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An exciting and versatile midfielder with the ability to kick clutch goals, Simpkin is equally comfortable winning the contested football at the coalface as he is providing run and carry for his side.

Taken with pick No.12 in 2016, Simpkin has been an important Roo since, winning back-to-back Syd Barker Medals across 2021 and 2022.

He was appointed co-captain prior to the 2023 season and led the side solo in 2025 before stepping down from the captaincy ahead of 2026.

North Melbourne debut: Round 1, 2017
Career Brownlow votes: 23
Jy Simpkin
An exciting and versatile midfielder with the ability to kick clutch goals, Simpkin is equally comfortable winning the contested football at the coalface as he is providing run and carry for his side.

Taken with pick No.12 in 2016, Simpkin has been an important Roo since, winning back-to-back Syd Barker Medals across 2021 and 2022.

He was appointed co-captain prior to the 2023 season and led the side solo in 2025 before stepping down from the captaincy ahead of 2026.

North Melbourne debut: Round 1, 2017
Career Brownlow votes: 23
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Honours

North Melbourne Captain
Years award won:
2025
Syd Barker Medal Winner
Years award won:
2021, 2022
North Melbourne Co-Captain
Years award won:
2023 - 2024
Glenn Archer Shinboner of the Year
Years award won:
2021
Syd Barker Medal Runner-Up
Years award won:
2020
North Melbourne Vice-Captain
Years award won:
2021 - 2022

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    'They just wanted it more': Simpkin on fadeout

    NMFC Media speaks to captain Jy Simpkin following the loss to the Magpies

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  • 00:39

    Skipper’s ripper: Simpkin’s sizzling finish

    Kangaroos captain Jy Simpkin nails a beauty from long range to fire up his troops

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  • 03:05

    Skipper shines brightest for All Stars

    North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin is crowned best on ground after dominating with 30 disposals and a goal to take home the Polly Farmer Medal

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  • 04:08

    Simpkin on leading the way for Roos in 2025

    NMFC Media speaks to Jy Simpkin after he is named the club's solo captain for 2025

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  • 01:44

    Skipper to go solo as Roos name their leaders

    North Melbourne's captain and vice-captain are revealed for the 2025 season

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  • 03:05

    Simpkin on the team's progress and connection

    Jy Simpkin chats to NMFC Media at Southport following a gruelling, pre-season camp training session

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  • 01:31

    'Just the beginning': Jy's unmissable moment

    North Melbourne's co-captain Jy Simpkin names his unmissable moment from the 2024 season, thanks to DrinkWise

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  • 00:33

    Sky-high Simpkin soars with massive MOTY contender

    Jy Simpkin gets serious hang time and sticks a spectacular speccy

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  • 02:30

    150 seconds of CLUTCH Jy Simpkin

    Enjoy the Kangaroos co-captain's best moments as he plays his 150th game

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  • 02:30
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    'Just pure joy': What it means to emotional Simpkin

    NMFC Media speaks with co-captain Jy Simpkin following the epic win over West Coast

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Latest Player News

  1. Kangaroos captain named in Indigenous All Stars squad

    North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin has been selected in the Indigenous All Stars squad

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  2. Skipper aces time trial as recruits, full squad return

    Co-captain Jy Simpkin has set the standard as North Melbourne's five-year plus players returned for their first official day of the AFL pre-season

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  3. Co-captain nominated for Mark of the Year

    Jy Simpkin's fourth-quarter grab against the Western Bulldogs has seen him nominated for the Round 23 Virgin Australia Mark of the Year

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  4. Co-captain ruled out of Round 1 clash

    Jy Simpkin won't take the field for North Melbourne’s season opener against Greater Western Sydney

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