First-Grade Career
Simpson was then lured to the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2008 NRL season. Injury delayed his first grade debut in until round 13, where he scored a try against the New Zealand Warriors. Once given the opportunity in the NRL, Simpson's debut season was a major success. Commentators believe that Simpson's performance was a major component of a mid season resurgence for the Rabbitohs, even relegating former international Nigel Vagana from inclusion in the side.
Simpson's 2009 season included an accidental collision with a referee in round 19, and a hat trick of tries in round 20.
On 14 January 2011 it had been announced that Simpson had signed for Huddersfield Giants on a 3 year deal. However, he only played seven times for them and was unavailable to play for four months following shoulder surgery in April. The Giants released him from contract on 16 December 2011 and he was expected to return to the NRL in Australia.
In January 2012 he signed with the Queensland Cup team Eastern Suburbs Tigers, based in Brisbane, who are a feeder club for the NRL team the Melbourne Storm.
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