All the latest trade and contract news. "You look at Simmo’s build when he walked through the doors in 2002, nobody would have believed that guy would go on to play the third most games in the history of our football club. He was Carlton's first pick in that year's draft, after the club was stripped of its higher selections as punishment for salary cap infringements. CARLTON veteran Kade Simpson will hang up the boots after Saturday night's clash against Brisbane. Kade Simpson was born on 5 May, 1984 in Melbourne, is an Australian rules footballer, born 1984.

WHO'S MOVING? The support I have received from you has never wavered. Collingwood Magpies not making quarantine excuses while in Perth preparing to take on West Coast Eagles. Catchup on all the latest action from the, Kade Simpson after his 300th game in 2018. Still eligible for the AFL Rising Star in his third season on the list, Simpson was nominated in Round 18. "He has given everything he possibly can to Carlton. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old? According to our Database, He has no children. He was nominated in the All Australian squad of 40 but was not named in the final 22. He is from Melbourne. He was, at the time, considered the club record holder for most consecutive games, but in December 2012, the AFL amended the interpretation of this record such that Bruce Doull, who missed two club games during his streak due to playing in interstate matches on the same day, assumed the club record with 162 consecutive games. Your club's retirements and delistings.

This style of running play prompted Kevin Sheedy to select Simpson for the Australian International Rules team for the 2006 tour of Ireland, and Mick Malthouse to do likewise for in 2008, a series in which he won the Jim Stynes Medal. In the 2016 season, Simpson had an outstanding year averaging 27.2 disposals per game. "Many have come and gone from the Carlton Football Club over the last 18 years but Simmo has been our one constant who has never failed to represent our guernsey with class," Teague said. The support I have received from you has never wavered. The 36-year-old will finish his career with 342 games across 18 seasons and leaves the club as one of its most decorated servants. Simpson first broke into the senior team as a regular in the latter half of 2005.

With the retirement of Daniel Wells at the end of the 2019 season, Simpson will be the last remaining survivor from the 2002 AFL draft. Some good forward pressure from the Blues sets up a nice finish from Kade Simpson. Simpson spent three years as the vice-captain and sits behind only Bruce Doull and Craig Bradley in the all-time games played standings for Carlton. ? "Thank you to all our members and supporters - the noise and passion you’ve shown at our games is among my greatest memories.". "I never believed when I was drafted that I'd still be playing 18 years later," Simpson said. Brisbane Lions eye first win over Richmond Tigers in 11 years. In 2019, Simpson signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring he would play on in 2020.

He played nine of the last 10 games of the season, missing one game through injury, and his pace and skill began to attract attention. CARLTON veteran Kade Simpson will hang up the boots after Saturday night's clash against Brisbane. ?The moment that Simmo told the playing group that his 342nd game in Navy Blue this weekend will be his last… #ThankYouSimmo pic.twitter.com/I2VW2it2BV. He finished second in Carlton's best and fairest award behind defender Sam Docherty. "It’s something that hopefully down the track I’ll look back on and appreciate but right now I just want to thank everyone who has helped me, on and off the field, during my career. Carlton were so fortunate to have picked Simpson in the first place anyway, given his skills were immediately apparent, but he did not have enough weight to play regular seniors in his first two seasons; even now, his weight is a relatively light 79 kg. He captained the Blues between Rounds 14 and 19 during 2007, in the absence of regular captain and vice-captain Lance Whitnall and Nick Stevens, and has been vice-captain to Chris Judd since Stevens' retirement. Selected at pick No.45, Simpson is the only remaining player from the 2002 draft class. You have helped me through the toughest challenges and it has been great to share all the good times with you. He is currently single. WHO'S LEAVING? The most noticeable feature of his performances during the season was his tackling ability, because on 12 occasions he laid five or more tackles. My coaches and all the staff who I've worked alongside, there is no way I'd still be running around without your help. He is not dating anyone. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old? Simpson played 158 consecutive games from Round 15, 2005, until Round 15, 2012, before missing a match with a broken jaw.