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A story on Rowdy and the club, with quotes for those who need them.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/chris-lawrence-says-robbie-farah-can-still-lead-by-example-at-wests-tigers/story-fni3gpz1-1227642244978
Chris Lawrence says Robbie Farah can still lead by example at Wests Tigers
December 11, 2015 9:00pm
CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSIThe Daily Telegraph
HE NO longer has the ‘C’ next to his name, but Robbie Farah is pushing himself harder than ever to make sure he leads by example at the Wests Tigers.
The three-month stand-off between Farah and the Tigers finally ended last week when it was agreed the representative rake would see out the final two years of his deal.
Farah’s good friend and teammate Chris Lawrence told The Saturday Telegraph the star No. 9 had gone out of his way to let the players know he was 100 per cent committed to the pre-season, and wouldn’t let the intense speculation about his future distract him.
Lawrence said the Farah saga “dragged on longer than everyone would have liked’’, but there had been plenty of honesty sessions among the group.?
“Obviously during the first few days when we got in there was uncertainty amongst the players, but we had some open chats with the playing group and coaching staff, and we tried to put it to bed so everyone was on the same page,’’ Lawrence said.
“We didn’t know what was going to transpire. I don’t think Robbie knew himself.
“But Robbie said come day one nothing would change with his attitude towards training, he’s a professional, and he’s shown that with his actions.
“I’ve known Robbie a long time, so he didn’t need to say anything to me because I know what kind of guy he is.
“He let the group know this wouldn’t affect him.
“It’s probably driven him even more to make sure he not only pushes himself, but leads from the front and leads with his actions.’’
Lawrence said Farah and Taylor had been “working well together’’.
Farah is understood to have informed Taylor he would relinquish the captaincy. Prop Aaron Woods is the man expected to take over as leader.
Like Farah, Lawrence was also told by management he was free to look elsewhere in 2016, despite having a year to run on his deal.
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Lawrence wants to remain a one-club man.
Lawrence, who will be one of the top-paid players at Concord next year because of the back-ended five-year deal, said the club’s new management had approached several senior players about finding new clubs if they were interested.
While the 27-year-old backrower would love to play on at the Tigers beyond 2016, Lawrence knows one-club players have become a rarity in the modern game.
Should be remain at the club in 2017, he’ll have the chance to become just the fourth player to reach 200 games for the joint venture behind Farah (238), and former premiership pair Benji Marshall and Chris Heighington (both 201).
“I’m there for 2016, but I’m not sure after that,’’ Lawrence said.
“I just want to start the year well.
“Obviously everyone wants to be a one-club player, but it’s clear these days that’s harder to do. As much as I’d love to stay at the Tigers, I’ve only got a limited amount of time left in footy, and I have to make sure I make the right decision.
“With a lot of the senior players, when the new management came in, we were given the opportunity to go or look elsewhere. A few of the guys took up the opportunity, but a few guys wanted to stay, which they’ve done.
“I’ll be there for the 2016 season, but beyond that I’m not sure.’’
Just weeks after he inked a lucrative five-year deal in 2011, Lawrence suffered a shocking hip injury, which ultimately robbed him of his blistering speed. It was only last season he was shifted from the centres into the forwards, a move more suited to his body type.
Lawrence said it was time the Tigers ‘’stopped using the excuse we’re young all the time’’, and aimed for consistency.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/chris-lawrence-says-robbie-farah-can-still-lead-by-example-at-wests-tigers/story-fni3gpz1-1227642244978
Chris Lawrence says Robbie Farah can still lead by example at Wests Tigers
December 11, 2015 9:00pm
CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSIThe Daily Telegraph
HE NO longer has the ‘C’ next to his name, but Robbie Farah is pushing himself harder than ever to make sure he leads by example at the Wests Tigers.
The three-month stand-off between Farah and the Tigers finally ended last week when it was agreed the representative rake would see out the final two years of his deal.
Farah’s good friend and teammate Chris Lawrence told The Saturday Telegraph the star No. 9 had gone out of his way to let the players know he was 100 per cent committed to the pre-season, and wouldn’t let the intense speculation about his future distract him.
Lawrence said the Farah saga “dragged on longer than everyone would have liked’’, but there had been plenty of honesty sessions among the group.?
“Obviously during the first few days when we got in there was uncertainty amongst the players, but we had some open chats with the playing group and coaching staff, and we tried to put it to bed so everyone was on the same page,’’ Lawrence said.
“We didn’t know what was going to transpire. I don’t think Robbie knew himself.
“But Robbie said come day one nothing would change with his attitude towards training, he’s a professional, and he’s shown that with his actions.
“I’ve known Robbie a long time, so he didn’t need to say anything to me because I know what kind of guy he is.
“He let the group know this wouldn’t affect him.
“It’s probably driven him even more to make sure he not only pushes himself, but leads from the front and leads with his actions.’’
Lawrence said Farah and Taylor had been “working well together’’.
Farah is understood to have informed Taylor he would relinquish the captaincy. Prop Aaron Woods is the man expected to take over as leader.
Like Farah, Lawrence was also told by management he was free to look elsewhere in 2016, despite having a year to run on his deal.
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Lawrence wants to remain a one-club man.
Lawrence, who will be one of the top-paid players at Concord next year because of the back-ended five-year deal, said the club’s new management had approached several senior players about finding new clubs if they were interested.
While the 27-year-old backrower would love to play on at the Tigers beyond 2016, Lawrence knows one-club players have become a rarity in the modern game.
Should be remain at the club in 2017, he’ll have the chance to become just the fourth player to reach 200 games for the joint venture behind Farah (238), and former premiership pair Benji Marshall and Chris Heighington (both 201).
“I’m there for 2016, but I’m not sure after that,’’ Lawrence said.
“I just want to start the year well.
“Obviously everyone wants to be a one-club player, but it’s clear these days that’s harder to do. As much as I’d love to stay at the Tigers, I’ve only got a limited amount of time left in footy, and I have to make sure I make the right decision.
“With a lot of the senior players, when the new management came in, we were given the opportunity to go or look elsewhere. A few of the guys took up the opportunity, but a few guys wanted to stay, which they’ve done.
“I’ll be there for the 2016 season, but beyond that I’m not sure.’’
Just weeks after he inked a lucrative five-year deal in 2011, Lawrence suffered a shocking hip injury, which ultimately robbed him of his blistering speed. It was only last season he was shifted from the centres into the forwards, a move more suited to his body type.
Lawrence said it was time the Tigers ‘’stopped using the excuse we’re young all the time’’, and aimed for consistency.
