Paul "The Buttocks" Sironen was a formidable force for the Balmain Tigers.

The second-rower spent his 12 year NRL career with the Tigers, as well as clocked up 3 Kangaroo tours, and 14 matches for the Blues.

A close friend to the program, Paul shares how American football nearly became his fate and just how proud he is to see his sons, Curtis and Bayley take part in the sport which brought him so much.