Eric Simms

Who is Eric Simms?

Eric Simms is an Indigenous Australian former rugby league footballer who has been named amongst the nation's finest of the 20th century. His position of choice 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.

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 is also noted for his goal-kicking ability: he once kicked five field goals in eleven minutes. It has been said of Simms and his ability to kick field goals that he is "one of the few men whose influence was such it singlehandedly changed the game."