Look who's back, Petero to return

He's back ... Petero Civoniceva will play for Redcliffe Dolphins in Queensland. Source: Mark Calleja / News Limited

Queensland rugby league legend Petero Civoniceva, who retired from the NRL after 307 games and 33 Origin clashes, will play on next season, returning to Redcliffe Dolphins 19 years after leaving the club.

He played in the Dolphins' grand final winning Colts side in 1994 before leaving for a stellar career with the Brisbane Broncos and Penrith. He was feted on grand final day this year as a retiring NRL star but was expected to play for Fiji at the 2013 World Cup.

"I grew up on these hills, playing touch footy on the field with other kids and getting booted off as the first grade side ran out," Civoniceva told the club website. "They are great memories."

In 1994, Petero made two appearances in first grade for the Dolphins, including a 42-12 win over Valleys at Dolphin Oval.

A couple of his teammates that day include current Dolphins CEO Grant Cleal, Dolphins legend Troy Lindsay and his future State of Origin front row partner, Danny Nutley.

"I always thought or hoped Petero would finish his career here" Lindsay said. "I just wish I was young enough to be playing with him!"

The Dolphins said man long-time Dolphins fans will compare the return of Civoniceva to that of another famous old-boy, Arthur Beetson in 1981.

Both played 15 years of first grade football, both began their senior careers in the centres before moving into the back-row before ultimately packing down at prop, and both won premierships with the Dolphins prior to achieving bigger things in the game.

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