Career
He primarily plays at halfback or standoff. He previously played for the Crusaders in the European Super League. He is of Dutch descent and plays for the Netherlands national rugby league team
In the following season, he was given a position as assistant coach with the Raider"s feeder team, Souths Logan.
In 2008, Van Dijk was sidelined for three months after breaking his jaw in two places following a high tackle. The Crusaders" captain is third in the all-time scoring charts.
He has scored 21 tries. Van Dijk was signed from Queensland Cup side Wynnum Seagulls.
In August 2009, Van Dijk, along with five team mates, was ordered to leave the United Kingdom after the United Kingdom Border Agency identified breaches to their visa conditions. cancelled Van Dijk"s contract with immediate effect.