Gabi Simpson

Gabrielle Simpson (born 17 October 1992)[1] is an Australian netball player.[2][1] She was part of the Australian squad that won silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[3] Simpson received the Liz Ellis Diamond Award, one of the highest accolades an Australian netballer can receive and was named vice-captain of the Australian national team in 2017.[1] She has been an active player at the Queensland Firebirds since her domestic league debut in 2013 and was later elevated to position of team captain.[1][4][5]

Gabi Simpson
Personal information
Birth nameGabrielle Simpson
NationalityAustralian
Born (1992-10-17) 17 October 1992
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sport
SportNetball
ClubQueensland Firebirds (2013-present)
Medal record
Netball
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold CoastNetball

She was selected in the Australian Diamonds squad for the 2018/19 international season.[6]

Simpson grew up in Sydney and attended St Catherine's School, Waverley through her school years.[7]

References
  1. "Gabi Simpson". Netball Australia. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. "Gabi Simpson". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. "Result - Netball Gold Medal Match". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  4. "Player Bios: G. Simpson". Queensland Firebirds.
  5. "Simpson to captain Firebirds". Suncorp Super Netball. 10 January 2017.
  6. "17-strong Diamonds squad named for International Test Series". Netball Australia. 15 July 2018.
  7. "Gabi Simpson (OG 2010) on Australian netball team". St Catherine's School. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
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