The Latest Breaking News from Jy Simpkin

Thomas won't be thrown to wolves, Simpkin vows

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Kangaroos' young talent wows co-captain Simpkin

North Melbourne's bevy of talented teenagers are already wowing established Kangaroos players despite being drafted only last week.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Jy Simpkin pumped to welcome Clarkson back to the Roos

Alastair Clarkson will work behind the scenes at North Melbourne for the next little while before regaining the head coaching role later this season.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

St Kilda and North Melbourne's rise to the top eight driven by big shifts under new coaches Ross Lyon, Alastair Clarkson

St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

AFL Kangaroos to support troubled Thomas

Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has the full support of new Kangaroos co-captains Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin.

AAP · Jan 23, 2023

McDonald, Simpkin to lead Roos in AFL

Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin have been voted in as co-captains of North Melbourne after long-time skipper Jack Ziebell stood down from the role.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

AFL's Cunnington eyes return to best

Ben Cunnington will not put his hand up for the captaincy at North Melbourne but is adamant he can return to his best in 2023 after three disrupted seasons.

AAP · Jan 19, 2023

Kangaroos, Hawks hit with AFL bans, fines

Flynn Perez has copped a one-match ban as the AFL match review officer handed out $15,000 in fines after the fiery North Melbourne-Hawthorn clash.

AAP · Jul 24, 2022

Senior Kangaroos must step up: Jy Simpkin

As North Melbourne wallow in the AFL's doldrums, vice-captain Jy Simpkin says it is on the club's senior players to lift ahead of facing premiers Melbourne.

AAP · May 16, 2022