Career
Born in Knottingley, Steadman started his career in rugby union, playing for his hometown club Knottingley RUFC. In 1982, he switched to rugby league and signed for New York International honours County honours County Cup final appearances Graham Steadman played Right-second-row, id est (that is) number 12, in Castleford"s 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1990-1991 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990, and played, and scored 2-tries and 4-conversions in the 28-6 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1991 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1991-1992 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 20 October 1991. Regal Trophy Final Appearances Graham Steadman played fullback in Castleford Tigers" 33-2 victory over Wigan in the 1993-1994 Regal Trophy final during the 1993-1994 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.
World Transfer Record Castleford paid a then World Transfer Record of £170,000 for Graham Steadman when he moved from Featherstone Rovers in 1989 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £435,200 in 2013).
Career records Graham was made full-time coach of Castleford Tigers towards the end of 2001 after Stuart Raper left for Wigan. Steadman took the club to the top 6 playoffs in 2002 and then the club finished 8th in 2003.
A lot of people blamed the board for not backing him with money to spend. Poor recruits such as Sean Rudder, Sean Ryan, Paul Newlove and Ryan Sheridan ended Steadman"s reign as Castleford boss and he was sacked after losing to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in a home league game.
Graham Steadman is a Tigers Hall Of Fame Inductee.
