Career
A state and national representative, his club career was played with the Saint George Dragons and the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. Initially a halfback, Morris came to selectors" attention when playing for the Dapto club In the 1978 season he gained selection in the New South Wales Country Rugby League side and was then chosen to represent New South Wales and Australia.
He was the last player to represent Australia from a country club
Saint George Dragons
He was the NSW Rugby Football League"s top try scorer in 1984. He also played wing for Saint George Dragons in the 1985 Grand Final.
In all, Morris played 180 games for the Dragons over eight years at the club and whilst he did not represent for Australia again he made further appearances for the New South Wales Blues under the State of Origin selection criteria on the wing in game III of 1984 and game I of 1986. Sydney Roosters
In 1987 he moved to the Eastern Suburbs club playing 58 matches over two seasons and winning a third "Dally M Winger of the Year" award.
During the Australian off-season Morris enjoyed a successful stint at English club, Leeds.
Morris played Right-wing, id est (that is) number 2, in Leeds" 14-15 defeat by Saint Helens in the 1987-1988 John Player Special Trophy final during the 1987-1988 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988. Steve Morris retired from the game in 1990. He currently teaches physical education at Bomaderry High School on the South Coast.
