A stalwart in the game of rugby league, Stevens was instrumental in the South Grafton Rebels triumph in the Group 2 Rugby League Grand Final, defeating the Orara Valley Axemen 36-8 on September 4, and was named Man of the Match.

An inspirational leader on the field, the man they nickname ‘Stumpy’ was one of the few remaining players from the Rebels’ back-to-back premiership campaigns in the 2015-16 seasons.

The resilient and passionate hardman’s experience in big games was crucial to the young team’s success in 2022.