Laurie Daley Keeps Quiet on Advice to Dropped NSW Star Haumole Olakau’atu

Although Laurie Daley declined to reveal the advice he gave Haumole Olakau’atu after his State of Origin axing, the Manly enforcer was happy to share details of the successful talk

Justin Tomlinson

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Laurie Daley Keeps Quiet on Advice to Dropped NSW Star Haumole Olakau’atu

The New South Wales team selection for State of Origin II saw a major shakeup when the NSW coach made the decision to drop Manly Warringah Sea Eagles enforcer Haumole Olakau’atu. Following the high-profile axing, rugby league figure Laurie Daley has refused to publicly disclose the specific advice and feedback he offered to the back-rower. Daley would not be drawn on the details of what he told the player after he was left out of the squad.[1][2]

While Daley chose to keep the details of their post-axing conversation private, Olakau’atu was reportedly happy to spill the beans and share what was said. Although the exact nature of the discussion was not revealed by Daley, the advice appears to have worked and had a positive impact on the Manly enforcer as he processes his omission from the second game of the Origin series.[1][2]

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