamstring. | ||
13 | Hamstring. | ||
14 | Hamstring. | ||
15 | Hamstring. | ||
16 | Hamstring. | ||
17 | VFL | One goal, two inside-50s and three clearances but not a huge outing. | – |
18 | VFL | Bombers’ best in midfield against old club with 35 touches. | – |
19 | VFL | Bye. | – |
20 | VFL | Won plenty of ball and had five inside-50s to be among better midfielders. | – |
21 | GCS | Important early on a wing but made some skill errors. OK without being great. | 5 |
22 | Senior emergency. | ||
23 | Senior emergency. |
2015 Season
Played for : Hawthorn
1 | – | ||
2 | – | ||
3 | VFL | 25 possessions, eight tackles. At his competitive best. | – |
4 | VFL | Combined with Woodward to controlled the middle of the ground. | – |
5 | VFL | Bye. | – |
6 | VFL | Quieter day in middle. Only 14 possessions. | – |
7 | Melb | Sub. Late inclusion for Smith. Handful of touches. | 2 |
8 | VFL | Rarely plays a down game at this level. 29 touches again. | – |
9 | VFL | Best afield with 35 possessions and three big goals. | – |
10 | VFL | 22 possessions in a typical hard-working outing. | – |
11 | VFL | Bye. | – |
12 | VFL | Big ball winner in middle of ground. Nine inside 50s too. | – |
13 | VFL | 29 dispoals, six inside 50s and plenty of grunt work. | – |
14 | VFL | Battled away as always in midfield to end with 29 possessions. | – |
15 | VFL | 24 possessions and five inside 50s to play strong hand. | – |
16 | VFL | Huge outing in midfield with three goals and 33 touches. | – |
17 | VFL | Not his best game but still gave it his all. | – |
18 | VFL | Leading ball-winner with 29 touches in strong midfield display. | – |
19 | VFL | Worked hard in tight in midfield battle. One of Hawks' best. | – |
20 | VFL | Made some errors and wasn’t give much room to operate. | – |
21 | VFL | In and out of the game in midfield. 14 possessions. | – |
22 | VFL | Battled hard in midfield to end with 23 possessions. | – |
23 | VFL | Big ball winner – 37 touches and was in everything in middle. | – |
QF | VFL | Bye. | – |
SF | VFL | 34 possessions in all-action game in middle. | – |
PF | VFL | Burrowed in around the contests to win 32 touches. | – |
GF | – |
2014 Season
Played for : Hawthorn
1 | Bris | Avoided the sub vest and had no problem finding the ball around the contests. | 6 |
2 | Ess | Sub. On early third term to replace Hodge. Kicked a key goal in final term. | 2 |
3 | Frem | Had it 30 times and did a lot of grunt work around the footy. | 7 |
4 | GCS | As usual did everything right when came on as sub. | 3 |
5 | Geel | Won plenty of ball but only two inside-50s and one clearance. | 5 |
6 | Rich | Sub came on for Stratton at final change. | 1 |
7 | VFL | Strong contributor in midfield with 34 disposals. | – |
8 | Syd | Two goals from four kicks in first half then missed two key shots in last term. | 5 |
10 | Port | Started as the sub and useful when introduced. | 5 |
11 | GWS | Solid first half but ball use waned in second and influence faded. | 5 |
12 | VFL | Hawks’ best with 25 possessions, nine tackles in the middle. | – |
13 | VFL | Bored in late to help sway momentum the Hawks’ way. | – |
14 | VFL | Won a lot of the ball in close to feed to Hawk runners. | – |
15 | VFL | Bye. | – |
16 | VFL | Competed hard but missed kick last cost Hawks’ chance at a win. | – |
17 | Adel | Two goals from three attempts and a thorn in the Crows’ side. | 7 |
18 | Syd | Did some great tam things early in game. Faded a tad but made a mark. | 6 |
19 | WB | Sub came on and kicked instant goal. | 2 |
20 | Melb | Quiet afternoon in an easy win. Spot in team isn’t assured. | 4 |
21 | Frem | Stated as the sub and decent when given a chance late. Kicked a goal. | 4 |
22 | Geel | Sub. Replaced Suckling in third term and quickly set about winning plenty of ball. | 4 |
23 | Coll | Always in space and efficiency improved as the game wore on. Solid. | 7 |
QF | Geel | Sub. On in final term for Sewell and quickly picked up tempo. | 2 |
SF | – | ||
PF | Port | Came on and did a bit at times. | 2 |
GF | – |
2013 Season
Played for : Hawthorn
1 | Rested. | ||
2 | VFL | 31 possession at half forward then midfield. Impressive. | – |
3 | VFL | Chugged away in midfield. Lacked his usual impact however. | – |
