Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
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Full name | Thomas Learoyd-Lahrs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia | 13 September 1985|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 115 kg (18 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Prop, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (born 13 September 1985) is an Australian former professional
Background
Learoyd-Lahrs was born in
While at Farrer, Learoyd-Lahrs signed a scholarship contract with the
Playing career
Brisbane Broncos
In Round 2 of the
In 2005, Learoyd-Lahrs played just two NRL games for the Broncos, spending the majority of the season with the
Canberra Raiders
In 2006, he joined the
In 2010, he played 20 games for the Raiders and all three games for New South Wales in
Melbourne Storm
On 1 September 2014, Learoyd-Lahrs signed with the Melbourne Storm for the 2015 season.[19][20]
He played just one game for the Storm, their Round 2 loss to the
Post-NRL career
In 2016, following his NRL retirement, Learoyd-Lahrs returned to Tamworth, playing for the
Personal life
In 2005, Learoyd-Lahrs, who played under the name Tom Learoyd up until that point, added Lahrs to his surname in honour of his biological father, Michael Lahrs.[28] His son Kaiden is currently a member of the North Queensland Cowboys NRL squad.[29]
References
- ^ RLP
- ^ League Central
- ^ "Tom Learoyd-Lahrs - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
- ^ "Rookie nearly became a Maroon". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 July 2009.
- ^ "Tom in Blues debut". Warwick Daily News. 15 July 2009.
- ^ "Ruing the one that got away". The Canberra Times. 12 June 2010.
- ^ "Ex-NRL star says loss of U18s footy this year could have worrying ripple effect". Northern Daily Leader. 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Where Are They Now? Tom Learoyd-Lahrs". The Sportress. 29 October 2021.
- ^ "2002 – U17 Origin". 18thman.com.
- ^ "2003 – U19 Origin". 18thman.com.
- ^ "Learoyd-Lahrs conquering his 'crisis of confidence'". NRL.com. 19 May 2020.
- ^ "2004 – U19 Origin". 18thman.com.
- ^ "2004 – PNG President's XIII v Junior Kangaroos". 18thman.com.
- ^ "NSW Blues Origin team for Game III". NRL.com. 6 July 2009.
- ^ "Learoyd-Lahrs must be retained". Tweed Daily News. 18 June 2010.
- ^ "Learoyd-Lahrs preparing for another bruising encounter". Sydney Morning Herald. 22 October 2010.
- ^ "Patience puts Learoyd-Lahrs on right foot". The Canberra Times. 18 April 2018.
- ^ "Tom Learoyd-Lahrs doesn't blame Canberra Raiders for cutting him". Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Learoyd-Lahrs to depart Raiders at the end of 2014". Canberra Raiders. 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Storm sign Learoyd-Lahrs". Melbourne Storm. 1 September 2014.
- ^ "2015 Review: Tom Learoyd-Lahrs". Melbourne Storm. 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Intrust Super Cup teams round 6". QRL.com.au. 7 April 2015.
- ^ "NRL to honour retiring players". NRL.com. 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Tom Learoyd-Lahrs draws curtain on 12 year career". NBN News. 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Learoyd-Lahrs eyes off rugby league return". NBN News. 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Former NRL star back where it all began". Northern Daily Leader. 15 April 2016.
- ^ "TDRL Transfer Centre: Ex-Origin hardman Tom Learoyd-Lahrs links with Townsville club Norths Devils". Townsville Bulletin. 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Massive Raps". Rugby League Week. 1 December 2005.
- ^ "Cowboys promote seven from Pathways program to NRL squad for 2024". NQ Cowboys. 24 October 2023.