Welcome to Souths LU.
Jamie is an excellent replacement player. Lacks a bit of buzz for a regular spot. Absolute gentleman off-feild.
Lacks extreme pace but has some good handling skills.
My view: 5.5/10
The following is courtesy
souths.com.au.
BTW I love the English Super League, a smashing comp.
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,
2011
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
