Lazarus Vaalepu

Prop

Height:: 190 cm
Date of Birth:: 19 March 1999
Weight:: 119 kg
Birthplace:: Penrith, NSW
Age:: 25
Nickname:: Laz

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.

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Tue 21 Nov, 2023

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2 weeks ago

Pre-Season Trials

Team Announcement: Pre-season Challenge v Bulldogs

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Signings

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Wed 08 Mar, 2023

Hostplus Cup

Feeder report: Round 20

Mon 07 Aug, 2023

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Tue 21 Mar, 2023

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