North Queensland Cowboys
His form stayed with him at Herbert River and when the North Queensland Cowboys entered the Australian Rugby League competition in 1995, Spina again played the game at the top level with the Townsville based newcomers. During the Cowboys debut season, Laurie Spina incredibly played the house down getting himself in line once more for another crack at State selection. Unfortunately for him selectors chose Papua New Guinea captain Adrian Lam.
Laurie now manages his canefarm in Macknade, 15 km outside the rural town of Ingham, Queensland. Laurie plays an important role of managing young talent playing for the local Herbert River Junior Rugby League club. Laurie also has an annual U11 footy tournament named after him played at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
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| Name | Spina, Laurie |
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| Short description | Australian rugby league player |
| Date of birth | 21 May 1963 |
| Place of birth | Queensland |
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