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Early years

While attending Narrabeen High School, Menzies played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1992. As a teenager he turned down an offer of $5,000 from North Sydney to later sign with Manly for $9,000 in 1993. His junior club was Harbord United.

1994-1995

He rose to prominence forming a lethal combination with five-eight Cliff Lyons during the 1994 season and scoring 16 tries, earning him the Dally M Rookie of the Year and Second Rower of the Year awards. He also came second in the Rothmans Medal, finishing behind North Sydney Bears' David Fairleigh. His season was then topped off when he was selected in the Australian Squad for the 1994 Kangaroo Tour.

1995-2003

In 1995 Menzies became the first forward in fifty years to top the season's try-scoring list (22 tries) and in the same year made his State Of Origin debut for New South Wales. His efforts saw him again win the Dally M Second Rower of the Year award, and further representative honours in the 1995 World Cup squad. During the tournament he appeared in four games and topped the tournament's try-scoring list with six tries, which consisted of 'doubles' in all matches except the Final.

Due to the Manly-Warringah joint venture with the North Sydney Bears as the Northern Eagles from 1999 to 2003, some statisticians do not list Menzies as a "one club player". However, the Manly-Warringah club acknowledges all of Steve Menzies' achievements during this period as part of the Sea Eagles, arguing that he never left the club and that the joint venture was simply another ownership phase as has happened with other clubs whose records are not separated.

2004-2006

In 2004 Steve Menzies surpassed rugby league and Glebe stalwart Frank Burge's record of 'Most Tries Scored by a Forward' when he scored his 147th try against St George Illawarra. Since then Menzies has gone on to amass a tally of 180 tries in 349 games, both club records at the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. His try tally is only second, behind ex-North Sydney and Manly Sea Eagles player Ken Irvine, in the list of 'Most Tries Scored in Premiership History'.

2007

When Manly reached the Grand Final in 2007 Menzies was the sole surviving member of the club's last Grand Final appearance back in 1997. He started in his fourth Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm but the Manly side was unsuccessful in securing the premiership trophy.

After speculation on his retirement from rugby league, Menzies announced in October 2007 that he had re-signed with the Manly Sea Eagles for 2008 on a one-year contract, stating that he would likely retire at the conclusion of the 2008 season.

2008

After a record-breaking club career with Manly and the Northern Eagles, Menzies had the opportunity to play in another Grand Final - again against Melbourne. Unlike 2007, Manly were the overwhelmingly dominant side, destroying the defending premiers 40-0 - a grand final record. This triumphant victory penned a fairytale ending to Beaver's distinguished career. By playing in the 2008 grand final, Menzies equalled Terry Lamb's record of 349 first-grade games. He was one of eight Manly try-scorers on the day and completed his playing-career in Australia with 180 tries - second only to Ken Irvine but first among try-scoring forwards. With less than ten minutes left on the clock, Menzies completed his fairytale by scoring a try with his first touch after coming off the bench for a second time, replacing the injured Steve Matai. Menzies is much loved on Sydney's Northern Beaches, not only for his legendary achievements on the rugby league paddock, but also for his ability to avoid controversy in an era riddled with unsavoury off-field incidents involving rugby league players. His efforts in the Grand Final of 2008 will be entered in Northern Beaches and Rugby League folklore and have earned him legendary status, as well as the 'Performer of the Week' award from the Sydney Morning Herald.

Menzies announced in July, 2008, that he had agreed to a one year contract with the Bradford Bulls in the Super League for the 2009 season. Manly was unable to offer Menzies a further contract due to salary cap restraints. Menzies stated he could only continue to play overseas as playing against the club he loves "was not an option".

2010

Menzies extended his contract with the Bradford Bulls until the end of 2010. Menzies told BBC Radio Leeds: "I think I've still got a bit to offer and can play another 12 months. "My first choice was to stay at Bradford so it's great that they wanted to keep me." In 2010 he was the oldest player in Super League. He went on to join the Catalans Dragons for the 2011 season after not having his contract renewed at the Bradford Bulls.

2011

In 2011 Menzies starred for the Catalan 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

Rugby League International Origin Match

Steven Menzies was selected for the Exiles squad for the Rugby League International Origin Match against England at Headingley on 10 June 2011.

In July 2011, the legendary Australian signed a one year extension to his deal at Catalans Dragons

Steve Menzies Highlights