David Simpson (footballer, born 1965)

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

David Simpson
Personal information
Full name David J. Simpson
Date of birth (1965-04-12) 12 April 1965 (age 59)
Original team(s) Numurkah
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 84 kg (185 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1984 Geelong 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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]

References

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