1997 Illawarra Steelers season
Round Home Score Away
1 Steelers 50-10 Souths
2 Balmain 10-18 Steelers
3 Steelers 8-20 St. George
4 Norths 18-18 Steelers
5 Steelers 14-6 Sth Qld
6 Sydney 20-26 Steelers
The 1997 Illawarra Steelers season was the sixteenth in the club's history. The side made its second appearance in the play-offs, the first ending with the infamous 1992 semi-finals 4-0 loss to the St. George Dragons. Whilst making the finals, the season ultimately ended up as a disappointment, losing in the first week to the Gold Coast Chargers. Many expected them to win this match easily as they had beaten their opponents comfortably 28-6 the week before.