Dean Pay

Player #	538
Nickname	Deano
Position	Second Row, Front Row
Height	180cm
Weight	96kg
DOB	3rd Jun 1969
Origin	Dubbo, NSW
Junior Club	Dubbo Macquarie
Debut	1989: Round 21 vs Eastern Suburbs
Other Clubs	Parramatta
Rep	NSW(12), Aus(10)

Dean Pay joined Canterbury in 1988 as a second row forward.

Dean was a regular member of the Under 21 team and in 1989 progressed to reserve grade as a prop before receiving the opportunity to play first grade against Easts (Roosters) as a replacement.

In 1990, Dean started the season in first grade and became a regular member of the team.

In 1991, Dean played in the play-offs but in 1992, his season was ruined by a knee injury.

In 1993, Dean returned to be a regular second row in first grade. In 1994, Dean captained the first grade team for the first time. He captained Canterbury on 13 occasions from 1994 to 1995.

Dean played for both NSW and Australia. He played 12 games for NSW from 1994 to 1997 and played for Australia in 10 Tests between 1994 and 1997. Dean was a member of the 1994 Kangaroo tour and played in the 1995 World Cup.

He played in the 1994 Grand Final against Canberra.

In 1995, Dean returned to the front row and was a member of the Premiership winning team against Manly.

In 1996, Dean joined Parramatta to play 76 games from 1996 to 1999. He has since spent time at the Roosters as a coaching assistant for Ricky Stuart.

In 2004, Dean was nominated for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions.

In 2018, Dean returned to the club as first grade coach.

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