Player Watch Rory Laird

[SellarStardom]

There are plenty of us that want to see Rory dropped, now after his comments, it will be my common statement until it happens.

Laird runs into space to collect possessions and then delivers the ball horribly or simply halts all run. Let's consider what we should be doing at HB. Hamill provides constant run and drive, Ryan has shown plenty in his 1st year. Loads of options, Rory, like Smith, isn't it

 

[SugarShane]

He doesn't really seem to fit the definition in any sense though.
Someone like Josh Jenkins or Brett Burton maybe, but grumpy Churchmouse Rory. Nah. He's a symptom at worst.

After everything that has come out about 2017, 18, 19, etc, are we still calling JJ a cancer? The guy who was run out of town because he had the audacity to stand up for himself and others against the club using these hippy moron brain cookers?

 

[WAG]

the 800k contract handicaps selection or trade options somewhat, reid gets no hate on here but he's handed out some horrible contracts milera is another one

Laird is on 800k? FMD, is he paid for his SC scores?

He is a symptom of our current club culture and his Small Man Syndrome has really come to the fore over the past few years.



FWIW, I don't agree with the title of this thread.

 

[WAG]

After everything that has come out about 2017, 18, 19, etc, are we still calling JJ a cancer? The guy who was run out of town because he had the audacity to stand up for himself and others against the club using these hippy moron brain cookers?

Nah. He was just a nob!

 

[Redleg Crow]

He won 2 All Australian selections when we were contending and nominated 4 other years. The only other players to have won multiple All Australians are McLeod, Riccuito, Goodwin, Rehn, Betts, McGuiness, Dangerfield, Smart and Hart. A 250 game legend of the club. Have more respect!

Ok so that’s 9 players. I’d also put in Modra, Tex, and Sloane ahead of him without even thinking hard. So that puts him out of the top dozen.

 

[Samcro24]

If the club actually restocked the midfield at any point he’d never have got a look in there.

Band aid fix, stubbornly played there too long. Poor disposal under pressure, poor decision maker. Square head.

 

[hippyhippy]

How long is he contracted for now? The games give past him now. I'm really sick and tired of his tantrums on field and his behaviour towards his team mates. Wtf hasn't anyone called him out on it.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Every time I need to use the phrase ‘wet blanket’, I’m gonna save my need to type and just said ‘Laird’

 

[mcleod at 50 lines it up]

Laird is on 800k? FMD, is he paid for his SC scores?

He is a symptom of our current club culture and his Small Man Syndrome has really come to the fore over the past few years.



FWIW, I don't agree with the title of this thread.

It was reported around that mark at the time i thought but you'd hope he isn't!

 

[mcleod at 50 lines it up]

are we still calling JJ a cancer? The guy who was run out of town because he had the audacity to stand up for himself and others against the club using these hippy moron brain cookers?

yes definitely he's a bum, when you're fighting as a group and have the chance to win something having someone undermine the group.. what else can you call him. and as time has gone on he's got relatively little support from the other players, seems it was him and eddie who were a bit sensitive

 

[Shifty Crow]

I’ve been trying in my thoughts about Rochelle needing to knuckle down and focus on footy, I’ve also been strong in my thoughts that Laird should have not gone public with his comments

But to call Laird a cancer of the AFC…. wow this is turning into the Port board


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[Crom1995]

Laird says Rachele needs to let his footy do the talking. Laird must be non-verbal then. Laird couldn't even fly the flag for his teammates when Rankine was snipered.

Not only does he have the personality of a plank of wood, he is a liability to our team. Yes he gets lots of ball, but kicks the ball at less than 60%, over half his disposals are handballs, has kicked TWO goals as a midfielder in 22 games (Billy Dowling, Schoenberg have kicked more goals) his 300 metres gained a game is less than Clayton Oliver

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Clayton Oliver

Age

27

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

who is considered washed up.

Laird has been able to spend the large portion of his career playing unaccountable football and whilst getting big numbers has for the most part always brought more problems than solutions.

 

[Multiballz]

After everything that has come out about 2017, 18, 19, etc, are we still calling JJ a cancer? The guy who was run out of town because he had the audacity to stand up for himself and others against the club using these hippy moron brain cookers?

I am. Witnessed his nefarious, undermining acitions in person long before the Camp saga. That(saga) was just icing on the cake.

Please note; I'm not lumping Eddie in with him whatsoever.

 

[Cleric]

One if the entrants into the worst post of the year award.

Laird has been a loyal and excellent servant to our club. Multiple AA and multiple B&F.
Calling him a cancer on the club is totally disrespectful.
You can talk about his form, he place in the side next year etc, but this is pretty shit.

We got him as a rookie, and he got the absolute best out of his talent. He never made the club look bad, nor did he use other clubs to try and get more money from the club.

Seriously give yourself an uppercut.

 

[Pea Nut]

F*CK YOU RORY LAIRD

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Rory Laird

Age

30

Ht

177cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.4

5star

K

12.9

5star

HB

12.5

5star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.3

4star

CL

1.0

3star

D

19.6

5star

K

10.9

4star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

CL

1.1

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

!!! From 3 x B&F winner to walking meme. Congrats.

 

[Afcprophet]

Stat padding jogging plodder.

 

[Crowboto]

Proven himself to be not just an average footballer, but a shit bloke as well.

 

[Billy_01]

Unbelievable that we have moved Hinge out of his natural role so Nicks can put his butt buddy Laird there instead m

 

[spenze]

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Doesn't even look competent in the backline anymore. It's amazing how moving him into the midfield made him so soft and unaccountable.

 

[dogs105]

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[spenze]

 

[bmac84]

Doesn't even look competent in the backline anymore. It's amazing how moving him into the midfield made him so soft and unaccountable.

He was only good there before the 6-6-6 rule came in as he could get 30 uncontested touches as the loose extra man, ie. the single easiest role in footy.

 

[steve9798]

Average player and a shit human being.

 

[WetCrow1991]

Team first is when you look like someone shit in your cereal when a team mate kicks a match winning goal.