Ben Cotton-July 13, 2020 3. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Despite this, he has yet to have heard from Barrett, but Lafai says that the silence will do nothing but motivate him. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Dragons centre Tim Lafai has re-signed with the club for a further three years. Lafai played for the Rabbitohs SG Ball team and also played for the Campbelltown Eagles in the Bundaberg Red Cup. 29 year-old Lafai, who made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs in 2011 and played five seasons at Belmore, will link up with his new club at training tomorrow. Canterbury pick-up Tim Lafai hopes to turn his mid-season reunion with the NRL club into a permanent stay under incoming coach Trent Barrett. No charges have been laid Canterbury pick-up Tim Lafai hopes to turn his mid-season reunion with the NRL club into a permanent stay under incoming coach Trent Barrett. Parramatta have signed Samoa international Tim Lafai on a New South Wales Cup contract. The Dragons also re-signed his brother Hayden to a one-year development player contract. Timoteo "Tim" Lafai is a Samoan professional rugby league football player who currently plays for the Saint George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League. We don’t go into the game preparing to lose.”. Lafai returned to the Canterbury-Bankstown first grade side in round 5 filling in the suspended Krisnan Inu in the centres in the Bulldogs 20-6 defeat by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium. In 2007, Lafai played for the Western Suburbs Magpies Harold Matthews team before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. [31], On 17 February, Lafai signed a part-time Canterbury Cup NSW contract with Parramatta for the 2021 NRL season.[32]. However, with the state of contracts these days with players seemingly asking for releases whenever they have a tiff with their coach, or players signing for other clubs more than a year in advance, this could be the year where he decides to match it with the NRL’s top centres. “If we can finish off strong to avoid that wooden spoon - that is our aim for this club.”. “The boys still know how to win. Discover Tim Lafai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Motivated Canterbury centre Tim Lafai playing for his future. Lafai played for the Bulldogs Toyota Cup team in 2010 and 2011, scoring 17 tries and 17 goals in 32 games. Lafai does not come off contract until the end of 2020 so be sure to pick him next year! Lafai was born in Savaii, Samoa, and moved to Auckland, New Zealand as a 6-year old before immigrating to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as a 9-year old. All times AEST (GMT +10). The blue and whites are attempting to bolster their back line and are keen for him to join immediately. ... Lafai was rewarded with a three-year contract extension by St George, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2020 NRL season. Off-contract Canterbury centre Tim Lafai hasn’t heard from new coach Trent Barrett, so he plans to use the final six games of the season to impress and secure a new contract. No current contract : Stats. Tim Lafai was born on 27 May, 1991. Less than two weeks after signing from St George Illawarra, Lafai will line up for the Bulldogs in Sunday's clash with Parramatta. 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Lafai will be part of an injury hit Eels side who needed dispensation from the NRL in order for the trial to go ahead. Lafai to miss six weeks. [3], Lafai attended Sarah Redfern High School, graduating in 2009 while playing his junior football for the Minto Cobras, and Campbelltown Warriors. Do you have more information on Tim Lafai you'd like to send us? Tim Lafai hasn’t heard from new Canterbury coach Trent Barrett, but he will use the silence as motivation to impress and secure another contract. Timoteo Lafai. Timoteo Lafai. It was also alleged that Lafai was found with red marks on his forehead and blood on his knuckles when police arrived at the scene. Tim Lafai is set for a Canterbury homecoming that could result in him playing against St George Illawarra next weekend. AFL news 2021: Sam Newman marriage, Amanda Brown death, priv... Portuguese Grand Prix 2021 live: results, starting grid, new... AFL news 2021: Sam Newman wife, Amanda Brown dies. According to a Sunday Telegraph report, Lafai allegedly damaged the family's home. In round 5, Lafai scored a try and kicked 4 goals as St George defeated Canterbury 40-4 at Kogarah Oval. Subscribe to The Matty Johns Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. // The Bulldogs have signed another centre just days after securing Raiders star Nick Cotric on a lucrative three-year deal. The Bulldogs have signed another centre just days after securing Raiders star Nick Cotric on a lucrative three-year deal. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. The alleged victim claimed Havili punched him when he had his back turned. “It makes me want to work harder and dig a little deeper to get some good footy going,” Lafai said. Lafai began the 2019 NRL season as one of the club's first choice centres. [27], Lafai made a total of 21 appearances for St. George as the club endured one of their toughest ever seasons finishing second last on the table. “These next six weeks are a good opportunity for myself and a few other boys to show, not only Trent, but other clubs out there what we have and what we can provide for them into the future.”. [26] The following week, Lafai played in the club's 13-12 elimination final loss against South Sydney. Centre Tim Lafai has rejected offers from rival NRL clubs to re-sign with St George Illawarra for another three seasons. [29][30], On 22 September, Lafai was one of eight players who were told they would be released by Canterbury at the end of the 2020 NRL season. St George Illawarra Dragons centre Tim Lafai will join the Bulldogs for the rest of the 2020 season after being granted a release by the Dragons. Samoan international Tim Lafai has been given a part-time contract by Parramatta. