In February 2008, Bevan was named in a list of Australia's "100 Greatest Players" (1908–2007) which was commissioned by the National Rugby League and the Australian Rugby League to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia. Bevan went on to be named as one of the wingers, along with Ken Irvine, in Australian rugby league's "Team of the Century". Announced on 17 April 2008, the team is the panel's majority choice for each of the thirteen starting positions and four interchange players.