Sam Simpson (footballer)

Sam Simpson
Personal information
Full name Sam Simpson
Date of birth (1998-06-14) 14 June 1998 (age 26)
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 74 kg (163 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Geelong
Number 37
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017–2023 Geelong 25 (14)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Sam Simpson (born 14 June 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer who last played 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]

  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.