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. On 8 September 2011, Lafai was named on the interchange bench in the 2011 Toyota Cup Team of the Year. Lafai has performed strongly in his three games since returning to the Bulldogs in a mid-season switch from St George Illawarra in July. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Lafai is poised to become the latest Dragon to leave the club before his contract expires, following the likes of James Graham and Issac Luke in recent weeks. Off-contract Canterbury centre Tim Lafai hasn’t heard from new coach Trent Barrett, so he plans to use the final six games of the season to impress and secure a new contract. While all eyes are on David Fifita, as he weighs up whether to stay in Brisbane or accept a monster Gold Coast contract reportedly worth $1.25 million a … “I’d like to think that (the spoon) is at the back of our minds,” he said. The Broncos say they won’t be agreeing new contracts until a coach has been appointed. There were no allegations or reports that Lafai was violent towards his family. Last-placed Canterbury have received a boost with centre Tim Lafai returning to the club for the remainder of 2020 after being granted a release by St George Illawarra. Alex Docherty ... Timoteo Lafai. The 29-year-old will join the Eels on a part-time NSW Cup contract, meaning he is not currently in the club’s top 30 squad but could potentially play for Brad Arthur’s side later in the campaign. On 11 December 2015, he signed a two year contract with St George Illawarra starting in 2016, after being released from the final two years of his Bulldogs contract. Cotric will link with the Bulldogs from 2021 on a three-year deal worth a reported $2 million. On 12 April 2020 it was reported that Lafai had been handed an AVO by police following a Good Friday incident in his own home. Lafai's club St. George issued a statement saying "St George Illawarra are aware of a police matter involving Dragons centre Tim Lafai, the club said in a statement. “No, you can see in the past four weeks that the boys’ effort has been there,” he said. On 12 October 2013, Lafai was named in the Samoa 24-man squad for the 2013 World Cup,[11] playing in 3 matches. Lafai began his NRL career at the Bulldogs, where he made 74 first-grade appearances. Tim Lafai's tenure at the St George Illawarra Dragons has come to an end, the club granting the centre an immediate release from his contract. Dragons centre Tim Lafai set to return to Bulldogs, report says. NRL 2020: free agents, off contract list, transfer news, Benji Marshall, Kieran Foran, Danny Levi, Tim Lafai, Tristan Sailor By: Noble Horvath Posted on September 22, 2020 Every club needs a bargain buy. Off-contract Canterbury centre Tim Lafai hasn’t heard from new coach Trent Barrett, so he plans to use the final six games of the season to impress and secure a new contract. [9] Lafai played in 5 matches and scored 2 tries for the Bulldogs in the 2012 NRL season. [6] Lafai finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 8 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Bulldogs. On 7 October 2014, Lafai was selected in the Samoan 24-man squad for the 2014 Four Nations series. Lafai and Havili were charged with common assault and offensive behaviour, but later escaped conviction with a guilty plea. “We can definitely smell a win around the corner, and we are so close. [4] After the 2009 season, Lafai signed a 1-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. As this is a deeply personal and private matter, at this stage the Dragons will be making no further comment". Lafai making his Samoa international debut against Papua New Guinea at centre in Samoa's 38-4 win at Craven Park. Lafai returned to the Canterbury first grade side in round 5 filling in for the injured Steven Turner, scoring a try in the Bulldogs 46-12 victory over the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium. [8] In round 13 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Lafai suffered a dislocated right shoulder sidelining him for the rest of the year in the Bulldogs 23-18 win at ANZ Stadium. Canterbury pick-up Tim Lafai hopes to turn his mid-season reunion with the NRL club into a permanent stay under incoming coach Trent Barrett. [28], On 20 July, Lafai was released by St. George returning to his former club Canterbury-Bankstown. Hot on the heels of the exits of James Graham and Issac Luke, Tim Lafai is set to leave St George Illawarra and could even play against them next week. Canterbury almost defeated the Wests Tigers last week but failed to execute in the closing minutes in a heartbreaking one-point loss. [19] On 11 December, he signed a two-year contract with the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2016, after being released from the final two years of his Canterbury-Bankstown contract. [17][18] Lafai finished off the 2015 season having played in 20 matches, scoring 5 tries and kicking 1 goal. St George Illawarra have granted centre Tim Lafai an immediate release from the remainder of his Dragons playing contract. [5], In round 2 of the 2011 NRL season, Lafai made his NRL debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs against the South Sydney Rabbitohs filling in for the injured Josh Morris, scoring a try on debut in Canterbury's 28-19 win at ANZ Stadium. [12], On 5 October 2014, in Canterbury-Bankstown's 2014 NRL Grand Final against South Sydney, Lafai played at centre in the club's 30-6 loss. Lafai strives for a long-term Bulldogs contract New recruit Tim Lafai is very grateful to be playing for the Bulldogs and wants to try and secure a longer deal with the club Wed 29 Jul, 2020 27.2k Followers, 751 Following, 507 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tim Lafai (@timmylafs) [13][14] Lafai finished the Bulldogs 2014 NRL season as the club's highest tryscorer with 14 tries as well with him kicking 4 goals in 25 matches. Philip Panas-May 29, 2019 5. Former Canterbury player Tim Lafai will re-join his old club effective immediately after the Dragons agreed to release the 29-year-old. Re-signed: Dragons centre Tim Lafai has penned a new contract. [21], In round 1 of the 2016 NRL season, Lafai made his club debut for the St George Illawarra Dragons against the Melbourne Storm, playing at centre in the Dragons 18-16 loss at AAMI Park. “It makes me want to … Football 2021: Manchester United fans protest owners, Glazer... UFC 2021: Jiri Prochazka spinning back elbow KO, UFC left st... