OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

hsvjones said:
I'm just hoping he has some morals and once he committed to us he honours this unless Panthers change his mind. If he says no to us and takes Dogs offer he will not have a very good rep out there IMO.
The NRL will amend this rule soon so it's just the 2 clubs once a player agrees.
Dogs would have spoke about money before he announce he was leaving so that is a load of rubbish.
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Well everything I have ever heard about him from people that actually know him is that he is a terrific young man with excellent morals and a natural leader.
 
Calbremic said:
I heard from a close family member today who is good mates with a current Penrith player who was in the huddle with Jarome for his announcement yesterday morning at training that he told the team he’ll be leaving the club after the 2024 season and is going to the Wests Tigers.

I know that’s what was said yesterday by some reporters however I usually believe very little of what they write. I also became concerned myself when Jarome posted his cooling comments yesterday lunchtime.

I’m always sceptical myself with reading information like this as well so take it how you like however this puts my mind at ease.

Another odd bit is even though Jarome did tell them he’s all in for season 2024 with Penrith I wouldn’t be surprised to see him head across to us early next year. I believe there’s a slight possibility something could happen there, even though Penrith aren’t keen to release him early, apparently.

Anyway just thought I’d share what I heard 👍🏼🐯
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Confirms we've been saying. It leaked
when he got the playing group 2gether.
Chammas doesn't go off half cooked.
But like others have said recently it's
best to just wait & not freak out haha
 
This new system the NRL have, is a load of bullshit,
From the time he say's he agrees to join the West Tigers but from that point on Bulldogs and panthers still can outbid the Tigers before that 10 day period expires,
If the other Clubs have not outbid us.
Then Jarome signs on the dotted line, and he will play for us in 2025.

So the boy is not secure yet.

All the NRL have done with this new idea,
Is created a monster that is a weapon the player and his manager can use against the Clubs, as a further way to blackmail clubs for higher salary cap payments.

What was wrong with how we previously signed players ???
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
This new system the NRL have, is a load of bullshit,
From the time he say's he agrees to join the West Tigers but from that point on Bulldogs and panthers still can outbid the Tigers before that 10 day period expires,
If the other Clubs have not outbid us.
Then Jarome signs on the dotted line, and he will play for us in 2025.

So the boy is not secure yet.

All the NRL have done with this new idea,
Is created a monster that is a weapon the player and his manager can use against the Clubs, as a further way to blackmail clubs for higher salary cap payments.

What was wrong with how we previously signed players ???
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Its the RLPA. Newton is a clown whos about himself and making headlines. Players should get paid well but somethings including this 10 day period is just rubbish. All it does is make the managers have another bow to their string in negotiations.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
This new system the NRL have, is a load of bullshit,
From the time he say's he agrees to join the West Tigers but from that point on Bulldogs and panthers still can outbid the Tigers before that 10 day period expires,
If the other Clubs have not outbid us.
Then Jarome signs on the dotted line, and he will play for us in 2025.

So the boy is not secure yet.

All the NRL have done with this new idea,
Is created a monster that is a weapon the player and his manager can use against the Clubs, as a further way to blackmail clubs for higher salary cap payments.

What was wrong with how we previously signed players ???
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Feels like a Politis/Gould conspiracy to have a final crack at anyone they choose to,potentially upping the price at the 11th hour for genuine bidders, whilst simultaneously working out the brown paper bag/investment unit at wholesale price/free use of cars benefits implications for desired players
Its not working for clubs like WTs
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
This new system the NRL have, is a load of bullshit,
From the time he say's he agrees to join the West Tigers but from that point on Bulldogs and panthers still can outbid the Tigers before that 10 day period expires,
If the other Clubs have not outbid us.
Then Jarome signs on the dotted line, and he will play for us in 2025.

So the boy is not secure yet.

All the NRL have done with this new idea,
Is created a monster that is a weapon the player and his manager can use against the Clubs, as a further way to blackmail clubs for higher salary cap payments.

What was wrong with how we previously signed players ???
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Agree - managers who have got more than one interested club in their players must be loving it.
 

Luai skips Panthers training as tensions simmer over Tigers move​

Michael Chammas

By Michael Chammas​

December 18, 2023 — 5.49pm

Penrith superstar Jarome Luai was a no-show at training on Monday amid tensions surrounding his decision to quit the Panthers and join the Wests Tigers.

Luai’s representatives told the Panthers the five-eighth would not be at training, 48 hours after he had informed coach Ivan Cleary and his teammates he would be leaving his boyhood club for the Tigers at the end of the 2024 season.

Jarome Luai told his teammates he will be leaving the Panthers at the end of the 2024 season as he prepares to sign a monster deal with the Tigers,
Sources with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity to speak freely said Luai needed time away from the club after this masthead on Saturday broke the story of his forthcoming departure to the Wests Tigers.

Luai has not requested a release, although his no-show could prompt the Tigers to push for his immediate transfer to Concord. That would hinge on Penrith agreeing to release him, Luai being willing to leave and the Tigers finding the salary cap space to match his current $780,000 deal.

Luai was at training on Saturday when the Herald reported he was planning to sign a mammoth five-year, $6 million deal with the Tigers from 2025.
He was forced to address the issue with his teammates and told them of his expected departure at season’s end to link up with Tigers coach Benji Marshall at the back-to-back wooden spooners.

Luai then left Penrith’s training facility more than an hour before his teammates.

The Panthers were scheduled to train until Wednesday this week but Luai decided not to rejoin the group on Monday. It is unclear if he will return to training on Tuesday.

Luai did not respond to calls and the Panthers declined to comment when contacted on Monday.

The Tigers could offer Luai more money than he is currently earning at Penrith if he wants to leave the champions before his contract is due to expire.

Panthers players form a huddle for Jarome Luai at training on Saturday as he informs them of his decision to leave.

Panthers players form a huddle for Jarome Luai at training on Saturday as he informs them of his decision to leave.CREDIT: CHANNEL NINE

The Panthers have already paid Luai for two months’ service since the start of the rugby league calendar year on November 1, which would save the Tigers around $150,000.

Tension between Luai and the Panthers has been simmering in the background since comments from Cleary two months ago when he said rival clubs would be taking a risk if they offered his playmaker more than $1 million a season to be their No.7, given his inexperience in the role.

Following Cleary’s comments, Luai seemingly took a pot shot at his coach on Instagram, posting an image to his story with the tagline “know your worth”.

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At the time Penrith had offered Luai a two-year deal worth around $1.7 million, but have since increased that offer to three years for around $2.55 million.

That is nowhere near the offer on the table from the Tigers, who are on the verge of securing Luai’s services for around $1.2 million per season. The club and Luai’s management are now putting the finishing touches on the deal.

Under the new NRL rules, players are required to lodge an intention to sign a new deal with the NRL, which then notifies the incumbent club and gives it 10 days to come up with a counter offer.

The paperwork is yet to be lodged with the NRL, but the Panthers are expected to waive the 10-day period and don’t have the appetite to get into a bidding war with the Tigers. The Bulldogs, who had verbally offered Luai a five-year deal, are still monitoring the situation.
 
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