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.

Steve Lavers

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.

Steve Lavers

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.

Steve Lavers

References

1954 births

Living people

Balmain Tigers players

Australian rugby league players

Rugby league players from Sydney

Rugby league second-rows

Rugby league props

City New South Wales rugby league team players

New South Wales rugby league team players