title: Paul Beaven
text: # Paul Beaven
  
  Paul Beaven is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for North Sydney, Western Suburbs and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.
  
  ## Background
  
  Beaven is the younger brother of former rugby league player Mark Beaven.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Beaven made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 8 of the 1983 NSWRFL season against South Sydney at Lidcombe Oval. Beaven made four appearances that season as Wests finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1984, Beaven joined Balmain and played 41 games for the club over five seasons. In 1989, he joined North Sydney and played 18 matches. Beaven's final game in the top grade was a 30-0 loss against Brisbane in round 22 of the 1989 NSWRL season.
  
  