Simpson was convinced by his mother to join the Fitzroy Junior Rugby League club while a young student at the Rockhampton primary school 'The Hall'.
Simpson played what could potentially have been his last game, a pre-season match against Kirwan State High School, prior to his team being informed of the diagnosis.
After finally beating cancer, Simpson returned to St. Brendan's College to complete his senior education in 2004, with a newfound determination to make the most of his abilities.
[citation needed] Simpson was South Sydney's nominee for the 2009 Ken Stephen Medal for Services to the Community for his work in helping and visiting young people with cancer.
Simpson was a frequent try-scorer in the QLD Cup for Aspley, and gained representative honours for the Queensland City origin side in 2007, he was overlooked for selection in first-grade for the Broncos in favor of older players.
[5] Commentators believe that Simpson's performance was a major component of a mid season resurgence for the Rabbitohs,[6] even relegating former international Nigel Vagana from inclusion in the side.
[10] In June 2013, he signed with Central Queensland Capra's team based in Rockhampton, who are feeder club to the Brisbane Broncos and compete in the Intrust Super Cup.
In 2015/2016, Simpson was announced as the Under 18 Mal Meninga Cup coach for the CQ Capras, bringing a new youthful style of Rugby league to the team.
Sam Murphy has been contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys, Kobe Hetherington to one of Simpsons old clubs the Brisbane Broncos , Eli Noovao to Melbourne Storms Feeder club East Tigers, Chalice Atoi to the Central Queensland Capras and lastly Zac Hetherington and Josh Wilkinson have been contracted to the Canterbury Bulldogs.
With his quick wit and laid back attitude, Simpson has gained plaudits for his work in the industry and he formed a great relationship with Hot FM breakfast announcers, Browny (Paul Brown) & EJ (Emilie-Jain Palmer).