Laurie Daley
Year inducted: 2017
True Blue number: 812
Origin number: 88
Born: October 20, 1969, Junee, NSW
Club: Canberra Raiders
Position: Five-eighth
Premiership Career: (1987-2000) 244 games, 87 tries, 44 goals, 9 field goals, 445 points
First Grade debut: Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Endeavour Field on 31 May, 1987
Representative honours: Australia 21 Tests (1990-99); NSW 23 State of Origins (1989-99); Coaching: 1 State of Origin series win (2014)
Other honours: NRL Hall of Fame 2008, Dally M Medal 1995
Junee’s favourite son, Laurie Daley helped the Canberra Raiders build a dynasty of success. His blend of speed and artistry was tempered with a steely determination that saw him become a renowned leader for club, state and country. After retirement he coached New South Wales when they finally broke the Origin drought in 2014, an achievement that enhanced his already legendary status.
New South Wales Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
