Picture: NRL Imagery Laybutt became the first player to bring up 100 Queensland Cup matches for Townsville in June but will not be lost to rugby league in the district. The defection of close mate ...

After a breakout 2023 season where he made his NRL debut and his first international appearance for PNG, Laybutt started last year as a first-choice centre, only to be struck down by an ACL injury ...

Picture: NRL Imagery Laybutt has a handy boot himself, kicking 10/14 goals for the Townsville Blackhawks and 8/12 for PNG, but he said rookie halfback Tom Duffy had emerged as the sharpest goalkicker.