Easily the best day of my life, period.
As he heads west to join Fremantle, Cooper Simpson is adjusting to the emotion of realizing his AFL dream tonight.
After the Club traded up the draft order to secure him, Cooper Simpson is moving west to join Fremantle tonight, and he is adjusting to the emotion of realising his AFL dream.
Following a live pick trade with Richmond, wherein Freo advanced to pick 35 in order to draft the adaptable player, Simpson was chosen by Fremantle.
Simpson is currently experiencing the emotion with his family and friends after having a slight suspicion that he might slide to Freo.
“It’s the best day of my life, hands down, without a doubt,” Simpson said to 6PR.
“I couldn’t stop grinning when my name was called out. I was unsure whether to cry or not, but I am incredibly thankful and thrilled.
“I am ecstatic…”I am (experience) all things.
“I had a slight feeling that I could get there if I slid to Fremantle’s pick, but anything could happen tonight.
“I am eager to visit that place, get to know everyone, and become a member of the Fremantle community.”
According to David Walls, Head of Player Personnel at Freo, Simpson’s versatility was evident as he could play as an inside mid, wing, or half-forward flank.
Cooper fits the bill because we wanted to focus on talent in the front half, according to Walls.
“To ensure that we could acquire him in a trade with Richmond, we went up for him and invested a future 3 (third round pick).
“He’s a captivating athlete.” Capable of moving through the midfield, but also a superb dual-footed kicker at forward.
His feet move extremely quickly, and he exits the stoppage with great skill. Because of his exceptional creativity, we are eager to win him over.
Simpson stated that it would be difficult to penetrate Fremantle’s current midfield depth, but he is keen to make as much of an impression as possible.
Simpson remarked, “That midfield over at Fremantle is bloody good.”
“I’m going to put in my best effort once I get to the club to show the coach that I deserve a spot on the team, wherever that spot may be.
“I’m just excited about everything,”
The 181-cm mid/forward, a former Stingray, will join Hayden Young at Fremantle. He is a member of the Dandenong Stingrays.
“The kids at Dandenong are raised to be excellent football players and better people—it’s an incredible program,” Simpson remarked.
“I’ll be happy to accompany Hayden Young there.” The fact that there is an additional Dandenong Stingray participating in AFL football is incredible, and I am eager to visit, greet him, and get to know everyone.
