| Tom Simpkin | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Tom Simpkin | ||
| Nickname(s) | Headsworth | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1990 | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft |
No. 29, 2009 Rookie Draft, St Kilda No. 111 (RP), 2010 National Draft, St Kilda | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2011–2015 | St Kilda | 31 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tom Simpkin (born 7 August 1990) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Playing career[edit]
Simpkin was recruited with the 29th pick in the 2009 rookie draft from the Geelong Falcons, and was promoted to St Kilda's senior list in August 2010. [1] He made his AFL debut in Round 11 of the 2011 AFL season against Collingwood.[2] He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season.[3]
Personal life[edit]
His brother Jonathan is a premiership player with Hawthorn in 2013 & Box Hill in 2013. [4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tom Simpkin Player Profile bio".
- ^ Tom Ledger and Tom Simpkin will debut for St Kilda against Collingwood
- ^ Holmesby, Luke (22 September 2015). "Saints make four list changes". Saints.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ Simpkin brothers Jonathan and Tom show resilience to keep their AFL dreams alive
External links[edit]
- Tom Simpkin's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Tom Simpkin's playing statistics from AFL Tables