Eric Simms (rugby league)

Eric Simms (born 2 August 1945) is an Indigenous Australian former professional and national representative rugby league footballer who has been named among the nation's finest of the 20th century. His primary position was at fullback although he could also play as a centre. Simms played his entire first grade career for South Sydney with whom he won four premierships and was top point-scorer for four consecutive seasons.

Eric Simms
Simms in 2012
Personal information
Full nameEric John Simms
Born (1945-08-02) 2 August 1945
Karuah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1965–75 South Sydney 206 23 803 86 1841
1976 Crookwell
Total 206 23 803 86 1841
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1968 New South Wales 1 0 6 1 14
1968–70 Australia 8 1 39 3 87
1969 NSW City 1 0 4 1 10
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1976–77 Crookwell
1978 La Perouse
Total 0 0 0 0
Source:

In August 2008, Simms was named at fullback in the Indigenous Team of the Century. Simms set several records in his playing days, some which still stand. He was a notable goal-kicker (field, penalty and conversion) who once kicked five field goals in eleven minutes (in a match against Penrith in 1969). It has been said of Simms, and specifically his ability to kick field goals, that he's "one of the few men whose influence was such it single-handedly changed the game".

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