Tom Simpkin Explained

Tom Simpkin
Fullname:Tom Simpkin
Nickname:Headsworth
Birth Date:1990 8, df=yes
Originalteam:Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 29, 2009 Rookie Draft,
No. 111 (RP), 2010 National Draft,
Height:191 cm
Weight:91 kg
Position:Defender
Statsend:2015
Years1:2011–2015
Games Goals1:31 (2)

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

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 .[2] He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season.[3]

Personal life

His brother Jonathan is a premiership player with Hawthorn in 2013 & Box Hill in 2013. [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Simpkin Player Profile bio.
  2. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/tom-ledger-and-tom-simpkin-will-debut-for-st-kilda-against-collingwood/story-e6frg7mf-1226068240693 Tom Ledger and Tom Simpkin will debut for St Kilda against Collingwood
  3. News: Saints make four list changes. Holmesby. Luke. 22 September 2015. Saints.com.au. Bigpond. 22 September 2015.
  4. http://www.news.com.au/simpkin-brothers-jonathan-and-tom-show-resilience-to-keep-their-afl-dreams-alive/story-e6frf9jf-1226012351513 Simpkin brothers Jonathan and Tom show resilience to keep their AFL dreams alive