David Bouveng

David Bouveng (born 6 February 1973) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. A wing or centre, Bouveng played for the Gold Coast Seagulls, Halifax and was a foundation played for the North Queensland Cowboys.

David Bouveng
Personal information
Born (1973-02-06) 6 February 1973
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1993–94 Gold Coast Seagulls 22 7 0 0 28
1995–96 North Queensland 21 10 0 0 40
1997–99 Halifax Blue Sox 53 20 0 0 80
Total 96 37 0 0 148
Source: [1]

Background

Born in Brisbane, Bouveng was a Brisbane Brothers junior and attended Padua College, representing the school's rugby league team at the 1991 Confraternity Shield competition in Townsville.[2] While playing for his school, he was signed by the Gold Coast Seagulls.

Playing career

Gold Coast Seagulls

In Round 17 of the 1993 NSWRL season, Bouveng made his first grade debut for the Gold Coast in their 26–0 loss to the Illawarra Steelers. A week later, he scored a double in the Seagulls' 16–46 loss to the North Sydney Bears. He played the final six games of the 1993 season, starting three on the wing. In the 1994 season, Bouveng became a regular for the Gold Coast, playing 16 games (starting 14 of them) and scoring five tries.

North Queensland Cowboys

In 1995, Bouveng joined the newly established North Queensland Cowboys. He started on the wing in the club's first premiership game, a 16–32 loss to the Sydney Bulldogs. Bouveng was a standout in a poor season for the Cowboys, scoring nine tries and finishing as the club's equal top try scorer. In 1996, Bouveng played just five first grade games, scoring one try.

Halifax Blue Sox

In 1997, Bouveng joined Super League club Halifax. During his three years at the club he was a regular, starting most of his games at centre. In the 1998 season, he scored nine tries as Halifax finished the season in 3rd and made it to the elimination final.[3][4]

Later career

In 2000, Bouveng returned to Australia, joining the Logan Scorpions in the Queensland Cup, scoring six tries.

Statistics

NSWRL/ARL
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
1993 Gold Coast 620—08
1994 Gold Coast 1650—020
1995 North Queensland 1690—036
1996 North Queensland 510—04
Career totals 43 17 0 — 0 68

Super League
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
1997 Halifax –70—028
1998 Halifax 27100—040
1999 Halifax 2630—012
Career totals 53 20 0 — 0 80

References
  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "David Bouveng - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  2. https://brothersjrlfc.majestri.com.au/wspPlayerAchievements.aspx
  3. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-bouveng-strikes-late-for-halifax-1158979.html
  4. https://www.totalrl.com/where-are-they-now-the-last-halifax-team-to-beat-st-helens-21-years-ago/
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