Adam Simpson Age, Height, Bio, Parents, Net Worth, Wife

Adam Simpson is a former Australian rules footballer who is the current premiership coach of the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Adam Simpson Age

47 years old.

Adam Simpson Height

Adam Simpson height is 1.85 m and Weight 86 kg.

Adam Simpson Nationality

Australian

Adam Simpson Biography

Adam Simpson was born on 16 February 1976.

Simpson grew up in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne where he played junior football for Eltham in the suburban Diamond Valley Football League. He also played under-18 football for Northern Knights. Simpson also had a stint in the East Gippsland town of Sale where he was part of an under 15’s premiership under coach Vince Moro.

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 Parents

The identity of Adam Simpson parents is currently unknown.

Adam Simpson Siblings

The identity of Adam Simpson parents is currently unknown.

Adam Simpson Wife

A renowned family man, Simpson dedicates his time away from football to spending time with his wife Nicky, and their 4 children in Perth. Simpson married his high-school sweetheart, whom he met in Year 11,

 Adam Simpson says he still hasn’t had a moment to sit down with his wife and make a plan to move his young family from Melbourne to his new home of Perth.

This photo was taken yesterday afternoon at his Eaglemont home in Melbourne just 20 minutes after Simpson landed. 

Adam Simpson Children

He has four children. They are Milla Simpson, Owen Simpson, Allie Simpson. The fourth one is unknown.

Adam Simpson Career

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 Simpson was forced to return to Perth due to a family health drama.

Simpson continued to coach the Eagles to their second grand final in four seasons in 2018, and in contrast to 2015 coached the Eagles to a Grand Final win.

In the following two seasons the Eagles made the finals, bowing out in the elimination final and the semi-final in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

In October 2013, the West Coast Eagles appointed Simpson coach for the 2014 season. He replaced John Worsfold who stood down after a disappointing 2013 season. Simpson was selected ahead of applicants Scott Burns, Leigh Tudor and Peter Sumich.

In his first year as senior coach the Eagles finished 9th. The following year, Simpson and the Eagles surprised many commentators by their performance when the club finished 2nd at the end home & away rounds. The team went onto play in the 2015 AFL Grand Final, which they lost to Hawthorn.

After his playing retirement, Simpson began his coaching career as an assistant coach under Alastair Clarkson at Hawthorn in 2010, and he was the midfield & forward coach for the Hawks when the club won the Grand Final in 2013.

Simpson retired during the 2009 season. With North Melbourne out of finals contention, Simpson announced his retirement on 27 July 2009. He played the last of his 306 games on Friday night against Carlton in round 18 at Docklands on 31 July He ended his playing career after 15 seasons in the same round he made his debut.

On 5 November 2008 Adam Simpson announced he was stepping down as captain but he would continue playing in 2009. Brent Harvey became the new captain.

Simpson was recruited by North Melbourne at the 1993 National Draft. He made his senior debut for the club against the Eagles in round 18 at Princes Park during the 1995 season.

 A left-footed midfielder, his playing career for North Melbourne spanned from 1995 to 2009, where he played 306 games.

Adam Simpson Net Worth

His net worth according to netpost.ng is $300,000