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Dawson Simpson

Ruckman
2017 - 2019
Greater Western Sydney Giants
2011 - 2015
Geelong Cats
Dawson Simpson, a towering figure at 210 cm, is a former professional Australian rules footballer renowned for his time as a ruckman in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on February 17, 1989, he kicked off his football journey with the Geelong Football Club after being drafted from the Murray Bushrangers in the 2007 national draft. Simpson's impressive skills and dedication saw him making significant contributions during his time at Geelong. Despite playing only 28 games over eight years with the club, his impact did not go unnoticed. In October 2015, he made a move to the Greater Western Sydney Giants as an unrestricted free agent, opening a new chapter in his football career. During his tenure with the Giants from 2017 to 2019, Simpson continued to showcase his prowess as a ruckman, bringing his unique strengths to the team. His physical presence on the field, coupled with his strategic gameplay, made him a valuable asset to the Giants. After the 2019 AFL season, Dawson Simpson made the decision to retire from professional football, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and passion for the game. His journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring footballers, highlighting the dedication and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of Australian Football.

Season Stats:

2019 2018 2017 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Giants
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
9
-
437
26
35%
25
26
35%
-
-
Goals
1
0.1
406
76
1%
23
76
1%
322
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
50
-
-
50
0%
226
0%
Assists
2
0.2
368
27
7%
20
27
7%
229
1%
Disposals
70
7.8
514
789
9%
29
720
10%
9850
1%
Kicks
23
2.6
563
473
5%
31
430
5%
6033
0%
Handballs
47
5.2
434
454
10%
25
298
16%
3817
1%
Marks
12
1.3
554
188
6%
31
181
7%
2669
0%
Tackles
24
2.7
402
167
14%
24
165
15%
1660
1%
Hitouts
304
33.8
22
1023
30%
2
617
49%
1010
30%
Clearances
23
2.6
193
190
12%
15
143
16%
1089
2%
Frees For
9
1
344
53
17%
23
39
23%
446
2%
Frees Against
7
0.8
407
78
9%
24
78
9%
548
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Giants

All Season Stats (2011-2015, 2017-2019)

Games Played
Total 46
Goals
Total 5
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 6
Avg 0.1
Assists
Total 9
Avg 0.2
Disposals
Total 344
Avg 7.5
Kicks
Total 113
Avg 2.5
Handballs
Total 231
Avg 5
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 33% - 67%
Marks
Total 78
Avg 1.7
Tackles
Total 131
Avg 2.8
Hitouts
Total 1248
Avg 27.1
Clearances
Total 88
Avg 1.9
Frees For
Total 37
Avg 0.8
Frees Against
Total 50
Avg 1.1

Dawson Simpson - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Dawson Simpson - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Dawson Simpson - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Dawson Simpson' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Dawson Simpson - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Dawson Simpson' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Dawson Simpson - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Dawson Simpson - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Dawson Simpson in the context of their team and the league as a whole.