Joe Grima (born 18 September 1960) is a New Zealand former professional

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footballer who played for Swinton,

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and the

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Playing career

Swinton

Grima was signed by Swinton in October 1985. In 1987, he helped the team win promotion from the Second Division, and also played in the inaugural Second Division Premiership final, scoring a try in a 27–10 win against

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Widnes

Grima spent four years at

, and was part of the squad that won the

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against the

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. Grima played right- in

' 6–12 defeat by

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in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at

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on Saturday 7 January 1989, and was a substitute in the 24–0 victory over

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in the 1991–92 Regal Trophy Final during the 1991–92 season at

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on Saturday 11 January 1992.

Personal life

After retiring, Grima lived in

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, before later returning to his native New Zealand.

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