Sam Simpson (footballer)

Sam Simpson (born 14 June 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). The son of former Geelong player, Sean Simpson, he was drafted by Geelong with their fourth selection and fifty-third overall in the 2017 rookie draft under the father–son rule.[1] He made his debut in the draw against Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium in round fifteen of the 2017 season.[2]

Sam Simpson
Personal information
Full name Sam Simpson
Date of birth (1998-06-14) 14 June 1998
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 53 (F/S), 2017 rookie draft
Debut Round 15, 2017, Geelong
vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Spotless Stadium
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 68 kg (150 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Geelong
Number 37
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017– Geelong 6 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References
  1. Wade, Nick (27 November 2016). "Geelong Cats: Sam Simpson to be taken in rookie draft". Geelong Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  2. Young, Lachie (4 July 2017). "Geelong Cats hail performance of three debutants". Geelong Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2017.


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