Sean Simpson (born 16 April 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Sean Simpson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Sean Simpson | ||
Date of birth | (1970-04-16) 16 April 1970 (age 52) | ||
Original team(s) | East Ballarat | ||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Wingman/Tagger | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1988–1990 | St Kilda | 007 0(1) | |
1991–1998 | Geelong | 114 (18) | |
Total | 121 (19) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Simpson started his career at St Kilda, after being recruited from East Ballarat, but had to wait until his third season to play in a win. After being delisted he was picked up by a much stronger side in Geelong and went on to appear in 10 finals with the club, including the 1992 AFL Grand Final loss. In his first year at Geelong he gained two 'Best on Ground's at the Brownlow Medal count. He played mostly on the wing or as a tagger.
Simpson's son Sam was drafted to Geelong under the father–son rule with the fifty third pick in the 2017 rookie draft.
Victorian 2nd XVIII team – 1991 State of Origin | |
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Victoria 17.14 (116) defeated Tasmania 14.20 (104), at North Hobart Oval, 28 May 1991 Queensland 23.14 (152) defeated Victoria 15.8 (108), at The Gabba, 16 July 1991 | |
Both games | |
vs. Tasmania | |
vs. Queensland | |
Coach: Austin |
1991 AFL pre-season draft | |
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