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).

Tom Simpkin
Personal information
Full name Tom Simpkin
Nickname(s) Headsworth
Date of birth (1990-08-07) 7 August 1990 (age 34)
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

Playing career

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Simpkin Player Profile bio".
  2. ^ Tom Ledger and Tom Simpkin will debut for St Kilda against Collingwood
  3. ^ Holmesby, Luke (22 September 2015). "Saints make four list changes". Saints.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  4. ^ Simpkin brothers Jonathan and Tom show resilience to keep their AFL dreams alive
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