Tom Learoyd Lahrs

[Kingytek]

Tommy finally realises his true family name!

 

[Detox]

It's actually spelt Learyod-Lars

New Name Bronco!

Two Broncos players have changed there name, something you don’t see too often in Rugby League. Tom Learyod is now known as Tom Learyod-Lars and Gary Tupou is now known as Tame Tupou.

The change for Learyod-Lars is because his father, Michael Lars has been a major influence on his life and wants to use his father’s last name somewhere in his name.

As for Tupou his first name is Siokantame, but when he spoke to Wayne Bennett for the first time he said his name was “Gary” witch is actually his middle name.

 

[The Colonel]

Meanwhile, Broncos pair Broncos players Tom Learoyd and Gary Tupou have undergone name changes.

A shy Tupou told coach Wayne Bennett last year his Christian name was Gary when in fact that was his surname.

"My real name is Siokatame, which was my grandfather's name, but a lot of people have trouble with my Christian name so we shortened it to Tame (pronounced Tarmay)," the 22-year-old winger explained.

"I knew that I would have to repeat my name to Wayne when I introduced myself, and I did not want that to be the focus of our first meeting."

Learoyd will be known as Tom Learoyd-Lars to honour the role his father, Michael Lars, played in his upbringing.

He had decided to include his father's surname with that of his mother and stepfather to "get the confusion out of the way nice and early in the season".

Both players have formally asked their club and the NRL to adjust records, media guides and programs to use their preferred names.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,11978413-23210,00.html

 

[Kingytek]

I know exactly what foxsport wrote!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Im his cousin, it's Lahrs. My mothers maiden name!

 

[rugged]

The Sunday Mail wrote it too (or Courier Mail).

 

[Kingytek]

Thats all well and good, I can't explain the reports with why there isnt a "h" in lars. But just to set the record straight it's Lahrs. No big deal, just a technicality!

 

[Detox]

It was actually spelt like that on FoxSports and even the Offical Website as I just checked. #-o

 

[Kingytek]

Yeah, I know I'm not doubting that :lol: :lol: :lol:

Forget it, you've missed the point!

 

[Azkatro]

For the record, the Big League preview magazine spells it "Lahrs". I think if Kingytek's mum's maiden name is where it actually comes from, he would know!

 

[Mr Saab]

lars, lahrs...whatever...all i know is that i am expecting big things from ther big fella in 2005

 

[Kingytek]

Hows he been playing in Q Cup?
I had thought he'd be getting a run with the Bronc's by now.
Or is WB making him do his apprentiship?

 

[Spike]

I think he's been struggling with a back injury which is affecting his game.

 

[Kiwi]

He has been injured for most of the season with a back problem.

 

[Kingytek]

ah ok cool, thanks

 

[Kingytek]

He played well for Country on the weekend. Pity about the result.
Does anyone know how the contract talks are going?

 

[Big_Bad_Shark_Fan]

wats going on with lars
iwill he stay at brisbane
id love to see him in black and blue and

 

[Mal Meninga]

What on earth has happened to Topou?

 

[ethos]

To put it bluntly, he's playing crap for Toowoomba.

He's never really been a winger, they're starting to use him in the forwards.

 

[Ghoulies]

He spends most of his time running into touch for the Clydesdales.

 

[Edwahu]

Apparently Canberra are a big chance to pick up Learoyd-Lahrs. I havent seen much of him, how does he go?