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| Full name | Derek McVey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1968-07-20)20 July 1968 (age 56) Newcastle,New South Wales,Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Derek McVey (born 20 July 1968) is an Australian former professionalrugby league footballer who played in the 1990s.
McVey was born inNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
McVey made his debut for the Gold Coast in Round 18 against Illawarra with McVey scoring a try in a 20–12 defeat. McVey joined Balmain in 1992 making 12 appearances for the club in his first year there. In 1994, McVey played 9 games as Balmain finished last on the table and claimed only their 4th wooden spoon since joining the competition as a foundation team in 1908.
In 1995, Balmain changed their name to the "Sydney Tigers" and moved their home games toParramatta Stadium at the start of theSuper League war. McVey played 20 times for the club in 1995 as they finished 15th on the table.
Mcvey then signed with English side St Helens and played asforward collecting threetrophies in theSuper League for The Saints.[2][3][4]
He is the current coach for theWashington DC Cavalry who compete in theUSA Rugby League, having previously coached new clubSouthwest Florida Copperheads.[5]
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