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Laurie Fisher

@LordLaurie58

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Semi-Retired Rugby Coach. Still got something to offer!

Canberra
Joined August 2012
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@LordLaurie58
Laurie Fisher
2 years
First day on the job @wallabies One to savour. I’m sure they won’t all be like this.
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1 year
Slainte to all my Irish friends
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5 years
Day 1 of year 20 in professional rugby coaching. Not nervous but just as excited as day 1 20 years ago.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
I’ve had plenty of disappointments and setbacks in 24 years of professional coaching but that takes the cake. Need to channel the hurt into a performance at Eden Park. Proud to be in the @wallabies family.
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1 year
Rugby 2022 over and out. Time to fish, swim and drink beer.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Disappointed to not be continuing the journey with the @wallabies thru to the World Cup. Will play my part by ensuring all @BrumbiesRugby players are in a program that maximises their progress & development to be the best they can be. Enjoyed the brief opportunity.
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Laurie Fisher
6 years
Great to catch up with @RonanOGara10 for a coffee and a chat this morning.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
Devastated to hear of the passing of long time @Munsterrugby CEO Garrett Fitzgerald. A defining figure in their great history. Treated my family as his own during our time in Cork. Truely wonderful man. Much love to his family he leaves behind. The world poorer for his passing.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Wishing @Munsterrugby all the best for this weekends Pro 14 GF. Will be cheering loudly from Canberra. #SUAF
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
Wishing all my rugby journey friends @Munsterrugby @gloucesterrugby @BrumbiesRugby @owlsrugby a happy, safe and holy Christmas.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
16 years between Super Rugby titles. It’s been too long coming but worth the wait. Privilege to be a part of the wonderful group of people @BrumbiesRugby Thanks.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Just a glimpse of what winning feels like @BrumbiesRugby
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
I think Samu Kerevi has been the key to changing the fortunes of the @wallabies Notwithstanding Coopers excellent performance on the weekend Kerevi’s carry game means we don’t need to be obsessed with finding edge when playing out the back. #thruthem
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2 years
Outclassed and outmuscled in the first half but brilliantly tenacious and combative in the second. @BrumbiesRugby a team you can be well proud of.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all my friends @Munsterrugby I’ll be missing the parade down Main St in Ballincollig with the kids. I may sample a Guinness for old times sake.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Looking a bit like an Oompa Loompa but stoked to be heading into 2023 with the @BrumbiesRugby Exciting year of @SuperRugby coming up with a @rugbyworldcup to top the year off. How good!
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
What superb performances in Europe by @Munsterrugby and @gloucesterrugby Absolutely delighted for both teams and their wonderful supporters. That’s some Christmas cheer.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Just want to wish everybody out there a very Merry Christmas and and a happy and safe New Year. Take care. Love to all. #hohoho
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Laurie Fisher
6 months
Thus endeth an horrific year for Oz rugby. Time to unite and move forward. Let’s all get onboard.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Great to see @gloucesterrugby will be playing Premiership finals rugby the season. Lot of hard work by lots of people and nice reward for their amazing supporters. Go well.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Plenty of character shown and plenty to do over the next period to chase a World Cup dream. So pleased for the players and staff to finish a tough tour with a huge comeback win.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Wow pretty disappointed but Jaguars excellent in all facets of the game. No excuses. Can’t shell 5 first half LO and miss 31 tackles and expect to win a game of footy at the best of times. We will celebrate growth and vow to work harder again next year @BrumbiesRugby
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
How good is it to see Mack Hansen debuting on the international stage with @IrishRugby Gifted player always prepared to have a crack.
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Laurie Fisher
11 months
Really impressed with the respect shown by @Hurricanesrugby to stay on the field for my farewell presentation and especially Dane Coles and Ardie Savea for their personal touch. Great rugby men in true spirit after the battle.
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Laurie Fisher
6 years
To all my friends @gloucesterrugby @Munsterrugby @BrumbiesRugby have a safe and happy Christmas. Love yourself, love your family, love your team.
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Laurie Fisher
8 months
I’m 100% on board with the @wallabies tonight in pursuit of a win and a step closer to a 1/4 final place but I’m dead set over the circus that surrounds them. Let it be about the team and their performance. Please.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Huge congrats to @Munsterrugby for knocking off Leinster in the URC Semi. 80 minutes of application to a plan and bucket loads of courage. Loved it.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Congrats @RonanOGara10 Simply magnificent mate. And to Donners as well. Pair of Aces right there.
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Laurie Fisher
5 months
Merry Christmas to you all. Have a safe and joyous day.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Very proud of the lads tonight. Ticker and resilience in abundance. Finished strong again. Met them physically. Sounds like a recipe for finals footy. @BrumbiesRugby will front up again next week for sure.
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Laurie Fisher
8 years
Selfie in the 16/17 kit. Looks sharp, available at Quays or online, retweet for a chance to win this one signed.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Struck by the heartlessness of Covid today. Elder brother not able to gain an exemption to attend mums funeral tomorrow. I’m not sure we’ve got it right.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Can’t do this forever but I’m going to enjoy every moment while I can.
