Simpkin in 2021

[TillLindemann]

How big a role do we think he will have next year?

While Grant will obviously be a massive loss, having both Liddle and a young gun like Simpkin here next year is a pretty good consolation.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

would still love to keep Grant if possible

 

[TillLindemann]

would still love to keep Grant if possible

I would to, but I think it's unlikely.

 

[jrtiger]

his development would've been slowed by no reggies this year. depending on the grant situation and how he goes in pre-season we might not see him until mid year. think we'll need to be patient.

 

[hammertime]

If he's ready, they'll probably have him start out with the role that Liddle is playing now.

 

[Guest]

We'll see him make his debut off the bench all things being equal. He and Liddle together will be dynamite.

 

[Strider]

I wouldn't expect we'd see too much of him right? Just a bit here and there as he develops

 

[TillLindemann]

I wouldn't expect we'd see too much of him right? Just a bit here and there as he develops

He's turning 19 next month, I don't think next year is too soon to give him a fair crack at first grade.

 

[davey_farrell]

ive watched him up here play for Wynnum, i know its only colts but he is all class, very crafty, if your good enough your old enough, he is going to be great for Tigers. Plays a very similar role to Grant

 

[barnzee]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends

 

[Tiger5150]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends

Simpkin is a long way off being ready for first grade. Still a kid.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends

Think it is a good idea to give youngsters a run in rthese nothing games, to both get a glimpse of what they can do and the benefit that the player gets from the step up in recognising what they have to do to compete there.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I reckon he'll start in Canterbury Cup for the first 4-5 rounds so he can get some much needed game time. Then, if he is progressing well, he'll come onto the bench and play the role Liddle is performing right now (10-15 minutes off the bench at the end of the game).

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends

Think it is a good idea to give youngsters a run in rthese nothing games, to both get a glimpse of what they can do and the benefit that the player gets from the step up in recognising what they have to do to compete there.

I'd think he'd be eased into the NRL playing a few minutes from the interchange like Liddle is doing now. He's so good he'll pick up the pace easily.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends

Think it is a good idea to give youngsters a run in rthese nothing games, to both get a glimpse of what they can do and the benefit that the player gets from the step up in recognising what they have to do to compete there.

I'd think he'd be eased into the NRL playing a few minutes from the interchange like Liddle is doing now. He's so good he'll pick up the pace easily.

Yeah, didn't explain myself well there as that's what I was getting at, as the nine role is very demanding. I see it a bit like 2013 with Brooks, in giving these players a taste of what is to come.

 

[TrueTiger]

When Simpkin is ready for the top grade,going by all reports,it will be something sensational to see him and Jacob in the top 17 and killing it..
It will be nice to want to look forward to watching our team making the finals and being a huge threat at another premiership or 2...

 

[iofthetigers]

How big a role do we think he will have next year?

While Grant will obviously be a massive loss, having both Liddle and a young gun like Simpkin here next

one club is happy to wait til 2022 for Simpkins & see him as a prime target. Ps if Grant doesn’t go back to Melbourne next year the Titans have the available funds to make an attractive offer. I think Grant is no chance to be at the Tigers next year. Simpson’s future at the Tigers will depend on how Madge handles the situation.

 

[Guest]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends


Simpkin is a long way off being ready for first grade. Still a kid.

He'll get his turn next year.

 

[Tiger5150]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends


Simpkin is a long way off being ready for first grade. Still a kid.

He'll get his turn next year.

What makes you say that Willow? To me he still looks way too small for NRL, still a kid and doesnt have the size or fitness (especially with no gametime this year) to survive at this level.

I also dont see the need with Grant & Liddle smashing it.

 

[cochise]

Surley Simpkin gets a crack next week , a chance too debut in his home state in front of family and friends


Simpkin is a long way off being ready for first grade. Still a kid.

He'll get his turn next year.


What makes you say that Willow? To me he still looks way too small for NRL, still a kid and doesnt have the size or fitness (especially with no gametime this year) to survive at this level.

I also dont see the need with Grant & Liddle smashing it.

It is highly ulikely that Grant will be here next year.