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Tom Simpkin

Defender
2011 - 2014
St Kilda Saints
Tom Simpkin, known by the nickname "Headsworth," was born on August 7, 1990. The towering defender, standing at 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) and weighing 91 kg (201 lb), made his mark in the Australian Football League (AFL) playing for the St Kilda Football Club. Simpkin's journey in the AFL began after being drafted by St Kilda in the 2009 Rookie Draft as the 29th pick. Following this, he was selected by the same club in the 2010 National Draft as the 111th pick. Hailing from the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup, Simpkin showcased his defensive prowess on the field for St Kilda from 2011 to 2015. His commitment, skill, and leadership qualities endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Throughout his career, Simpkin's imposing presence in the backline provided a solid foundation for his team's defensive strategies. His ability to read the game, execute crucial tackles, and intercept opposition plays made him a valuable asset for St Kilda. Despite retiring from professional football, Tom Simpkin's legacy as a dedicated and reliable defender continues to inspire aspiring players and remains a cherished memory for St Kilda supporters.

Season Stats:

2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Saints
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
5
-
528
25
20%
33
22
23%
-
-
Goals
2
0.4
398
79
3%
26
49
4%
212
1%
Behinds
1
0.2
445
51
2%
29
21
5%
168
1%
Assists
0
-
-
33
-
-
13
0%
149
0%
Disposals
50
10
539
668
7%
33
470
11%
7561
1%
Kicks
26
5.2
539
427
6%
33
310
8%
4334
1%
Handballs
24
4.8
521
385
6%
31
259
9%
3227
1%
Marks
13
2.6
527
191
7%
36
191
7%
2018
1%
Tackles
9
1.8
540
173
5%
32
131
7%
1422
1%
Hitouts
1
0.2
209
890
0%
13
414
0%
792
0%
Clearances
1
0.2
561
156
1%
34
96
1%
799
0%
Frees For
5
1
423
68
7%
22
28
18%
341
1%
Frees Against
4
0.8
475
53
8%
28
22
18%
369
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Saints

All Season Stats (2011-2014)

Games Played
Total 31
Goals
Total 2
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 1
Avg 0
Assists
Total 0
Avg -
Disposals
Total 332
Avg 10.7
Kicks
Total 203
Avg 6.5
Handballs
Total 129
Avg 4.2
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 61% - 39%
Marks
Total 110
Avg 3.5
Tackles
Total 63
Avg 2
Hitouts
Total 4
Avg 0.1
Clearances
Total 5
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 20
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 28
Avg 0.9

Tom Simpkin - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Tom Simpkin - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Tom Simpkin - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Tom Simpkin' 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.

Tom Simpkin - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Tom Simpkin' 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.

Tom Simpkin - 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.

Tom Simpkin - 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 Tom Simpkin in the context of their team and the league as a whole.