Steven Lawrence

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Steven Lawrence
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-05-19) 19 May 1976 (age 48)
Original team(s) Southport (QLD)
Debut Round 3, 16 April 1995, Brisbane Bears  vs. Sydney Swans, at Gabba
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1995–1996 Brisbane Bears 013 0(1)
1997–2000 Brisbane Lions 068 (42)
2001–2003 St Kilda 039 (17)
Total120 (60)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2003.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Steven James Lawrence (born 19 May 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer. He is the son of St Kilda star Barry Lawrence.

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Brisbane career

Debuting with the Brisbane Bears in 1995, Lawrence was a solid half back flanker who enjoyed a solid career. He came back strongly after two knee reconstructions, where he missed the entire 1996 season (and much of 1997). But he returned midway through 1997 to display incredible toughness in defence.

He was, however, criticised for being a bad influence on some players with his heavy drinking and partying lifestyle. He was criticised by Jason Akermanis on The Footy Show , who later said that it was "no coincidence" that after Lawrence left the club at the end of 2000, the Brisbane Lions won a premiership the next year.

St Kilda career

Lawrence was traded to St Kilda in the 2000 AFL Draft, and was part of some aggressive recruiting by the Saints in that season. He was sacked from the Saints in 2003 after a drink-driving incident. [1]

VFL career

Lawrence moved to the VFL, playing with the Williamstown Seagulls. He became their captain and also played in the Victorian VFL State of Origin clash.

In 2006, he was signed by the Port Melbourne Borough as part of a major recruitment drive for the club.

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References

  1. ↑ Marson, Stephen (8 June 2017). "Former Saint recounts the unusual way in which he was sacked". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 9 April 2023.


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