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2 years
Tough one for the @wallabies tonight. A lot of good things & some real growth but on reflection we know we missed too many tackles, allowed too many offloads and turned over too many rucks. Had genuine pressure on the French. Back to work. Good outcomes will follow hard work.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Wishing @gloucesterrugby all the best in the semi final against Saracens later today. An opportunity well earned. #glawsfamily #always
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Very much looking forward to season 21 in the professional game @BrumbiesRugby A chance to build on a career of 416 games with 246 wins 14 draws and 156 losses, but more importantly a chance to be a positive influence in rugby and life on a great group of talented and young men.
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Laurie Fisher
4 months
Wow All Blacks in for Early Jan camp, fitness testing, goal setting, culture building, ownership & accountability establishing. We are a long way behind the 8 ball and falling further.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
I know I’m biased but I thought that was a pretty good advert for the quality and physicality that’s on offer in Australian rugby. @BrumbiesRugby hung tough and showed unbelievable composure to earn a tough win. @Reds_Rugby a good side getting better.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
10 years ago. Great part of the journey.
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Laurie Fisher
7 months
Shattered to have lost my old mate Quinzo this afternoon. A great man in all respects and we are all privileged to have had him in our lives. I’ll miss you big time mate. The Dom Pedros just won’t taste the same. RIP brother.
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1 year
Brilliant back end to the season for @Munsterrugby culminating in the crowning moment as URC Champions. Growth over the the season a huge credit to all involved. Loved it lads.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Part of me wants to burr up over some of the half arsed commentary about the style of our win on Saturday but my dominant feeling is F... them.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Really proud of the team tonight. Emptied the tank in the physical battle and kick chase pressure game superb. Scrum excellent and bench contribution telling again. Excellent win for @BrumbiesRugby against high quality opposition away from home.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Another Super Rugby season done. Time to reflect, review, reenergise and chart a course to be better in 2023. I’m excited already!
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5 years
Michael Cheika, like all of us, has his flaws but full respect for the love, encouragement, backing and support he has given his players unconditionally.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
So much to like about the @wallabies tonight. So many players taking the opportunity to step up when the team needs them. Really growing in our ability to react to space and opportunity and righted the wrongs in maul D from last week. Dynamic on both sides of the ball.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
Fantastic result for the @BrumbiesRugby in NZ tonight. Great skill and adventure in attack, super physicality. Stoked for the lads after last weeks disappointment.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
An ounce of luck our way tonight but I thought the @wallabies rolled up their sleeves tonight and toiled hard for that win. I feel some progress made and plenty still to be made. Think we will grow a lot on this tour.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Great to be back out on the track today helping prepare @BrumbiesRugby for Saturday’s clash with the Crusaders.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Boks magnificent. Scrum dominance, contestable kick and chase superb,and defence that forced England to play too attritional in their attacking game. Loved it.
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Laurie Fisher
8 years
Distressing and unfathomable to learn of Anthony Foley's passing today. One of the great Munster men and great family man. Prayers for all.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
What a superb game of rugby. @BrumbiesRugby dug as deep as you possibly can to grind that out. What an honour to play a part in that performance.
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
Great win for @gloucesterrugby tonight. Enjoyed it immensely.
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Laurie Fisher
10 months
Outstanding progress from the @wallabies Smash & Grab a genuine option. Tom Hooper an absolute machine.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Grandchild 1 five weeks old today, satisfied and loving life.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Captains Run with the @wallabies Blessed🙏
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7 months
Wow, isn’t Rugby great!
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
Huge honour for @peterom6 to captain the @lionsofficial and credit to himself his family and the @Munsterrugby culture for the bloke he is.
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
Best wishes to players, staff & supporters of @gloucesterrugby @Munsterrugby for 17/18. Hope all get what they earn and what they desire.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Tough times for most people around the world so I’m sure the players and staff @gloucesterrugby appreciate the supportive comments of a lot of the #glawsfamily . Honesty required for sure but negativity never helped anyone improve their station. Robust and loyal. Liking it.
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Laurie Fisher
6 years
Huge congrats to @gloucesterrugby on securing Champions Cup rugby for the coming season. Well deserved and well earned. Go well.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Incredibly brave performance from the @BrumbiesRugby tonight. Great rivalry with @Reds_Rugby in 2021 and into the future I’m guessing. Will be lots to dissect and digest but in the end we had the game in our hands at that last LO and couldn’t seal the deal. It’s tough.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
New era for Australian rugby starts today. Wishing the @wallabies a great start to that era. Expecting Michael Hooper to lead from the front in his remarkable milestone game. Go well men.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
I love it when the good guys win @wallabies @JoeBiden The world is a good place today.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
When all is said and done let’s remember what’s important in life. Happy Fathers Day to all you wonderful dads out there.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Enjoying a beer at Lynch’s in Narooma on the weekend off. Bliss.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Wonderful coaching, excellent game plan, awesome physical preparation, great players. That’s some formula for success.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Outstanding grit from @BrumbiesRugby today. Great contribution across the team but impressed by our willingness to stay at the coalface for 80 minutes. Enjoy that lads.
