Jimmy Webster’s family reacts to Saint’s huge bump on North star Jy Simpkin

Jimmy Webster’s hit on Jy Simpkin caused a firestorm of reaction on social media and in a series of deleted social media posts, Webster’s family defended the under-fire Saint.

Community Cup series. St Kilda vs North Melbourne at RSEA Park, Moorabbin. Jimmy Webster and Jy Simpkin incident Picture: Channel 9

Not everyone appeared to be disappointed with Jimmy Webster’s bump on North Melbourne star Jy Simpkin, especially his family.

In a series of Facebook comments, Webster’s siblings did not join the pile on.

One of Webster’s sisters, Maddi Webster, shared footage of the incident and wrote: “Oh Jimmy” followed by a laughing and face palm emoji.

Another sister, Alysha Webster, commented “Goodnight” on the post. The hit left Simpkin with a concussion, which was his third in the past 12 months.

Deleted Facebook comments from Jimmy Webster’s family.

Deleted Facebook comments from Jimmy Webster’s family.

Jimmy’s younger brother, Jay Webster, wrote: “Fair bump play on”.

The comments have since been deleted, but were obtained by the Herald Sun.

Maddi and Jay Webster also ‘laugh reacted’ to comments from North Melbourne supporters who called for retribution on the club’s social media account.

Maddi Webster’s profile says she works at RSEA Safety, which is a key sponsor of the Saints and holds naming rights to the club’s Moorabbin base.

Originally published as Jimmy Webster’s family reacts to Saint’s huge bump on North star Jy Simpkin