Neil Piccinelli

Referee Career

Vital Statistics

Born
Saturday, 4th March, 1967
Current Age
57 years and 46 days

Biography

Rock-solid defence, coupled with a growing confidence with the ball, made second row forward Neil Piccinelli one of I’warra’s most valuable players during the club's 1992 semi-final campaign. The Helensburg junior was named the Steelers’ player of the year in 1993. After giving great service to the club Piccinelli signed a Super League contract in 1996. Linking with the Hunter Mariners for the divided 1997 season he joined defending premiers Newcastle after the Super League club folded. In 1999 he walked away from a six-figure contract with Souths and announced his retirement due to family commitments.
- ALAN WHITICKER

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Your Say

  • Anonymous
    21/03/2011

    One of the most underrated players of his era, a high quality footballer. One of the Illawarra Steelers' greatest ever players.

  • Neal Ryanhart
    25/10/2012

    Best player to not play state of origin or Australia.

  • Anonymous
    25/09/2013

    Without question one of the most underrated players I have seen play the game.

  • Anonymous
    15/09/2019

    Ono of the good guys of the game always well behaved a good role model for the game and a good person.

  • Anonymous
    18/02/2023

    My favorite Steeler of all time. Absolutely phenomenal workrate in both defence and attack, and surprisingly skilflul with the ball. When I got a Steelers jersey for a gift, I had his original number 11 put on the back. When he changed to number 12, I was quite upset!

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Contributions: Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, AJ Lucantonio, Alan Katzmann, Shawn Dollin, Greg Fiveash, Paul Carter, Terry Liberopoulos, Max Turner, Steven Russo

Sources: NRL Rugby League Yearbook 1998, NRL Rugby League Yearbook 1999, ARL Rugby League Yearbook 1996, ARL Rugby League Yearbook 1997, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1989-90, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1990-91, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1991-92, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1992-93, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1994, ARL Rugby League Yearbook 1995