Schimmelbusch made his debut for North Melbourne in 1978 after playing in the reserves the previous season where he won the Gardiner Medal. He played 47 games over 4 seasons with the Kangaroos.
In 1982 he joined West Torrens in the SANFL. He earned South Australian interstate selection in 1984 He finished his career at West Torrens in 1985.
South Australia 26.16 (172) defeated Victoria 17.14 (116), at Football Park, 16 May 1983
Western Australia 24.14 (134) defeated South Australia 16.14 (110), at Subiaco Oval, 4 June 1983