Steve Lavers Explained

Steve Lavers
Fullname:Steve Lavers
Birth Date:1954 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Balmain Tigers
Year1start:1975
Year1end:82
Appearances1:92
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:15
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1976
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:NSW City
Yearbstart:1976
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:1
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:3
Source:[1]
Updated:16 May 2019

Steve Lavers is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Lavers made his first grade debut for Balmain in 1975. In 1976, Lavers earned selection for New South Wales and New South Wales City teams.

In 1977, Balmain reached the finals but were defeated by an experienced Eastern Suburbs side 26-2 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Lavers continued to be a regular within the Balmain team as they struggled on the field during the following seasons culminating with a last placed finish in 1981 although they did reach the 1980 Tooth Cup final against Parramatta. Lavers retired following the conclusion of the 1982 season.[2] [3]

Post playing

Lavers went on to become a football manager at Wests Tigers in the 2000s and later on became a development manager at the club.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steve Lavers - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-05-16.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: THROWBACK The Tooth Cup of 1980. Parramatta Eels.
  4. Web site: Battered O'Neill can't face judiciary. Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. Web site: Rugby League: Simpkins trials with Wests Tigers. NZ Herald.