Derek McVey

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Derek McVey
Personal information
Full nameDerek McVey
Born (1968-07-20) 20 July 1968 (age 56)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1990 Gold Coast 11004
1992–95 Balmain 51100040
1996–97 St. Helens 3071030
Total82181074
Coaching information
Club
YearsTeamGmsWDLW%
201924 Southwest Florida Copperheads
2024 Washington DC Cavalry
Total0000
Source: [1]
As of 5 November 2024

Derek McVey (born 20 July 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s.

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Background

McVey was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Playing career

McVey made his debut for the Gold Coast in Round 18 against Illawarra with McVey scoring a try in a 20–12 defeat. McVey joined Balmain in 1992 making 12 appearances for the club in his first year there. In 1994, McVey played 9 games as Balmain finished last on the table and claimed only their 4th wooden spoon since joining the competition as a foundation team in 1908.

In 1995, Balmain changed their name to the "Sydney Tigers" and moved their home games to Parramatta Stadium at the start of the Super League war. McVey played 20 times for the club in 1995 as they finished 15th on the table.

Mcvey then signed with English side St Helens and played as forward collecting three trophies in the Super League for The Saints. [2] [3] [4]

Coaching career

He is the current coach for the Washington DC Cavalry who compete in the USA Rugby League, having previously coached new club Southwest Florida Copperheads. [5]

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References

  1. "Derek McVey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Derek McVey overall statistics". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  3. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Derek McVey - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  4. "McVey the key". The Independent. 12 May 1996. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  5. "DEREK MCVEY". www.copperheadsrlfc.com. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.