Craig Trindall facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 8 May 1979 Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Position | Halfback, Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Darrell Trindall (brother) Steve Trindall (brother) |
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Craig Trindall, born on May 8, 1979, is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL). Craig was known for playing in the halfback or five-eighth positions. He is also the brother of two other rugby league players, Darrell Trindall and Steve Trindall.
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Early Life and Background
Craig Trindall was born in a town called Wee Waa, located in New South Wales, Australia. He grew up there before starting his journey in rugby league.
Playing Career Highlights
Craig Trindall began his rugby league journey in junior teams. He was part of the Penrith Under 19s team that won the Super League premiership in 1997. After that, he played in lower grades for other clubs like Parramatta and South Sydney.
Return to Penrith
Later, Craig played for the Windsor Wolves club. From there, he made his way back to Penrith in 2006. He played halfback for the St. Mary’s-Penrith Cougars team.
NRL Debut and Achievements
Craig Trindall made his first-grade debut for the Penrith Panthers in 2007. This was during Round 19 of the 2007 NRL season against the North Queensland Cowboys. In that game, he kicked a field goal, helping his team win 17-16. He played two more games for Penrith that season.
In 2008, Craig signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. However, he did not get to play in their first-grade team. He returned to the Windsor club and was part of their team that won the Jim Beam Cup premiership. He continued to play for Windsor for several seasons. In 2012, he was even named in the Windsor Team of the Century, which is a big honor.
Career Summary
- Junior Club: Colyton Colts
- Previous Clubs: Windsor
- First Grade Debut: 2007 versus North Queensland Cowboys
