Dawson Simpson

Dawson Simpson (born 17 February 1989) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). Simpson is a 210cm tall ruckman from the Murray Bushrangers. He was originally drafted by Geelong in 2007. Simpson was hindered by a back injury in the first half of 2012 however he regained fitness managing 2 appearances in the AFL, taking his career tally to five games in five seasons. He underwent back surgery in the lead-up to the 2013 season, however he was able to break into the team, turning in some impressive performances before Sufferring serious knee injury during a round 18 clash with St Kilda. In October 2015, he joined GWS Giants as an unrestricted free agent. On Friday 16th August 2019 he announced that he will retire from the AFL at end of the season.