John Lawrence Sandilands (born 30 April 1949) known professionally as Laurie, is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He made his senior debut in 1966, after being recruited from a local Footscray District Football League club, the West Footscray Roosters.
He played briefly in Footscray's Under 19's squad, before making his senior debut.
Sandilands was a key position forward and topped Footscray's goalkicking every season from 1972 to 1975.
In 1978, he moved to Collingwood and played with the Magpies for one season, retiring after three games.