hobbo1
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He’s a better winger than a fullback
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Daine Laurie #237
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finnzo
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Did he play wing?
swag_tiger
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Nar he was fullback, had number 1 on his jersey
hobbo1
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For a while yes
hobbo1
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Yes.
Got moved to wing in the second half and Averillo played fullback.
Burton also moved to centre to allow Sammy Walker to play in the halves.
Speed2burn
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Find a new fullback
This man is not our long term #1
This man is not our long term #1
hobbo1
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Tigers gun facing uncertain future despite club’s market moves
The award-winning fullback is still without a deal beyond 2023.
They finally secured their most recent transfer target in Knights prop David Klemmer, but it appears the Wests Tigers are far from done with their roster overhaul for 2023 and beyond – although the future changes may come at the expense of more current squad members.
While the Tigers have been very active in both releasing players and securing new ones, one of their most consistent performers of the last two years has been left in the dark about his future.
Reliable sources have told Zero Tackle that the club's 2021 Player of the Year and 2022 Players Player, fullback Daine Laurie, is still without an updated offer as he heads into the final year of his contract.
Laurie's situation was in the headlines just a month ago after a rumoured link to the Bulldogs was vehemently shut down by Phil Gould on social media - and not a word has been said about his contract status since.
Phil Gould wrote:
Thank you for confirming. This report is totally incorrect. Totally fabricated. I love Daine Laurie. I brought him to Panthers Academy. However, @NRL_Bulldogs has never discussed making offer to this player. These people owe @weststigers Daine Laurie and Bulldog fans an apology.
But the bad news doesn't end there for Laurie as his competition looks set to increase for the precariously-held No.1 jersey.
Discussions about his future ramped up upon the arrival of Charlie Staines from Penrith, with some pundits suggesting the lightning-quick Panthers winger would move straight to the fullback role, which he capably filled this year during Dylan Edwards' injury lay-off.
Speculation has only increased after rumours emerged on social media that the Tigers were close to finalising an agreement with former star Mitchell Moses, who reportedly met with coach Tim Sheens while he was in the UK on World Cup duty.
While that wouldn't affect Laurie's prospects directly, it would force Adam Doueihi out of the halves – and while Doueihi has sprung up as an outside back infrequently throughout his career, he's far more versed in the No.1 role, providing even more options for Sheens and more competition for Laurie, who already seems on the outer.
Despite the challenges that the Tigers faced throughout 2022 and his own reduced scoring output, Laurie's form was still enough to earn selection in the PM's XIII to take on Papua New Guinea at the end of the season.
There were suggestions that Laurie had caught the eye of Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins earlier in the 2022 season, but it's not known if the NRL's newest club is still monitoring the situation as they continue to explore transfer options.
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I really hope we keep this guy and further develop him. He has talent and needs some good coaching, enter Sheens. 🤔
Winston Churchill
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Id love to see if Sheens can turn him into the priceless Brett H style that killed it for the Tigers in the mid 00s An attacking fullback the Tigers have severely lacked since Hodgo departed. Hes got the pace and agility to be that 'always man' back on the inside that Hodgo used to be cutting through the middle off some sweet sweet offloads to streak away under the sticks. I just hope he has the same heart Hodgo did.............thats where its worrisome.
I'm not sold on him tbh.
Saw him do a few positive things in games but a lot more negative things.
I hope Charlie the Tigard outplays him in '23 and takes the #1 jersey off him.
Sheensy said he's a floater and could play 14
These guys are keeping the jerseys warm whilst the young spine in the works get ready.
Saw him do a few positive things in games but a lot more negative things.
I hope Charlie the Tigard outplays him in '23 and takes the #1 jersey off him.
Sheensy said he's a floater and could play 14
These guys are keeping the jerseys warm whilst the young spine in the works get ready.
Winston Churchill
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Ive been away from the club and havent followed the young cubs for about a decade. Names to look out for in the future?
There's a few by reports.
Ali Karnib
Alex Isdale
Alex Conti
Onitoni Large
Tallyn Da Silva
To name a few..
Buttface
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I reckon Stains will get FB coz he is one and Laurie is just another 5/8 or winger trying to play FB.
Winston Churchill
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Gen Z and hard work dont go together. 'The insta generation'. Instagram and instant gratification. They need to work a day job as a concreter to harden up...............lets face it, theyll end up on the job site after football anyway. Enjoy your 20s and your lattes at the Centre of Excellence while you can boys, real life awaits.
Yeah, let him go.
Winston Churchill
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Seen it all too often over the decades. Natural talent can only get you so far, scoot through the juniors with talent to burn, easy isnt it? Then when you have to lift to the next level, the heart just isnt there.
