[7][8][9] He was limited to 22 games in the 2005–06 season after sustaining a season-ending knee injury against the West Sydney Razorbacks on 10 December 2005.

[10] After playing for the Sutherland Sharks of the Waratah League,[12] Tovey joined the Sydney Kings for the 2006–07 NBL season.

[13] After another stint with the Sutherland Sharks in 2007, Tovey helped the Kings win the minor premiership and reach the NBL Grand Final series in 2007–08.

He then played for the Townsville Heat in the Queensland Basketball League in 2009 and then returned to the Crocodiles for the 2009–10 NBL season.

[15] After helping the Willetton Tigers win the 2010 SBL championship,[16] Tovey joined the Perth Wildcats for the 2010–11 NBL season.

[21] With the Wildcats in 2012–13, Tovey helped them return to the NBL Grand Final series, where they lost 2–0 to the Breakers.