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Round 4 Edition OUT NOW: The Round 4 issue of The Front Row, our exclusive online e-magazine and match programme for is out now! Lafai returned to the Bulldogs from St. George Illawarra in July and has performed well in his three matches since. Lafai though denies the Bulldogs couldn’t close out the game because they have forced a habit of losing. Lafai made 26 appearances for St George in the 2018 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Less than two weeks after signing from St George Illawarra, Lafai will line up for the Bulldogs in Sunday's clash with Parramatta. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Dragons star Tim Lafai was issued with apprehended violence order following a verbal argument with his wife Jacqui (pictured together) on Friday. “But for myself, it is all about putting my head down and working hard every week to try and finish this season on a high note. Dragons star Tim Lafai has been issued with apprehended violence order followed a a verbal argument with his wife Jacqui (pictured together) on Friday. On October 8, 2016, Lafai played for Samoa in their historical test match against Fiji in Apia. It’s why Lafai says Canterbury are determined to avoid the club’s sixth wooden spoon since 1935. No charges have been laid. Jul 20th, 2020. In other Eels news, former Bulldogs and Dragons centre Tim Lafai has signed a reserve grade contract with the club. “It is something that we don’t want to finish with, especially at a club like this with so much pride. Lafai was born in Savaii, Samoa, and moved to Auckland, New Zealand as a 6-year old before immigrating to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as a 9-year old. [15][16], In August, it was rumoured that Lafai was going to sign with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles for the 2016 season to make way for Parramatta Eels player Will Hopoate at the Bulldogs, but that was later dismissed. [20], In February, Lafai played for the Dragons in the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines. FIRST GRADE STATS Timoteo Lafai (born 27 May 1991) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Parramatta Eels in reserve grade and former representative ofSamoa at international level. Timoteo Lafai. [23], In round 10 against the Canberra Raiders, Lafai scored his first club try for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the 16-12 golden point extra time win at Jubilee Oval.[24]. In round 11 against Cronulla, Lafai was taken from the field with an ankle injury as St George lost 22-9. The Bulldogs are only two points behind Brisbane and North Queensland, who sit in 15th and 14th position respectively. St George Illawarra’s two centres, Tim Lafai and Euan Aitken, are off contract at the end of the season. “Hopefully that side of things will take care of itself.”, Bulldogs pack named for this Sunday's encounter against the @NZWarriors.#NRLBulldogsWarriors #NRLhttps://t.co/fWfsyKhP3q. Lafai is open to interest from rival NRL clubs, but his preference is to remain at Canterbury where he previously played 74 games and scored 30 tries between 2011 and 2015. In July 2020, Tim was released from his St George Illawarra contract and returned to the Bulldogs. Canterbury centre Tim Lafai has six games to impress incoming coach Trent Barrett and earn himself a new contract beyond the 2020 season. [7][failed verification]. This week's edition OUT NOW - this week we chat to Kurt Gidley and Danny Buderus ahead of 'Voice for Mining' Round, have a detailed look at the Rabbitohs-Roosters rivalry, and as always, the full program for the coming weekend's action across NRL and QRL … He is yet to hear from Barrett, but he will only use the silence as motivation to prove he is worthy of another deal at Belmore. After a good start to the 2017 NRL season, Lafai was rewarded with a three-year contract extension by St George, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2020 NRL season.[25]. [22], On 24 July, Lafai and Siliva Havili were arrested after brawling in the street outside a nightclub with another man. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Tim Lafai wiki, bio, age, domestic violence, hospital, home, rugby April 12, 2020 Timoteo Lafai (brought into the world 27 May 1991) is a Samoan expert rugby association footballer who plays as a middle for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL and Samoa at global level. Tim Lafai; Isaiah Tass; Lafai has played 79 games for the club and was a major part of the side that made that grand final in 2014. Lafai joined the Dragons ahead of the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership and played 91 first grade games for the Red V. The 29-year-old Samoan international will take up an opportunity with another NRL club immediately. Lafai scored a try for St George as they shocked a highly fancied Brisbane side 48-18 at Suncorp Stadium. Lafai will train with the Bulldogs tomorrow and is likely to take his place in… [10] Lafai played in 16 matches, scored 7 tries and kicked 1 goal for the Bulldogs in the 2013 NRL season. 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