Josh Simpson (Australian footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Josh Simpson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 1994 | ||
| Original team | East Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
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Josh Simpson was an Australian rules football player. He was born on February 9, 1994. He played for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
About Josh Simpson
Josh Simpson grew up in a small town called Yalgoo. This town is in the Murchison area of Western Australia.
He was a talented young player. He even represented his home state, Western Australia, in the 2012 AFL Under 18 Championships. This is a big competition for young football players.
Joining the AFL
In 2012, Josh was chosen by the Fremantle Football Club in the 2012 AFL draft. This is like a special selection event where professional teams pick new players. Fremantle picked him as their first choice, which was the 17th pick overall.
Playing for Fremantle
During the 2013 season, Josh mostly played for the East Fremantle Football Club. This team is part of the West Australian Football League (WAFL). It's a league below the main AFL.
Towards the end of the 2013 AFL season, Josh got a chance to play for Fremantle. Many of the team's main players were resting before the important final games. So, Josh was one of ten new players who joined the team for a game against St Kilda. This game happened at Etihad Stadium.
After the 2014 AFL season, Josh Simpson left the Fremantle Football Club. He had only played one AFL game that year. He faced some challenges during the season, which led to him leaving the team.
