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| Full name | Jamie Lee Simpson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 September 1986 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Wing, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jamie Simpson, born on September 6, 1986, is an Australian rugby league coach and a former player. He used to play as a winger and centre. Jamie is now a coach for the Central Queensland Capras, a team that helps players get into the National Rugby League (NRL) with the Brisbane Broncos. He also played as a lock and five-eighth when he was a schoolboy. Jamie is a special helper for two groups: The Men of League Foundation and Lymphoma Australia.
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Jamie Simpson's Early Life
Jamie Simpson was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. When he was young, his mom encouraged him to join the Fitzroy Junior Rugby League club. He went to St. Brendan's College because of its great rugby league program. There, he learned a lot about self-discipline.
In 2001, at just 15 years old, Jamie was chosen for his school's top rugby team. He played in important games and even helped his school's second team win a big local competition in 2002.
Facing a Big Challenge
In August 2002, Jamie was diagnosed with cancer. He played a game just before his team found out about his illness. From 2002 to 2003, Jamie went through chemotherapy for a serious type of cancer called Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Even while he was getting treatment, Jamie stayed involved in rugby league. He volunteered as an assistant coach for a school team. His positive attitude inspired many people around him. A coach and his wife even named their son after Jamie because of his courage.
While Jamie was in the hospital, the famous Brisbane Broncos coach, Wayne Bennett, sent him an autographed book. It had a special message: "Tough time comes and goes, but tough guys last forever." A family friend, Scott Minto, also encouraged him to become a professional player.
In 2009, Jamie was nominated for the Ken Stephen Medal. This award is for rugby league players who do great work helping their community. Jamie was recognized for visiting and helping young people who had cancer.
Jamie Simpson's Rugby Career
Jamie started his senior rugby career in 2005 and 2006. He played for teams like Aspley and the Toowoomba Clydesdales. These teams were connected to the Brisbane Broncos. Jamie scored many tries for Aspley in the Queensland Cup.
He was chosen to play for the Queensland City team in 2007. However, he was not picked to play for the main Brisbane Broncos team at that time.
Playing in the NRL
In 2008, Jamie joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He made his first-grade debut in round 13, where he scored a try against the New Zealand Warriors. His first season in the National Rugby League (NRL) was very successful. Many people thought his strong playing helped the Rabbitohs improve that season.
In 2009, Jamie had another good season. He scored three tries in one game during round 20. In 2011, Jamie signed a three-year deal to play for the Huddersfield Giants. He played nine games for them but had shoulder surgery, which kept him from playing for four months. He left the team in December 2011 and planned to return to Australia.
In 2012, Jamie signed with the Eastern Suburbs Tigers. This team is based in Brisbane and is a feeder club for the Brisbane Broncos. In 2013, he joined the Central Queensland Capras. This was a big move for the Capras, as Jamie hoped to help the team and raise its profile.
Coaching and Radio Work
After his playing career, Jamie became a coach. In 2015 and 2016, he coached the Under 18 Mal Meninga Cup team for the CQ Capras. He led his team to the quarter-finals. Jamie also helped many of his players get contracts with NRL and Queensland Cup teams.
He also coached the A-grade team for the Fitzroy Gracemere Sharks in Rockhampton. This was the same club he played for as a child.
A Voice on the Radio
In 2012, Jamie also started a career in radio. He joined Southern Cross Austereo in Rockhampton. He worked as a promotions staff member for Hot FM and Sea FM. Soon, he became a relief announcer for both stations.
Jamie became known for his quick wit and relaxed style on the radio. He often did live updates for the breakfast show while driving the station's "Hot Thunder" vehicle. In 2018, Jamie joined "The B Team," a sports show on Triple M radio. This show focuses on local sports teams and athletes in Central Queensland. He also started his own segment called "60 seconds with Simo."
