Kevin Stevens (rugby league)

Kevin Stevens

Personal information
Born	(1953-05-17) 17 May 1953 (age 71) Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Five-eighth, Second-row, Lock
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1974–80 Eastern Suburbs 60 26 124 0 326 1981 Parramatta 19 1 0 0 3 Total 79 27 124 0 329
Source: [1]

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

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

1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Kevin Stevens - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. "News sory". Adelaidenow.com.au.
3. "Jack Gibson: 'Greatest ever' rugby league coach". 23 October 2011.
4. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.