25 Facts About Adam Simpson

Adam Simpson was born on 16 February 1976 and is a former Australian rules footballer and coach.

Adam Simpson coached West Coast from 2014 until parting ways during the 2024 season, having led them to the 2018 premiership.

From Melbourne, Simpson played junior football for Eltham and the Northern Knights before being recruited to North Melbourne at the 1993 National Draft.

Adam Simpson made his debut during the 1995 season, and won a premiership the following year, during which he was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award.

Adam Simpson was appointed club captain in 2004, and held the position until stepping down at the end of the 2008 season, with his span including a preliminary final in 2007.

Adam Simpson played his 300th game in 2009, the third North Melbourne player to do so, and finished his career towards the end of the season.

Adam Simpson was appointed coach of West Coast in October 2013, replacing John Worsfold.

Adam Simpson grew up in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne where he played junior football for Eltham in the suburban Diamond Valley Football League.

Adam Simpson had a stint in the East Gippsland town of Sale where he was part of an under 15's premiership under coach Vince Moro.

Adam Simpson was recruited by North Melbourne at the 1993 National Draft.

Adam Simpson made his senior debut for the club against the Eagles in round 18 at Princes Park during the 1995 season.

Adam Simpson played a key midfield role for North Melbourne when the team won the 1999 Grand Final.

Adam Simpson was appointed club captain in 2004, and he led the Kangaroos into the finals the following year.

Adam Simpson finished 4th, one vote behind 3rd and 2 votes shy of second.

On 5 November 2008, Adam Simpson announced he was stepping down as captain but he would continue playing in 2009.

Adam Simpson played every game during the North Melbourne 1996 and 1999 premiership seasons, and during his career he missed seven games as a regular player.

Adam Simpson was the third player to notch 300 games for North Melbourne.

Adam Simpson played for North Melbourne Football Club from 1995 until 2009 for a total of 306 games and kicked 83 goals.

Adam Simpson was a member of North Melbourne Premiership teams in 1996 and 1999.

Adam Simpson replaced John Worsfold who stood down after a disappointing 2013 season.

Adam Simpson was selected ahead of applicants Scott Burns, Leigh Tudor and Peter Sumich.

Adam Simpson then coached the West Coast Eagles to the 2015 AFL Grand Final, which they fell short and lost to Hawthorn by a margin of 46 points with the final score Hawthorn 16.11 to West Coast Eagles 8.13.

In Round 2,2018 against Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium, West Coast Eagles forwards coach Jaymie Graham served as caretaker coach of the team after Adam Simpson was forced to return to Perth due to a family health drama.

Adam Simpson was replaced by assistant coach Jarrad Schofield as caretaker senior coach for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Adam Simpson married his high-school sweetheart, whom he met in Year 11, and he has four children.