Kevin Stevens (rugby league)
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| Born | 17 May 1953 Grafton, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Second-row, Lock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Stevens (born 17 May 1953) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. Stevens was a utility player who filled a number of positions across the field, such as five-eighth, second-row or lock.
Playing career
[edit]Stevens made his first grade debut for Easts in 1974, and was a member of the 1975 premiership-winning side, where Easts thrashed St George 38–0. Stevens' later career was threatened by a series of knee injuries, forcing him to play as a prop in reserve grade in 1980 when Jack Gibson's decision to bring him to Parramatta drew much criticism. After missing the semi-finals with an elbow injury, Stevens was a valuable member of Parramatta's maiden grand final victory over Newtown in 1981.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Kevin Stevens - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "News sory". Adelaidenow.com.au.
- ^ "Jack Gibson: 'Greatest ever' rugby league coach". 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
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