page_title: Steven Menzies
section_title: 2010s
hierarchical_section_title: Steven Menzies / Playing career / 2010s
caption_attribution_description: English: Steve Menzies, Australian rugby league player
context_page_description: Steven Menzies, also known by the nickname of "Beaver", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer best known for his career with the Manly Sea Eagles. He also played for the Bradford Bulls and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Menzies has spent the majority of his playing career in the back row, but he also played as a centre, five-eighth and as a utility player off the bench.
  He joined the Bradford Bulls in the Super League from the 2009 season.
  Universally known as "Beaver", Menzies is a noted defender, but is best known as the most prolific try scoring forward in rugby league. His total of 180 tries is third in Australian first grade rugby league, behind former North Sydney and Manly player Ken Irvine, who scored 212 tries, and former Melbourne Storm player Billy Slater. In total Steven has played 510 first grade, state of origin and test games, scoring 251 tries.
  He is well known for wearing headgear during games, having done so throughout his entire career, as well as his loyalty to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
context_section_description: Menzies extended his contract with the Bradford Bulls until the end of 2010.
  After being released by Bradford Bulls at the end of the 2010 season, Menzies signed a one-year deal with French club Catalans Dragons. The season started poorly for the side from the south of France, but the Dragons soon became one of the form sides in Super League.
  In September 2012, Menzies announced yet another one-year contract extension with the Catalans Dragons. The Australian former international, who in 2012 became the oldest player in Super League history, started his 21st professional season in 2013.
  Menzies was selected for the Exiles squad for the Rugby League International Origin Match against England at Headingley on 10 June 2011.
  Menzies announced his forthcoming retirement as a professional rugby league footballer on 4 July 2013. He stated that the current (2013) season would be his last. He explained his decision as "I'm still enjoying playing and I feel good mentally and physically, but it was the right time to finish. My biggest fear was to play one season too long and I'm happy with my decision."
  Menzies played his last game at the KC Stadium in Hull on 13 September 2013. Catalans Dragons were eliminated from the Superleague playoffs, losing 14 points to 4 against Hull FC. After the match, the Hull fans paid tribute to Menzies as he joined the Hull players in the Lap of Honour.
  In February 2014, Menzies temporarily came out of retirement to play for his old club Manly at the inaugural Auckland Nines competition.
  Menzies became a commentator for Foxsports in 2014 before transitioning into a role on The Matty Johns Show in 2015.
caption: Menzies playing for the Catalans Dragons in 2011
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