Displaying No.36 on his boots, Jy Simpkin has remembered Phoenix Spicer in the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round with a crucial performance for North Melbourne.
The Indigenous star was the Kangaroos' best player in the first half on Saturday at Marvel Stadium, where it looked like Gold Coast were going to win easily.
Simpkin finished with 29 disposals and kicked a goal as North stormed back to secure a memorable six-point win.
He came into the season with a lot on his mind. Simpkin lost the captaincy after unsuccessfully seeking a move in last year's trade period.
Then on January 2, Spicer died from a medical episode. The Indigenous player managed 12 games for North before he was delisted in 2023.
