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Daine Laurie 
Laurie playing for Wests in 2009 Personal information Full name Daine Raymond Neil Laurie Born 2 August 1984
Yamba, New South Wales, AustraliaHeight 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) Weight 110 kg (17 st 5 lb) Playing information Position Prop, Second-row Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2008–09 Wests Tigers 20 3 0 0 12 2010 Penrith Panthers 3 0 0 0 0 2012– Newcastle Knights 0 0 0 0 0 Total 23 3 0 0 12 As of 20 November 2011 Source: RLP & League Central Daine Laurie (born 2 August 1984 in Yamba, New South Wales) is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Laurie primarily plays as a prop and can operate in the second-row.[1]
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Wests Tigers
Of both Aboriginal and African descent,[1] Laurie played junior football with the Yamba Dolphins. After playing for Western Suburbs Magpies in the New South Wales Cup competition, Laurie was signed to a two year deal by the Tigers in June, 2008.[2] He made his NRL debut the same week, starting from the bench against the Brisbane Broncos on 20 June.[3]
Penrith Panthers
In September 2009, Laurie signed a two-year deal to join the Penrith Panthers from the 2010 season. Laurie had been released from his contract with the Tigers and was facing criminal proceedings at the time, having been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend,[4] although the charge was later dismissed.[5]
After joining the Panthers, Laurie made comments to the press that were critical of Wests Tigers and coach Tim Sheens. He stated that he, "never felt welcome" and, "it was nothing but negative at the Tigers."[6] He made his debut for the Panthers in the 12-6 loss to the New Zealand Warriors at CUA stadium, after missing the first 17 rounds of the season due to, "niggling injuries."[7] After this lone appearance, he missed the next training session with the club and was dropped back to NSW Cup.[8] He ended up making 3 appearances for the season.
After the end of the 2010 season, Laurie joined the Saint-Gaudens Bears for a short term contract, to get some match experience before the start of the next season.[9]
However, upon Laurie's return to Australia, he was not given a release to play for the Panthers, with a dispute with his French club over damage to a car. On the 19th June 2011, Laurie was sacked from the Panthers for disciplinary reasons, having been accused of drinking on a flight to New Zealand to play a match for the Windsor Wolves. Laurie said of the matter, "Gus just called me out at training at around 2pm, and bang: 'You gotta go, mate - hopefully, you can find another club.'"[10][11]
Newcastle Rugby League
After being sacked by Penrith, Laurie signed for the Macquarie Scorpions in the Newcastle Rugby League.[12]
Newcastle Knights
On November 20th 2011, Laurie signed a one-year deal with the Newcastle Knights for the 2012 season in an attempt to revive his NRL career under Wayne Bennett.[13]
Representative career
Laurie was selected as the starting second row forward for the Australian Aboriginal rugby league team for the exhibition match against the New Zealand Māori team that opened the 2008 World Cup.[14] Laurie was also selected for the inaugural All Stars match for the Indigenous side but had to withdraw and was replaced by Greg Bird.
References
- ^ a b "One giant leap". Fairfax Digital. 29 June 2008. http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/one-giant-leap/2008/06/28/1214472840449.html. Retrieved 24 July 2008.[dead link]
- ^ Paul Haigh (18 June 2008). "Tigers sign new prop". Liverpool City Champion. http://liverpool.yourguide.com.au/news/local/sport/general/tigers-sign-new-prop/792309.aspx. Retrieved 21 June 2008.[dead link]
- ^ Margie McDonald (21 June 2008). "Broncos back in the Hunt". The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23898267-2722,00.html. Retrieved 21 June 2008.
- ^ Todd Balym (23 September 2009). "Daine Laurie a Panther, Tigers on signing spree". Daily Telegraph (Australia). http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/daine-laurie-a-panther-tigers-on-signing-spree/story-e6frexnr-1225778823667. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ "Assault charge against NRL player Daine Laurie dismissed in Campbelltown Local Court". Daily Telegraph (Sydney. 19 November 2009. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/assault-charge-against-nrl-player-daine-laurie-dismissed-in-campbelltown-local-court/story-e6frexnr-1225799871980. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ^ Josh Rakic (31 January 2010). "Bigger, faster, happy - Laurie the Panther takes swipe at Sheens". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/bigger-faster-happy--laurie-the-panther-takes-swipe-at-sheens-20100130-n5du.html. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- ^ Daniel Lewis (12 July 2010). "He's back, then gone again - Panthers use Laurie in short, sharp bursts". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/hes-back-then-gone-again--panthers-use-laurie-in-short-sharp-bursts-20100711-105on.html. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
- ^ "Gone AWOL". Footy Confidential (Sydney, NSW: News Limited) (30 July 2010): pg 45.
- ^ Chris Georgakopoulos (25 October 2010). "Panther Daine Laurie makes the French connection". Penrith Press. http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/panther-daine-laurie-makes-the-french-connection/. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Josh Rakic (22 June 2011). "Fear of flying drove me to drink, claims axed Laurie". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/fear-of-flying-drove-me-to-drink-claims-axed-laurie-20110621-1gdkd.html. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ Josh Massoud (21 June 2011). "Dane Laurie sacked over drinking drama". Daily Telegraph (Sydney). http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/dane-laurie-sacked-over-drinking-drama/story-e6frexnr-1226078813022. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/laurie-may-get-another-chance/2332100.aspx
- ^ Adrian Proszenko (20 November 2011). "Tarnished Laurie handed chance to shine at Knights". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/tarnished-laurie-handed-chance-to-shine-at-knights-20111119-1nock.html. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ^ Brad Walter (27 October 2008). "Call to relive the Dreamtime". Fairfax Digital. http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/call-to-relive-the-dreamtime/2008/10/26/1224955845792.html. Retrieved 7 February 2009.[dead link]
External links
Newcastle Knights Fulltime Squad 2012
Fulltime NRL Squad members:
• Darius Boyd • Danny Buderus • Neville Costigan • Adam Cuthbertson • Joel Edwards • Richard Fa'aoso • Marvin Filipo • Kurt Gidley (c) • Matt Hilder • Chris Houston • Daine Laurie • Siuatonga Likiliki • Peter Mata'utia • Alex McKinnon • James McManus • Jarrod Mullen • Kevin Naiqama • Wes Naiqama • Kyle O'Donnell • Tyrone Roberts • Robbie Rochow • Junior Sa'u • Kade Snowden • Ryan Stig • Timana Tahu • Zeb Taia • Zane Tetevano • Evarn Tuimavave • Akuila Uate • Mark Wade
Pre-Season Train-On Squad members:
• Chris Adams • Sam Anderson • Ethan Cook • Rodney Mason • Chanel Mata'utia • Chad Redman • Korbin Sims • Will Smith • Simon Williams
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Assistant Coach: Rick Stone
CEO: Matthew Gidley
HPU - Director of Coaching: Graham MurrayCategories:- 1984 births
- Indigenous Australian people
- Australian people of Nigerian descent
- Australian rugby league players
- Penrith Panthers players
- Indigenous Australian rugby league footballers
- Australian Aboriginal rugby league team players
- Macquarie Scorpions players
- Wests Tigers players
- Living people
- St Gaudens Bears players
- Windsor Wolves players
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