Mark Beaven Explained

Mark Beaven
Fullname:Mark Beaven
Birth Date:1958 4, df=yes
Club1:Balmain Tigers
Year1start:1976
Year1end:78
Appearances1:5
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1979
Year2end:83
Appearances2:57
Tries2:7
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:23
Club3:Eastern Suburbs
Year3start:1984
Appearances3:17
Tries3:3
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:12
Source:[1]
Updated:3 January 2023

Mark Beaven is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Beaven made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 11 of the 1976 NSWRFL season against eventual premiers Manly-Warringah at Brookvale Oval. Beaven would be limited to only five matches with Balmain over three seasons. He then signed for Western Suburbs in 1979 and became a regular with the team. That year, Beaven played in Western Suburbs elimination finals loss to Canterbury-Bankstown. Beaven would play with Wests until the end of 1983 and then signed a contract with Eastern Suburbs. Beaven played 17 games for Easts as they finished second last on the table.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mark Beaven - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2023-01-03.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs first grade players. www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. Web site: Club Player Honour Roll. www.roosters.com.au.
  5. Web site: Former Wests centre lucky to be alive. www.smh.com.au.