There are so many things wrong with those comments from Simpson but aside from all the horrible parts of his thinking, the other thing that sticks out is how idiotic it is when it's not even the experience of their own club.
The most damaging person to the AFL this century was Ben Cousins. Middle class upbringing, went to an expensive school, parents well regarded in the community. Nearly destroyed their football club.
Nic Naitanui. Raised by a poor immigrant mother in a public housing estate, went to a government school, hung out with the sort of blokes who get neck tattoos. Has been a model club member and poster child for the club since the day he arrived.
It's not only only a horrible mindset for him to have, and you would hope there are ramifications for him saying this out loud, it's also really dumb. Imagine Gary Ablett Jr not getting drafted because his dad was a bit of a mess.