Bulldogs History Database
Simon Gillies
| Player # | 520 |
|---|---|
| Position | Second Row, Lock |
| Height | 188cm |
| Weight | 100kg |
| DOB | 4th Dec 1969 |
| Origin | Canterbury, NSW |
| Junior Club | Yanco College |
| Debut | 1988: Round SF vs Cronulla |
| Rep | NSW(3) |
Simon Gillies joined Canterbury in 1988 as a lock forward.
The brother of Ben Gillies, Simon started his initial season in reserve grade and received the opportunity to play first grade against Cronulla in the Semi-Final as a replacement.
In 1989 and 1990, Simon was a regular member of the reserve grade team until Jamie Corcoran was injured, allowing Simon to be promoted to first grade.
In 1991, Simon started the season in first grade and became a regular member of the team.
In 1992, Simon played every first grade game before missing most of 1993 with a broken leg.
Simon did return late in the season to play in the Preliminary Final against Brisbane as a replacement.
Simon returned in 1994 to be a regular replacement and played the Grand Final against Canberra as a replacement.
In 1995, Simon became a regular member of the first grade team playing in every game that season, including the Premiership wining team against Manly.
In 1996, Simon was appointed captain. He captained Canterbury on 41 occasions from 1995 to 1998.
Unfortunately, Simon missed half of the season with a knee injury, ending his run of consecutive games to 63.
In 1997, Simon played three games for NSW in the Tri-Series and played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Penrith.
In 1998, Simon started the season in first grade but by mid-season was relegated to reserve grade for Steve Reardon.
Simon captained the reserve grade team and played in the Premiership winning team against Parramatta.
In 2004, Simon was nominated for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions.
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