Past #7: Adam Simpson - 306 games for NM (95-09; 5th AT) - NM captain (04-08) - current WCE head coach

[silkykanga]

I heard on the grapevine that it wasnt entirely simmo's decision.

 

[budge11]

If he was forced out I wanna know the logic behind that decision. We are thin on leadership types right now...

 

[silkykanga]

If he was forced out I wanna know the logic behind that decision. We are thin on leadership types right now...

I had this conversation with someone and just cant understand why he would ever be forced into retirement??!!

it's got me stumped! But may not be true. I dont think we'll ever know, lets just celebrate his career and have a win for him tonight!

 

[la roux]

If he was forced out I wanna know the logic behind that decision. We are thin on leadership types right now...

I had this conversation with someone and just cant understand why he would ever be forced into retirement??!!

it's got me stumped! But may not be true. I dont think we'll ever know, lets just celebrate his career and have a win for him tonight!

 

[Mr Reliable]

He was Adam Everywhere on Monday night and in one of several interviews (can't remember which one), I heard him say he would love to break Arch's record but it wasn't worth playing another year just to do that.

He also said he'd been thinking about retiring and when he decided he would go now to give some young blokes a chance, he went and spoke to 'the club' and they said 'good idea!' and so that was it. I don't think he ever said who he spoke to.

I got the impression that he would have liked to be talked out of retiring this year but nobody tried.

 

[Z_K]

He has never, ever sought or receieved adulation, publicity or anything over the top, so I don't begrudge the bloke a Friday night sending off in front of North people and friends and family over one in front of 20,000 South Australians in round 22.

Legend of the footy club. He can do what he likes.

 

[The Zebra]

I heard on the grapevine that it wasnt entirely simmo's decision.

I can 100% guarantee that this was Simmo's decision.

He got to the point where he had had enough and he saw a lot of benefit in leaving his spot open for someone to grab.

No pressure from the club whatsoever.

 

[roobear]

He was Adam Everywhere on Monday night and in one of several interviews (can't remember which one), I heard him say he would love to break Arch's record but it wasn't worth playing another year just to do that.

He also said he'd been thinking about retiring and when he decided he would go now to give some young blokes a chance, he went and spoke to 'the club' and they said 'good idea!' and so that was it. I don't think he ever said who he spoke to.

I got the impression that he would have liked to be talked out of retiring this year but nobody tried.

That was on the run home on SEN, Mr R, I remember it exactly how you did, and drew the same conclusion.

He also said it was a 'kind of selfish' decision to go out in a Friday night game so his last match would be on the big stage, which I don't think any North supporter would begrudge him.

 

[King Corey]

He was Adam Everywhere on Monday night and in one of several interviews (can't remember which one), I heard him say he would love to break Arch's record but it wasn't worth playing another year just to do that.

He also said he'd been thinking about retiring and when he decided he would go now to give some young blokes a chance, he went and spoke to 'the club' and they said 'good idea!' and so that was it. I don't think he ever said who he spoke to.

I got the impression that he would have liked to be talked out of retiring this year but nobody tried.

Hmm, if you've recounted that accurately I'm pretty damn disappointed with our powers that be letting him give it away so easily.

 

[muttley45]

I can 100% guarantee that this was Simmo's decision.

He got to the point where he had had enough and he saw a lot of benefit in leaving his spot open for someone to grab.

No pressure from the club whatsoever.

here here,he never said he wanted he wanted to break arch's record.just the opposite in fact,said he wouldnt want that,he is a true shinboner,lets send him off with a win that ends carltons finals hopes,keep fevola quiet and we are 1/2 way home,hope scotty t gives his ankle a test out

 

[chubbspeterson]

I think it was Simmo's decision to go out on friday night footy against carlton, which is far better than against melbourne on a sunday or whatever in rd 21. Also he's obviously thought he's had enough, and I've noticed, as good as he has been over the last few weeks, he hasn't been as influential or zippy as he has been when I watched him. He's till had 20 odd touches, but maybe not to his own high standards perhaps. Also he's that selfless he sees the club benefit in playing a Garlett, Ross, Adams or Greenwood for 5 games going into next year, given that he's not going to play finals. I hope they win for him tonight.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Hmm, if you've recounted that accurately I'm pretty damn disappointed with our powers that be letting him give it away so easily.

FFS. Can we stop with the bagging of Sam Powers That Be?

 

[Giveadogabone]

The big stage, good on Simmo for calling the selectors bluff and forcing their hands.
Taking out a key forward and replacing him with a defender is as marketable as Darren Crocker. Is it that painful to put Harro in for this game instead of embarrassing him as emergency again. Good game to drop one our few players with pace, Ross would have to one of the bigger NMFC coaching fk ups. The big stage will unfortunately highlight how far awy from reality our coaches are. Power will embarrass, Rawlings will plod around defence, Thomas will kick a few behinds, and Hansen could go missing. Jones will just highlight we are old and has beens. Carlton being the last quarter specialists hopefully wont get us by more than 40.
Be good to be highlighting Ross, Adams, Harros in and under, a new key forward instead of a bare cupboard. Oh well few more weeks.

 

[75779699_06070809]

Massive Out?

Rumour time. I have it on good authority that there could be a "massive out" tonight and Daniel Harris will replace. Possibly Simmo?

 

[jacko57]

I got the impression that he would have liked to be talked out of retiring this year but nobody tried.

I remember Lou Richards talking about how he retired.

As Collingwood captain, he was expected to set the standard ; after a few poor games, he copped some criticism in the press.

Looking for some moral support, he approached his coach, Phonse Kyne, at training, and said, 'I've been thinking Phonse, maybe it's time for me to hang up my boots'.

'Righto, Lou' was the response.

 

[Mr Reliable]

I remember Lou Richards talking about how he retired.

As Collingwood captain, he was expected to set the standard ; after a few poor games, he copped some criticism in the press.

Looking for some moral support, he approached his coach, Phonse Kyne, at training, and said, 'I've been thinking Phonse, maybe it's time for me to hang up my boots'.

'Righto, Lou' was the response.

Didn't Dean say he resigned again, like he did pre-season, but nobody talked him out of it this time?

 

[kangaroo7]

Just heard on the news that he has a calf injury and that he will play most of the game from off the bench. Where's the sense in that? Surely if he is not 100% he should not be in the side. He could put off his farewell game to next week's game against Melbourne (and have a better chance of going out on a winning note) instead of virtually having the side start one man short tonight. If anyone else is seriously injured during tonight's game it leaves less options.

Either Simpson is being uncharacteristically selfish, or the selection committee are being characteristically stupid.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Just confirmed that he will play.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Yeah it's crazy considering that we are still in the running for the finals.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Orrrrrrr.... winning or losing this match wont make much difference in the long run AND its his final match after a very long career.. Give the bloke a break he deserves to play regardless.

 

[Jimii]

Just heard on Triple M that Simmo is going through a fitness test now to see if he will play. He is using the Pre-Game warm up as a fitness test

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Was announced by the north melbourne run facebook group he is on the final team sheet and will play

 

[brettman135]

Deserved a send off game even if he wasn't actually right to play

 

[The Chiefton]

Probably made all the arrangements for family, friends etc to be there and then the day before... he does his baby cow!!!!! might have somethin to do with it.

 

[Denny_Crane]

I would just like to personally say 'well done' to 'Simmo' on a great career. In my opinion, he is a club great, and from where I sit (Level 2 at Idiot Stadium), his contribution has been commendable.

Well done Adam.

Denny Cranes