Paul Beaven

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Paul Beaven
Personal information
Full namePaul Gerard Beaven
Born (1964-12-19) 19 December 1964 (age 58)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Centre, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1983 Western Suburbs 40000
1984–88 Balmain 4180032
1989 North Sydney 181004
Total6390036
Source: [1]
As of 16 January 2023

Paul Beaven is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for North Sydney, Western Suburbs and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.

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Background

Beaven is the younger brother of former rugby league player Mark Beaven.

Playing career

Beaven made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 8 of the 1983 NSWRFL season against South Sydney at Lidcombe Oval. Beaven made four appearances that season as Wests finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1984, Beaven joined Balmain and played 41 games for the club over five seasons. In 1989, he joined North Sydney and played 18 matches. Beaven's final game in the top grade was a 30-0 loss against Brisbane in round 22 of the 1989 NSWRL season. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Paul Beaven - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 16 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.