Steve Simpson announces retirement
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Simpson to announce retirement
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-simpson-to-call-it-quits-20100809-11u25.html
- Steve Simpson to announce retirement
- His knee has not responded well to treatment
- Jeremy Smith is the likely replacement
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-simpson-to-call-it-quits-20100809-11u25.html
- Steve Simpson to announce retirement
- His knee has not responded well to treatment
- Jeremy Smith is the likely replacement
blue_blazer
Glen Frendo
Thats the Million dollar question
TheRedAfro
Rod Shoesmith
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GraysonLuke
Guest
As in Jeremy Smith? Or Ben Smith?
Frosty
Trent Hodkinson
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Perfect timing for Simmo to walk away, he hasn't played at 100% for over 2 seasons and his knee complaint wouldn't see him right until next season and even then it would be a huge question mark. (*similar knee injuiry as the one that paul harragon surcomed to)
He obviously realised he couldn't go through all the strenuous rehab with the chance that he still may not make it back onto the park. Its sad to see him go but it will benefit Rick Stone and the club moving forward with recruiting for 2011.
Perfect timing for Simmo to walk away, he hasn't played at 100% for over 2 seasons and his knee complaint wouldn't see him right until next season and even then it would be a huge question mark. (*similar knee injuiry as the one that paul harragon surcomed to)
He obviously realised he couldn't go through all the strenuous rehab with the chance that he still may not make it back onto the park. Its sad to see him go but it will benefit Rick Stone and the club moving forward with recruiting for 2011.
Gidleys-my-knight08
The future Mrs Joey Johns
That sucks, we never get to send them out the way they deserve. Going to miss Simmo.
Lefty
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Tuesday August 10, 2010
The boy from Broke joined the Knights via the Hunter Academy of Sport rugby league program back in 1996, going on to make 216 first grade appearances after debuting against Parramatta in April 1999.
Simpson played his junior football with the Singleton Greyhounds before beginning his NRL career with his one and only club, the Newcastle Knights. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest local players to emerge from the Hunter region and leaves behind a legacy which only ‘Simmo’ could do.
The tough, uncompromising and hardworking back rower also went on to play Country Origin (2), NSW Origin (13), Australian Tests (7) and the Kangaroo Tour of 2003.
Simpson will be long remembered by rugby league fans as a no-nonsense competitor who has given 100 per cent both on and off the field.
“I’m proud to say I played for the Newcastle Knights, I’ve had a great time and I wouldn’t change a thing,” Simpson said.
“There have been so many good times, I have met so many good people and now I look forward to supporting the boys and enjoying the next part of my life, especially our last home game against the Dragons with the Old Boys.
“I really want to thank my Mum and Dad who clocked up the kilometres during my teenage years as I juggled being an apprentice mechanic in Singleton and my football commitments in Newcastle.
“I want to thank my wife Jacqui, my family, the club and all of the Newcastle fans who have supported me over the years, I really appreciate it.”
An ongoing knee injury has forced Simpson from the field since round 11 this year, and will regrettably rob his loyal fans of the opportunity to farewell one of nature’s true gentlemen the way he would have liked, playing in front of a packed crowd at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
The Newcastle Knights would like to encourage all Steve Simpson fans to help us celebrate a wonderful career and pay tribute to Simmo at Old Boys Day, on Saturday 28 August when the Knights play the Dragons at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Source: Inside the Castle email from the Knights.
Simpson Announces Retirement
One of the Newcastle Knights favourite sons Steve Simpson has today drawn the curtain on his long and distinguished career by announcing his retirement after 12 seasons with the Knights.The boy from Broke joined the Knights via the Hunter Academy of Sport rugby league program back in 1996, going on to make 216 first grade appearances after debuting against Parramatta in April 1999.
Simpson played his junior football with the Singleton Greyhounds before beginning his NRL career with his one and only club, the Newcastle Knights. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest local players to emerge from the Hunter region and leaves behind a legacy which only ‘Simmo’ could do.
The tough, uncompromising and hardworking back rower also went on to play Country Origin (2), NSW Origin (13), Australian Tests (7) and the Kangaroo Tour of 2003.
Simpson will be long remembered by rugby league fans as a no-nonsense competitor who has given 100 per cent both on and off the field.
“I’m proud to say I played for the Newcastle Knights, I’ve had a great time and I wouldn’t change a thing,” Simpson said.
“There have been so many good times, I have met so many good people and now I look forward to supporting the boys and enjoying the next part of my life, especially our last home game against the Dragons with the Old Boys.
“I really want to thank my Mum and Dad who clocked up the kilometres during my teenage years as I juggled being an apprentice mechanic in Singleton and my football commitments in Newcastle.
“I want to thank my wife Jacqui, my family, the club and all of the Newcastle fans who have supported me over the years, I really appreciate it.”
An ongoing knee injury has forced Simpson from the field since round 11 this year, and will regrettably rob his loyal fans of the opportunity to farewell one of nature’s true gentlemen the way he would have liked, playing in front of a packed crowd at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
The Newcastle Knights would like to encourage all Steve Simpson fans to help us celebrate a wonderful career and pay tribute to Simmo at Old Boys Day, on Saturday 28 August when the Knights play the Dragons at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
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GraysonLuke
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Sad to see him go like this - he was always a consistant player and gave 100%. We are going to miss his solid defense mostly.
Wow gonna miss seeing him out there, always played with so much heart. I hope he still stays involved as maybe a trainer running water out to the boys & stuff like Tony Grimaldi does for Doggies, Langer did for QLD i think & a big QLD name does it for Titans forget his name though. But hope he is still involved with us, & i hope before the Dragons clash at home they do something special for him like Bedsy when we vsed Melbourne, showed how much it can build up confidence for the boys in hard matches like that.
gonna miss seeing him out there, always played with so much heart. I hope he still stays involved as maybe a trainer running water out to the boys & stuff like Tony Grimaldi does for Doggies, Langer did for QLD i think & a big QLD name does it for Titans forget his name though. But hope he is still involved with us, & i hope before the Dragons clash at home they do something special for him like Bedsy when we vsed Melbourne, showed how much it can build up confidence for the boys in hard matches like that.
Digs
George Mann
He deserves a send off with all the trimmings - rd 25 at EAS.
...In fact, it's going to be a huge clash against the Dragons - I can honestly see us winning on old boys day, especially with the Simmo farewell.
If we can just win the next two games, this could be the match that sends us to the finals. Would be a HUGE day!
...In fact, it's going to be a huge clash against the Dragons - I can honestly see us winning on old boys day, especially with the Simmo farewell.
If we can just win the next two games, this could be the match that sends us to the finals. Would be a HUGE day!
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