North Melbourne captain handed ‘reality check’ amid trade uncertainty

Matthew Lloyd believes North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin has been given a ‘reality check’ as he eyes a role change in 2026.

Despite being contracted until 2029, Simpkin has expressed his interest in looking elsewhere amid a lack of midfield time.

Lloyd wonders why the talk around the North Melbourne skipper has fallen silent as the trade period rolls on.

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“We’ve heard absolutely nothing (about Jy Simpkin’s future) since it was reported,” he said on The Trade Off podcast.

“Maybe he’s got a reality check – other clubs might see (his the same as North Melbourne. Maybe people aren’t banging down the door for the money he’s on.”

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