Season by Season

An emerging tall defender, Simpkin was recruited in the 2009 Rookie Draft and was elevated to the senior list in 2011 after some fantastic VFL form.

2012 was a breakout year for the reliable defender, as he played 19 games and firmly established himself in the best 22.

Pre-season surgery to correct long-standing shin problems leaves Simpkin primed for another big season as he continues develop his defensive skills.

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Tom is a mobile and skilful 21-year-old who was recruited in the 2009 Rookie Draft and elevated to the senior side in 2011 after an outstanding year in the VFL.

 He suffered a number of injury setbacks in his first two seasons with the Club, but overcame them to make his AFL debut during Round 11 of the 2011 season.

Tom showed in his two games that he could develop into a reliable key defender for the Club moving forward, especially after impressing against Collingwood by keeping key forward Chris Dawes to just two goals.

Tom made the most of his opportunity as a Rookie and can now join his older brother, Jonathon Simpkin from Geelong, in the big league.