Jonathan Simpkin, known affectionately as "Joffa," is a retired Australian rules footballer with an impressive career that saw him play for three prestigious clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on October 28, 1987, Simpkin started his professional journey with the Geelong Football Club after being drafted in the 2006 rookie draft as the 16th pick. Standing at 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) and weighing 82 kg (181 lb), Simpkin primarily operated as a midfielder, showcasing his versatility and skill on the field. Simpkin made his AFL debut in Round 9 of the 2012 season, representing Geelong in a match against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. His talent and dedication soon caught the attention of the Hawthorn Football Club, where he played from 2013 to 2015, contributing significantly to the team's success during his tenure. In 2016, Simpkin donned the jersey of the Essendon Football Club, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable player in the league. Notably, Jonathan Simpkin comes from a family deeply rooted in Australian rules football, with his younger brother, Tom Simpkin, also making a name for himself as a professional player for St Kilda. This familial connection adds a layer of legacy and passion to Simpkin's already illustrious career, showcasing the sport's ability to bring families together through a shared love for the game. Throughout his time in the AFL, Simpkin exhibited not only exceptional skills on the field but also a strong work ethic and team spirit that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to multiple clubs underscore his adaptability and value as a player, leaving a lasting impact on the Australian football landscape.
Played In
4
-
530
26
15%
30
22
18%
-
-
Goals
1
0.3
418
82
1%
25
43
2%
200
1%
Behinds
0
-
-
54
-
-
32
0%
199
0%
Assists
2
0.5
382
28
7%
21
12
17%
135
1%
Disposals
74
18.5
508
802
9%
28
657
11%
8409
1%
Kicks
33
8.3
523
503
7%
29
349
9%
4531
1%
Handballs
41
10.3
476
472
9%
27
308
13%
3878
1%
Marks
13
3.3
539
222
6%
30
141
9%
2238
1%
Tackles
6
1.5
575
188
3%
33
136
4%
1427
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
928
-
-
558
0%
808
0%
Clearances
7
1.8
353
191
4%
21
95
7%
739
1%
Frees For
1
0.3
580
71
1%
32
31
3%
406
0%
Frees Against
5
1.3
459
53
9%
27
31
16%
371
1%
Disposals
Total
634
Avg
15.5
Handballs
Total
301
Avg
7.3
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total
53% - 47%
Clearances
Total
54
Avg
1.3
Frees For
Total
21
Avg
0.5
Frees Against
Total
19
Avg
0.5
Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Jonathan Simpkin' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Jonathan Simpkin' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds.
This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.
This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics
such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season
but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category.
This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Jonathan Simpkin in the context of their team and the league as a whole.
