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.

Paul Beaven
Personal information
Full namePaul Gerard Beaven
Born (1964-12-19) 19 December 1964 (age 59)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1983 Western Suburbs 4 0 0 0 0
1984–88 Balmain 41 8 0 0 32
1989 North Sydney 18 1 0 0 4
Total 63 9 0 0 36
Source: [1]
As of 16 January 2023
RelativesMark Beaven (brother)

Background

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

Playing career

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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]

References

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  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.