Simon Bonetti

Career

He played for the Sydney Roosters. His position was hooker, renowned for his tackling abilities and the fact he rarely scored a try. He retired from Rugby League after winning the 2002 Grand Final.

He was also eligible to represent the Italy national rugby league team

Achievements

• Hailing from Griffith, New South Wales where his family farmed rice, Bonetti played six seasons with the Roosters and appeared in two premiership deciders for them: the loss to the Broncos in the 2000 NRL Grand Final and the win over the New Zealand Warriors in the 2002 NRL Grand Final.