Steven Jolly

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Steven Jolly
Personal information
Full nameSteven Jolly
Playing information
Position Halfback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1996 Parramatta Eels 10000
1997 Balmain Tigers 111004
Total121004
Source: [1]

Steven Jolly is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Parramatta and Balmain in the Australian Rugby League competition. He attended Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield.

Playing career

Jolly made his first grade debut for Parramatta in round 22 of the 1996 ARL season against Penrith at Penrith Park which ended in a 24–16 loss.

Jolly joined Balmain in 1997 who had just returned to Leichhardt Oval after playing for two seasons at Parramatta Stadium and had dropped the name "Sydney Tigers" after it was deemed a failed experiment. Jolly scored his only try in the top grade against the Newcastle Knights in round 11 1997. Jolly made a total of 11 appearances for Balmain as they finished 9th on the table, missing out on the finals by 2 competition points. [2]

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References

  1. "Steven Jolly - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  2. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.