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Different Rory, same attitude

Playing only his sixth AFL game, Rory Laird was a standout in Adelaide’s seven-point loss to Fremantle on Saturday

8:29pm  Jun 1, 2013

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Laird to debut against Dogs

Rory Laird is one of three changes to the team to play the Western Bulldogs

4:37pm  Apr 19, 2013

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Rookie Rory earns promotion

Rookie Rory Laird is eligible for selection after being promoted to the senior list

12:15pm  Apr 18, 2013

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Rory
Laird

Height
178 cm
DOB
29-12-1993
Weight
76 kg
Debut
-
Games
2013
8
Career
8
Goals
2013
1
Career
1
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
530
Avg
66
RoryLaird

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: Kenilworth/West Adelaide
Clubs: 
Debut: Yet to debut
Recruited from: West Adelaide
Brownlow Votes: -

Adelaide’s first pick in the 2012 Rookie Draft, Laird enjoyed a consistent season for West Adelaide. The small defender/midfielder earned a Powerade Star Search (equivalent to the AFL’s Rising Star) nomination in his league debut and showed excellent composure under pressure throughout the finals series.

Season by Season

Season by Season

A nuggety back-pocket, Laird was snapped up with Adelaide’s first pick in the AFL Rookie Draft. From West Adelaide, the tough and neat-kicking backman represented South Australia at the Under-18 Championships and can play either as a shut-down or creative defender.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 8
    • Kicks 7.4
    • Handballs 8.4
    • Disposals 15.7
    • Marks 3.4
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.0
    • Goals 0.1
    • Dream Team 66.2

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 12 Carlton Rd 5
Handballs 14 Fremantle Rd 10
Disposals 24 Fremantle Rd 10
Marks 6 St Kilda Rd 8
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 7 Fremantle Rd 10
Goals 1 Fremantle Rd 10
Dream Team 101 Fremantle Rd 10

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Essendon L 82 - 117 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 Brisbane Lions W 77 - 96 - - - - - - - - - - -
3 Port Adelaide L 118 - 109 - - - - - - - - - - -
4 Western Bulldogs W 80 - 28 4 4 8 0 0 2 1 5 0 0 39
5 Carlton L 115 - 83 12 5 17 3 0 2 0 6 0 0 81
6 Hawthorn L 78 - 89 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 GWS Giants W 52 - 187 8 9 17 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 69
8 St Kilda W 87 - 47 8 6 14 6 0 1 0 3 0 0 67
9 North Melbourne W 124 - 125 5 12 17 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 58
10 Fremantle L 59 - 66 10 14 24 2 0 3 0 7 1 0 101
11 Sydney Swans L 50 - 127 6 12 18 5 0 1 0 3 0 0 70
12 Richmond L 110 - 72 6 5 11 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 45
14 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
15 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Geelong Cats - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
20 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
23 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 5 - L: 7 59 67 126 27 0 10 2 32 1 0 530

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 8
    • Kicks 7.4
    • Handballs 8.4
    • Disposals 15.7
    • Marks 3.4
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.0
    • Goals 0.1
    • Dream Team 66.2

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 12 Carlton Rd 5, 2013
Handballs 14 Fremantle Rd 10, 2013
Disposals 24 Fremantle Rd 10, 2013
Marks 6 St Kilda Rd 8, 2013
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 7 Fremantle Rd 10, 2013
Goals 1 Fremantle Rd 10, 2013
Dream Team 101 Fremantle Rd 10, 2013

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Adelaide Crows 59 67 126 27 0 10 2 32 1 0 530
2012 Adelaide Crows 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Q&A

Who did you barrack for as a kid: Essendon

Who was your favourite player: Adam Ramanauskas

Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Brad Crouch

Which teammate is likely to stand in the hole in front of a power forward: Brent Reilly

Who has had the most influence on your career: Dad/ U18 coach Greg Mellor

What are your pre-game superstitions: None

Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: Touchdown

Who do you follow on Twitter: AFL / not players

Biggest pest at your club: Rick Henderson

Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Mitch Grigg

Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: Mitch Grigg

Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Taylor Walker

Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: Brent Reilly

Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Nick Joyce

Name the three most admired people you would like to meet: Lebron James, Kate Upton

What is your dream place to visit and why: USA, to watch NBA

Name one food you just can’t stomach: Anchovies

What food would you love to be able to eat during the footy season but you’re not allowed: Parmigiana

Favourite movie and favourite movie star: Denzel Washington, Jonah Hill