Stevens failed to play a match in his first two seasons with Sydney[1] and finally made his AFL debut in 2002.
[3] After a solid first year at his new club, foot and shoulder injuries kept him sidelined for the entire 2005 season and 2006 pre-season.
In round 7, however, he was given another chance and this time succeeded in becoming a regular player, playing all bar one of the remaining games and averaging over 18 disposals at centre half-back.
In 2008, Stevens capped off another consistent season by coming eighth in the AFC Club Champion award, and kicking six goals in the elimination final loss to Collingwood.
Due to his unpredictable and unconventional playing style, Stevens was immensely popular among most AFC fans.