 Sims fell out of the Broncos' starting line-up early in the 2009 season, finding himself playing for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup.He was recalled to the Broncos' first thirteen for the team's finals campaign, in which they fell one match short of qualifying for the Grand Final.However, he only played nine NRL matches in the following season, and in August signed to play for the North Queensland Cowboys in 2011.