Tom Learoyd-Lahrs

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Australia international rugby league footballer

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::summary Australia international rugby league footballer ::

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Field	Value
name	Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
fullname	Thomas Learoyd-Lahrs
image	Tom Learoyd Lahrs.jpg
image_size	150px
position
birth_date
birth_place	Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
height	194 cm
weight	115 kg
club1	Brisbane Broncos
year1start	2004
year1end	05
appearances1	10
tries1	0
goals1	0
fieldgoals1	0
points1	0
club2	Canberra Raiders
year2start	2006
year2end	14
appearances2	109
tries2	8
goals2	0
fieldgoals2	0
points2	32
club3	Melbourne Storm
year3start	2015
appearances3	1
tries3	0
goals3	0
fieldgoals3	0
points3	0
teamA	Queensland Residents
yearAstart	2005
appearancesA	1
triesA	0
goalsA	0
fieldgoalsA	0
pointsA	0
teamB	New South Wales
yearBstart	2009
yearBend	10
appearancesB	4
triesB	0
goalsB	0
fieldgoalsB	0
pointsB	0
teamC	NSW Country
yearCstart	2010
yearCend	12
appearancesC	3
triesC	0
goalsC	0
fieldgoalsC	0
pointsC	0
teamD	Indigenous All Stars
yearDstart	2010
yearDend	12
appearancesD	3
triesD	0
goalsD	0
fieldgoalsD	0
pointsD	0
teamE	Australia
yearEstart	2010
appearancesE	4
triesE	0
goalsE	0
fieldgoalsE	0
pointsE	0
updated	4 January 2024
retired	yes
source
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Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (born 13 September 1985) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative, he played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm.

Background

Learoyd-Lahrs was born in Tweed Heads, New South Wales and is of Indigenous Australian and German descent. Growing up, he spent time in Kingscliff, New South Wales and Wandoan, Queensland before moving to Tamworth, New South Wales in his early teens, where he boarded at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School. In Tamworth, he played junior rugby league for the Werris Creek Magpies and North Tamworth Bears.

While at Farrer, Learoyd-Lahrs signed a scholarship contract with the Brisbane Broncos and represented the Australian Schoolboys in 2003 and 2004, New South Wales under-17 in 2002 and New South Wales under-19 in 2003. In 2003, he played for the New South Wales under-19 side.

Playing career

Brisbane Broncos

In Round 2 of the 2004 NRL season, Learoyd-Lahrs made his NRL debut for the Broncos in their loss to the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium. He played a further seven NRL games in 2004, including the Broncos' Qualifying Final loss to the Melbourne Storm. He also represented Queensland under-19, Queensland Residents and the Junior Kangaroos.

In 2005, Learoyd-Lahrs played just two NRL games for the Broncos, spending the majority of the season with the Toowoomba Clydesdales in the Queensland Cup, where he once again represented the Queensland Residents.

Canberra Raiders

In 2006, he joined the Canberra Raiders, where he played just 31 games over three injury-interrupted seasons. In 2009, he rediscovered his best form and was selected to play for New South Wales in the Game III of the State of Origin series.

In 2010, he played 20 games for the Raiders and all three games for New South Wales in State of Origin. In October, he made his Test debut for Australia, playing four games in the Four Nations. Following his breakout season in 2010, Learoyd-Lahrs would play just 42 games over the next four seasons due to injuries. In 2014, his final season at the club, he did not feature in first grade.

Melbourne Storm

On 1 September 2014, Learoyd-Lahrs signed with the Melbourne Storm for the 2015 season.

He played just one game for the Storm, their Round 2 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles, and five games for their Queensland Cup feeder club, the Sunshine Coast Falcons, due to a knee injury. In October 2015, he announced his retirement from the NRL.

Post-NRL career

In 2016, following his NRL retirement, Learoyd-Lahrs returned to Tamworth, playing for the North Tamworth Bears, winning the Group 4 premiership with the club. In 2021, he moved to Townsville, Queensland with his family and worked as a coach for the Norths Thuringowa Devils in the Townsville & Districts Rugby League competition in 2022.

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. His son Kaiden is currently a member of the North Queensland Cowboys NRL squad.

References

[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Tom_Learoyd-Lahrs/summary.html RLP]
[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/player?playerid=108779&teamid=3416 League Central]
"Tom Learoyd-Lahrs - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
(14 July 2009). "Rookie nearly became a Maroon". The Sydney Morning Herald.
(15 July 2009). "Tom in Blues debut".
(12 June 2010). "Ruing the one that got away".
(19 June 2020). "Ex-NRL star says loss of U18s footy this year could have worrying ripple effect".
(29 October 2021). "Where Are They Now? Tom Learoyd-Lahrs".
"2002 – U17 Origin".
"2003 – U19 Origin".
(19 May 2020). "Learoyd-Lahrs conquering his 'crisis of confidence'".
"2004 – U19 Origin".
"2004 – PNG President’s XIII v Junior Kangaroos".
(6 July 2009). "NSW Blues Origin team for Game III".
(18 June 2010). "Learoyd-Lahrs must be retained".
(22 October 2010). "Learoyd-Lahrs preparing for another bruising encounter".
(18 April 2018). "Patience puts Learoyd-Lahrs on right foot".
(11 September 2014). "Tom Learoyd-Lahrs doesn't blame Canberra Raiders for cutting him".
(1 September 2014). "Learoyd-Lahrs to depart Raiders at the end of 2014".
(1 September 2014). "Storm sign Learoyd-Lahrs".
(5 November 2015). "2015 Review: Tom Learoyd-Lahrs".
(7 April 2015). "Intrust Super Cup teams round 6".
(3 October 2015). "NRL to honour retiring players".
(5 October 2015). "Tom Learoyd-Lahrs draws curtain on 12 year career".
(1 December 2015). "Learoyd-Lahrs eyes off rugby league return".
(15 April 2016). "Former NRL star back where it all began".
(3 February 2022). "TDRL Transfer Centre: Ex-Origin hardman Tom Learoyd-Lahrs links with Townsville club Norths Devils".
(1 December 2005). "Massive Raps".
(24 October 2023). "Cowboys promote seven from Pathways program to NRL squad for 2024".

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