North Melbourne’s former captain, Jy Simpkin, has received a warning from the Australian Football League (AFL) regarding a social media post. Details of the post’s content were not disclosed, but it drew the attention of league officials. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell confirmed Simpkin has acknowledged the issue and stated a “lesson [has been] learnt.” The incident occurs as Mitchell focuses his team’s preparation on an upcoming significant match against the Gold Coast Suns. Mitchell described the game as “massive,” indicating its importance for Hawthorn’s season. The AFL has not released further details regarding the nature of the warning or potential penalties. The focus now shifts to the on-field performance of both teams this weekend.