Sam Simpson

Date of Birth: 14/06/1998

Club: Geelong FC

Games (Goals): 15 (5)

Recruited From: 2016 NAB AFL Draft, from Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)

Achievements:

Sam burst onto the scene for the Geelong Falcons in 2016 playing some exceptional footy early in the season which put him right on the Cats radar as a possible father son selection.

The son of Sean, who played over 100 games for the Cats from 1991 – 1998, Sam has been a late developer having enjoyed playing his footy locally as well as for St Joseph’s before being listed in 2016 by the Falcons.

A crafty forward who hits the scoreboard and gets into dangerous spots, Sam can also push into the midfield. Now with a few pre-seasons under his belt he has developed his body to be AFL ready. This was reflected in his 2020 season when he was selected to play Brisbane for his first game of the season, ending the night with 27 disposals to his name and showing that he is comfortable at the level. Adding a further 6 games to his career tally, Sam suffered a hamstring injury in Round 12 which looked like it could end his season. However after diligent rehabilitation, Sam came into the team for the Semi Final win over the Magpies and held his selection all the way through until the Grand Final. Chasing a Premiership in his 15th career game, Sam started the night well with his usual deft touch around the contest, before unfortunately suffering a serious head knock at the beginning of the last quarter which saw him stretchered from the ground.

Whilst it was a disappointing way to end the season, Sam will take a lot of confidence from the season.