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Laurie Fisher
8 years
Massive congrats to @billyholland for his International debut. Huge respect for grit, toil, smarts. Well done and good luck mate.
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
Looking forward to @Munsterrugby starting to refill the trophy cabinet tonight. Fabulous way to full stop an incredible season. #Axel #SUAF
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Big big Happy Birthday to this fella. Brumbies kit man since day 1 and still going strong 24 years later. 82 years young Q. Great man.
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Laurie Fisher
8 years
Mind and body at Kingsholm today but heart firmly at Thomond Park.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Winners dressing shed. Wonderful first up performance from the @BrumbiesRugby Lots to like and lots to work on. As you’d want it Rd 1
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
So pleased for the lads to be able to back up last weeks good win with an even better one this week. On the back foot early, hung tight together and finished with some real quality. Hopefully more to come from @BrumbiesRugby
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Laurie Fisher
6 years
Excited for the start of the European rugby season. So much great rugby to watch, enjoy and learn from. Best wishes to @Munsterrugby and @gloucesterrugby for successful seasons. Will be on the fence when they meet.
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
A great day for Rugby with the return of @CLealiifano to the Super Rugby arena. A moment for all to rejoice and savour. Go well my friend.
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Laurie Fisher
7 years
Great response from the team and coaching staff during the week, reflected in tonight's performance. Credit to all. Great atmosphere.
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7 years
Brilliant shift from the lads again today. Great to see the Kingsholm faithful there in numbers and voice after last weeks disappointment.👏🏻
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Brilliant win for the @wallabies v @EnglandRugby Huge disruption before and during the game, physically dominated for the first 20, hung in tight together & forced the tide to turn with tenacious contest & huge work ethic. Debutants superb, bench huge impact and some special K’s
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
Been on the edge of my seat for 240 minutes in this @wallabies v @FranceRugby test series. Fantastic contest, contrasting styles, skill, courage and passion from both teams. The glow of exhaustion and satisfaction.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Quinzo 85 years young. Great man, here since day 1. Loved by all.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Yet again I’m reminded how precious yet fragile life is. Be kind to each other, do your best and allow others to do theirs, say please and thank you, give and accept compliments graciously and with humility, and don’t judge, unless you’ve walked the miles in their shoes.
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Laurie Fisher
7 months
A remarkable weekend of international Rugby. Plenty of different ways to play the game to get a result. Just got to be committed and excellent at your chosen path. Rugby at its absolute best.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Not surprised but very pleased to see Willie Heinz accomplished debut in International rugby. Been at the heart of @gloucesterrugby revival. Excellent player, leader, bloke.
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Laurie Fisher
2 years
Just want to say I thought the Welcome to Country last night was outstanding.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Hearing @pocockdavid news today with a heavy heart. Been a world class player for a long long time but he’s been an even better teammate and contributor off the field. Truely wonderful human being.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
I’m all in for having the best 23 players playing for the @wallabies and representing all Australians each game. Every players challenge is to be in that 23. We can’t continue to operate as we are. Need a full deck to work out our best hand. Build base and roof simultaneously.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
No sermon. Just footy. Blessed to be involved this great game @BrumbiesRugby Thanks to Karleen Minney @canberratimes for the photo.
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Laurie Fisher
7 months
What an unbelievable farewell for the great man Quinzo today at his second home. Support cast a tribute to his wonderful life. Congrats to @BrumbiesRugby and Q’s family for brilliant organisation.
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Laurie Fisher
3 years
A disappointing month for the @BrumbiesRugby comes to an end with an ugly and hard fought win. Today was never going to be about beauty. It was always going to be about toughness resilience grit and determination. Bucketloads. Kudos to the lads.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Wow that @Fijian_Drua team is evolving rapidly into a quality outfit. Never say die and always dangerous. Credit to @BrumbiesRugby lads for some real staunch goal line D when it mattered most. A well earned rest. Time to reflect, reassess and take our game forward.
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7 months
Probs not a classic game but enjoyed watching two teams with clarity in their selection, clear understanding of their strengths and strategy, and unwavering belief in and application to executing said strategy.
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Laurie Fisher
5 years
Newlands a genuinely iconic stadium.
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Laurie Fisher
1 year
Last crack for the year @wallabies Must empty the tank.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
I’m definitely on the patience bandwagon. New players new systems new coaches. Takes time to find out what’s makes each person tick and what their strengths and shortcomings are. That’s happening now. 2021 will be much brighter @wallabies
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
@AndyGoode10 @gloucesterrugby Made some mistakes, learned some lessons, would love to give it another crack.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
Very appreciative of the vocal support @giostadium from passionate @BrumbiesRugby supporters. A proud Canberran always. Thanks to Stu Walmsley for the shot.
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Laurie Fisher
2 months
Thinking of this guy today @BrumbiesRugby Love ya old mate.
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Laurie Fisher
4 years
I could find plenty of things to critique but I’m just gonna say that’s a good night for Aussie rugby and leave it at that.
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