4 | VFL | Tagged by Eardley and worked hard to break the shackles. | – |
5 | VFL | Won his fair share of ball and linked well through the middle. | – |
6 | Adel | Subbed into the game late in the third term for the ineffective Osborne. | 4 |
7 | Syd | Sub. On late when result was already decided and made the most of his time. | 2 |
8 | GWS | Big opening term and looked like he wanted to stake a claim. Handy game. | 5 |
9 | GCS | Lots of the ball without cutting holes in opposition | 6 |
10 | Melb | Helped himself to 11 contested poss, a goal and four inside-50s to be a factor. | 7 |
12 | Carl | Sub. On third term and immediately set up two decisive third-term goals. | 3 |
13 | WCE | Was to be sub but started after Puopolo pulled out. Good early then faded. | 4 |
14 | Bris | Sub was keen to make an impact and had 17 touches after half time. | 5 |
15 | Geel | Handy game highlighted by a goal in final term. Certainly not the worst. | 6 |
16 | Port | Came on as the sub twice, first for Cheney and then Stratton. | 5 |
17 | WB | Started as sub for fifth time this year, injected at start of Q4 – busy, two nice goals. | 5 |
18 | Ess | Got under guard for 20 disp but kicking suspect. Subbed out after knock | 6 |
19 | VFL | Worked hard all day to finish with 25 possessions and a goal. | – |
20 | StK | Given more game time and opportunity to show his wares. | 6 |
21 | VFL | Dominated in midfield with 28 disposals, nine marks, two goals. | – |
22 | VFL | Impressive performer with 28 touches and six clearances. | – |
23 | VFL | A standout in midfield. Used the ball well and was hard in close. | – |
QF | |||
SF | VFL | Worked hard in defence and attack from the midfield. Good contributor. | – |
PF | VFL | Won the best afield medal for his 26 disp, two goal afternoon. | – |
GF | Frem | Sub came on at three-quarter time and ran hard. | 1 |
2012 Season
Played for : Geelong
1 | VFL | Worked hard in the midfield. Strong showing. | – |
2 | VFL | Slow start but was a strong contributor by the final siren. | – |
3 | VFL | Continued his strong form in the midfield. | – |
4 | VFL | One of the Cats best. | – |
5 | VFL | Great game in the midfield. In everything. | – |
6 | VFL | Solid game but lacked a great deal of support. | – |
8 | VFL | Burrowed in at every opportunity. Real competitor. | – |
9 | WB | Played one quarter and found the pace of the game pretty hot. | 1 |
10 | VFL | Solid game in the midfield after AFL debut last week. | – |
11 | VFL | Knocked up winning the ball. Great effort. | – |
13 | VFL | Accumulated the ball well and played his role. | – |
14 | VFL | Hard worker in and around the contests. | – |
15 | VFL | Chipped in with two handy goals and 20+ touches. | – |
16 | VFL | Strong contributor around the packs. | – |
18 | VFL | Combined well with Hogan and Stringer in the middle. | – |
19 | VFL | Played a good solid role in the midfield. | – |
20 | WCE | Running goal in final term his highlight. Mixed good and bad. | 4 |
21 | StK | Provided timely spark with nine last term possessions as the sub. | 2 |
22 | VFL | Headed the Cats possession count with 31 in midfield. | – |
23 | VFL | Kicked four goals from midfield to spark the Cats. | – |
EF | Frem | Sub. Limited time to showcase his talent but did what he could. | 2 |
SF | VFL | 31 possessions to play a big role in the Cats progression. | – |
PF | VFL | Had 19 touches in midfield to play his role. | – |
1. | CROUCH, Matt | Adel | 189 |
2. | MARTIN, Dustin | Rich | 186 |
3. | KELLY, Joshua | GWS | 184 |
4. | DANGERFIELD, Patrick | Geel | 175 |
5. | LAIRD, Rory | Adel | 172 |
6. | WARD, Callan | GWS | 172 |
7. | MITCHELL, Tom | Haw | 171 |
8. | DUNCAN, Mitch | Geel | 170 |
9. | COTCHIN, Trent | Rich | 167 |
10. | RANCE, Alex | Rich | 167 |
11. | SHIEL, Dylan | GWS | 166 |
12. | WINES, Ollie | Port | 165 |
13. | JACOBS, Sam | Adel | 162 |
14. | TUOHY, Zach | Geel | 161 |
15. | OLIVER, Clayton | Melb | 161 |
16. | GAFF, Andrew | WCE | 161 |
17. | GRIGG, Shaun | Rich | 160 |
18. | PARKER, Luke | Syd | 160 |
19. | MURPHY, Marc | Carl | 159 |
20. | MERRETT, Zach | Ess | 157 |
21. | EBERT, Brad | Port | 157 |
22. | DOUGLAS, Richard | Adel | 156 |
23. | SLOANE, Rory | Adel | 156 |
24. | DOCHERTY, Sam | Carl | 155 |
25. | HEPPELL, Dyson | Ess | 155 |