Aseri Laing
Aseri Laing (born 6 May 1975), is a Fijian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for the Western Suburbs Magpies from 1993–94 and 1996–98 and then the Melbourne Storm in 1999.
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| Full name | Aseri Laing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 May 1975 Mount Albert, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (15 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Wing, Centre, Prop, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Born in Mt Albert, New Zealand to Fijian parents, Laing played his junior rugby league with Campbelltown City Kangaroos.[2]
Playing career
Joining Western Suburbs Magpies, playing in under age and reserve grade competitions, before making his first grade debut in 1994. Laing had a year off from rugby league in 1995, resuming his career with Wests in 1996. In the 1998 NRL season, he made a career-high 20 appearances in first grade.[2]
Leaving Wests after the 1998 season, he joined Melbourne Storm, making a further five first grade appearances, scoring one try.[1]
References
- "Rugby League Project - Aseri Laing". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "Melbourne Storm Profile (1999)". melbournestorm.com.au. Archived from the original on 12 September 1999. Retrieved 6 October 2021.