Steve Menzies
Lock, Second Row
Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2018
- Date of Birth:
- 04 December 1973
- Birthplace:
- Manly, NSW
- Nickname:
- Beaver
- Debut Team:
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- Date:
- 26 June 1993
- Opposition:
- Brisbane Broncos
- Venue:
- Brookvale Oval, Sydney
- Representative:
- City, New South Wales, Australia
- Clubs:
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Northern Eagles, Bradford Bulls, Catalans Dragons
Career
Milestones
- Premierships: 1996, 2008
- Kangaroo Tour: 1994
- World Cup: 1995
- Dally M Second-rower of the Year: 1994, 1995, 1998
- Dally M Lock of the Year: 2002
Playing
- First Class Games
- 533
- Points
- 1068
- Tries
- 266
Biography
Steve Menzies holds the record as the greatest try scoring forward in premiership history after crossing the try line 180 times in a 16-year career, comprising 349 matches.
A regular member of Australian and NSW teams, Menzies played in five grand finals for the Sea Eagles and regards the 2008 premiership win against Melbourne as a career highlight.
There was much more to Beaver’s game than his try-scoring ability. He was a dynamic defender with excellent timing in his tackles.
Bob Fulton Coach
"That was my last game for Manly and I scored a try and we won 40-0," Menzies said.
"Getting selected for the Kangaroo tour was just amazing. It was a 10-week tour, travelling overseas and playing with guys like Mal Meninga, Ricky Stuart, Allan Langer and other legends of the game so that was pretty special but I think the 2008 grand final probably surpassed that.
"I grew up supporting Manly, I was born in the area and watched them when I was young so to do that and finish the way I did was pretty special."
In addition, Menzies scored another 58 tries in Super League for Bradford Bulls and Catalans Dragons during a career which extended until just short of his 40th birthday.
"I was very lucky to play with a lot of great players and I always loved playing," he said.
"Just to be nominated in the last 25 was a huge honour. There are some amazing players and greats of the game. You don't really see yourself in that same elk so it's a massive honour to get selected. It's a pretty proud moment."
Career Stats
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