13 Facts About Tony Grimaldi

Tony Grimaldi was born on 21 November 1974 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

Tony Grimaldi played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.

Tony Grimaldi played at second-row forward in the 1998 NRL grand final against the Brisbane Broncos, as well as the 2004 NRL grand final for Canterbury-Bankstown against cross-town rivals, the Sydney Roosters.

Tony Grimaldi played his junior rugby league primarily as a halfback and hooker for Penshurst RSL JRLFC.

Tony Grimaldi played his first game in first grade in Round 21 1995 for the St George Dragons against the North Queensland Cowboys.

Tony Grimaldi Captained Hull FC, due to his extensive experience in rugby league, to a final series.

Tony Grimaldi then returned to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the 2002 season.

Tony Grimaldi was criticised for comments made in a press interview regarding Andrew Johns.

Tony Grimaldi featured in the premiership-winning side of 2004 for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Tony Grimaldi captained the side on a number occasions when representative players were unavailable.

Tony Grimaldi is of Italian descent and was eligible to represent the Italy national rugby league team.

Tony Grimaldi was forced to announce his retirement from rugby league on 14 September 2006.

Tony Grimaldi had previously had two vertebrae fused exacerbating his injury and increasing the chance of permanently injuring his neck if he continued to play.