Jamie Simpson

Jamie Simpson

Nickname:

Simmo

Position:

Utility

Height:

176cm

Weight:

91kg

Date Of Birth:

06 Sep 1986

Place Of Birth:

Rockhampton, QLD

Years Present:

2008, 2009, 2010

Jamie Simpson’s story as survivor of Cancer not once but twice is inspiring young Rabbitohs Members and supporters across the nation. Simpson’s tireless community work and commitment to the programs conducted by Souths Cares has seen him win the South Cares award in 2008 and 2009, as well as being the Club’s nominee for the NRL’s Ken Stephen Medal for those years. Jamie is an ambassador for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). Away from Rugby League, Jamie is a big NFL fan.
Junior club:

Fitzroy Sharks

Representative honours:

NSW Residents 2010

First grade debut:

Rabbitohs vs Warriors, Mt Smart Stadium, 6/6/08 (Rd 13)

Rabbitohs debut:

Rabbitohs vs Warriors, Mt Smart Stadium, 6/6/08 (Rd 13)

First Grade Games:

37 (37 for the Rabbitohs)

First Grade Tries:

16 (16 for the Rabbitohs)

First Grade Points:

64 (64 for the Rabbitohs)

What do you like to do outside of football:

Spend time with family and friends and get involved with the community

Community activities:

Souths Cares, Cure Our Kids, Lymphoma Australia, Red Cross and One Community

Education:

St Brendans College in Yeppoon

What do you remember about your debut game:

Scooping up a loose ball and scoring a try, and Sandow kicking the winning field goal

What are your goals in Rugby League:

To be a constant first grade player for Souths and maybe one day represent my state of Queensland, and Australia

What's the best advice you've received from someone:

Wayne Bennett told me "tough times come and go but tough guys last forever."

What was your first job:

Fruit and Veg Assistant

What are you reading at the moment:

Foxtel TV Guide

Favourite book:

Don’t Die with the Music in You by Wayne Bennett

Favourite song/album on your iPod?:

Eminem

Which actor would play you best in a movie:

Christian Bale

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions:

My right boot always goes on first and I always say a prayer before kick off

Which meal do you cook best:

Curried snags

What could you not live without:

My family and friends, and TV and Foxtel and PS3

What was your best subject at school:

PE

What was your worst subject at school:

Maths

Earliest football memory:

Kicking the ball too many times in a row and getting in trouble for it in under 5s

Favourite football moment:

Making my debut for Souths against the Warriors

Moment that changed my career:

Scoring three tries against the Roosters in 2009

What advice do you have for junior Rugby League players:

Believe in yourself, never give up. Your dreams could come true

Who is your most annoying team mate and why:

Issac Luke because he won’t stop singing and dancing

Which of the young players at the Rabbitohs has the most potential and why:

Dave Taylor and Eddy Pettybourne. They are two of the best young forwards in the game

Who is your favourite South Sydney player of all time (Carl H. – Member # 3002):

Nathan Merritt. He's the man.

What does it mean to you to wear the red and green of South Sydney (John G. – Member # 29026):

It means a lot to me. To represent a Club with such history is an honour.

Who were your favourite players when you were a kid (Nik J. – Member # 1914):

Wally Lewis. Best player of all time

What would winning Souths 21st premiership mean to you (Philip C. – Member # 14140):

It would be great reward for all the hard work the boys have put in

Who is the biggest pest in the team and why (Kieran H. – Member # 349):

Issac Luke because he never stops singing and dancing

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