With an ankle injury and blood clot of the lung well and truly behind him, Richmond’s No. 1 ruckman was almost back to his best last year, playing every game and averaging 17 possessions and 16 hit-outs. Despite hitting 30, the mobile big man appears in great shape, setting a fine example with his professionalism and leadership.
Previous AFL clubs: Melbourne (1999-2001: 39 games, 7 goals); Fremantle (2002-04: 64 games, 59 goals).
Draft history: 1999 Pre-Season Draft 1st round selection (Melbourne) No. 9 overall; 2001 National AFL Draft traded by Melbourne for Daniel Bandy; 2004 NAB AFL Draft traded by Fremantle for Aaron Fiora.
Richmond brings in Graham Polak and Adam Thomson for the clash with HawthornThursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:26PM
Five players, including Joel Bowden, have been axed from the side that lost to the BulldogsThursday, June 11, 2009 - 4:54PM
Ruckman Troy Simmonds is likely to start as a forward against the Brisbane LionsFriday, May 08, 2009 - 12:58PM
Richmond has recalled Ben Cousins, Nathan Brown and Troy Simmonds for its clash with the Brisbane Lions at the MCGThursday, May 07, 2009 - 5:09PM
Richmond ruckman fulfills his Tiger Taskforce role at Melbourne ZooFriday, August 22, 2008 - 12:33PM
Jeff Farmer interviews Troy Simmonds on this week`s edition of Fox Footy`s Freo Show.Friday, May 10, 2002 - 3:35PM
New Fremantle recruit Troy Simmonds talks to afl.com.au`s Mic Cullen about his move to Freo, his throat injury and his pet snake!Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 5:23PM
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