Steve Lavers

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.

Steve Lavers
Personal information
Full nameSteve Lavers
Born (1954-08-20) 20 August 1954
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1975–82 Balmain Tigers 92 5 0 0 15
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1976 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1976 NSW City 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 16 May 2019

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]

References
  1. "Steve Lavers - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "THROWBACK The Tooth Cup of 1980". Parramatta Eels.
  4. "Battered O'Neill can't face judiciary". Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. "Rugby League: Simpkins trials with Wests Tigers". NZ Herald.
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