David Simpson (footballer, born 1965) explained

David Simpson
Fullname:David J. Simpson
Birth Date:12 April 1965
Originalteam:Numurkah
Height:190 cm
Weight:84 kg
Statsend:1984
Years1:1984
Club1:Geelong
Games Goals1:3 (0)

David Simpson (born 12 April 1965) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Simpson, who came to Geelong from Numurkah in the Murray Football League, appeared in the final three rounds of the 1984 VFL season.[2] [3] He was called up to make his debut, against Fitzroy, when Mark Yeates injured his hamstring in training and played at centre half-back on Garry Sidebottom.[2] [4] His other two games were against Richmond and Hawthorn.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  2. Web site: David Simpson. AFL Tables.
  3. Canberra Times, "Magpies hoping for return to winning form", 18 August 1984, p. 50
  4. Web site: Number 56: Gerard Toohey, a triple premiership captain and Woof Woof. Footy Almanac.