Mark Beaven

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.

Mark Beaven
Personal information
Full nameMark Beaven
Born (1958-04-30) 30 April 1958
Playing information
PositionCentre, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1976–78 Balmain Tigers 5 0 0 0 0
1979–83 Western Suburbs 57 7 0 0 23
1984 Eastern Suburbs 17 3 0 0 12
Total 79 10 0 0 35
Source: [1]
As of 3 January 2023

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]

References
  1. "Mark Beaven - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
  5. "Former Wests centre lucky to be alive". www.smh.com.au.
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