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Lazarus Vaalepu

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Storm

Player Bio

Height:
190 cm
Date of Birth:
19 March 1999
Weight:
119 kg
Birthplace:
Penrith, NSW
Age:
25
Nickname:
Laz
Debut Club:
Melbourne Storm
Date:
20 July 2024
Opposition:
Sydney Roosters
Round:
20
Biography:

Making his HostPlus Cup debut for Storm feeder club Sunshine Coast Falcons in 2021, Vaalepu’s strong form in pre-season opportunities and at feeder level has him primed to be a talent to watch in the coming years.

Vaalepu earnt an opportunity to train alongside the Storm squad ahead of the 2023 season and that six-week train-and-trail led to the Canberra Raiders junior signing an NRL contract for seasons 2024 and 2025.

Featuring in both of Storm’s pre-season trial matches, Vaalpeu will certainly be one to watch as he pushes for regular NRL action this season.

Career

Appearances
7
Tries
1

2024 Season

Appearances
7

Scoring

Tries
1

Attack

Tackle Breaks
5
Average Hit Ups
4.1
Post Contact Metres
120.3

Passing

Offloads
2

Defence

Tackles Made
92
Tackle Efficiency

Running Metres

Average Running Metres
41
Total Running Metres
290

Fantasy

Total Points
140
Average Points
20

2024 Season - By Round

Round Opponent Score Position Minutes Played Tries Goals 1 Point Field Goals 2 Point Field Goals Points Try Assists Linebreaks Tackle Breaks Post Contact Metres Offloads Receipts Tackles Made Missed Tackles Total Running Metres Hit Up Running Metres Kick Return Metres
20 Roosters Won 24 - 8 Interchange 11 - - - - - - - - 12 - 3 4 - 29 29 -
21 Eels Won 14 - 32 Interchange 16 - - - - - - - - 21 2 5 11 1 42 42 -
22 Dragons Lost 16 - 18 Interchange 12 - - - - - - - 1 16 - 4 11 - 44 44 -
23 Rabbitohs Won 16 - 28 Interchange 19 - - - - - - - - 8 - 2 11 - 16 16 -
24 Panthers Won 22 - 24 Interchange - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
26 Cowboys Lost 38 - 30 Prop 41 1 - - - 4 - 1 3 30 - 10 29 - 83 83 -
27 Broncos Won 12 - 50 Interchange 28 - - - - - - - 1 22 - 5 16 - 54 38 16
31 Panthers Lost 6 - 14 Interchange 9 - - - - - - - - 11 - 2 10 1 19 19 -

Career By Season

Career By Season
Year Played Won Lost Drawn Win % Tries Goals 1 Point Field Goals 2 Point Field Goals Points Tackle Breaks Post Contact Metres Offloads Tackles Made Missed Tackles Tackle Efficiency Total Running Metres Average Running Metres Kick Return Metres Total Points Average Points
Storm 2024 7 4 3 - 57% 1 - - - 4 5 120 2 92 2 97.87% 290 41.00 16 140 20.0

Career Overall

Career Overall
Year Start Year End Played Won Lost Drawn Win % Tries Goals 1 Point Field Goals 2 Point Field Goals Points Tackle Breaks Post Contact Metres Offloads Tackles Made Missed Tackles Tackle Efficiency Total Running Metres Average Running Metres Kick Return Metres Total Points Average Points
Storm 2024 2024 7 4 3 - 57% 1 - - - 4 5 120 2 92 2 97.87% 290 36.00 16 140 20.0

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