We do need a quality right winger when Tupou leaves...
He has close cousins in the Ryde/Eastwood area who are Tigers supporters as well - but I think he is just testing the market and will stay at Penrith
OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295
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He has close cousins in the Ryde/Eastwood area who are Tigers supporters as well - but I think he is just testing the market and will stay at Penrith
rugbygoated
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JL will not lead them out. He will be second fiddle as he usually is. If anyone watches penrith over the last 4 years, they plug in a backup half to play like Cleary (e.g. O'Sullivan, Cogger, Burton, May). It's to not disrupt their system too much. Ivan is a conservative coach. Wouldn't take too much in terms of leadership from this game but JL will probably kick more than usual
GNR4LIFE
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We already have seen it. He’s won 15 out of 18 games without the chin.
king_sirro
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Exactly. Even so called experts in the media have failed to see this. Luai will be restricted by Ivan once again and how he performs tonight gives no insight into how he will be for us.
rugbygoated
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ivan couldn't give a damn about helping the tigers in 2025. All he cares about is winning games week by week for penrith and repeating the system that has worked for so long. I'd argue the only time we'll see JL lead a team in 2024 is if he plays for Samoa at the end of the year again
AmericanHistoryX
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Luai will never be a Galvin.
Plus you'd have to think his motivation is close to zero given the events of the off-season.
AmericanHistoryX
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He ain't no Galvin. Luai is motivation. Galvin is education.
AmericanHistoryX
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Why? Cause all.the properties he had been buying...
Betterdays22
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Strong game so far from Luai. Very keen to see him in a Tigers jersey. Shame we arent seeing him play 7, im guessing Ivan doesnt want him out performing his son...
A chip on your shoulder is always good motivation - he clearly enjoys playing without Nathan!
And the club has a higher win rate when Cleary is out...
Very different players - but Jarome is a natural competitor too.
GNR4LIFE
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His personality has been very chill so far this year. Not carrying himself like a tosser. Maybe he’s matured.
Loving his footwork.
Loving his footwork.
His response to copping the shot after the hospital pass was class.
I've rated his football since he debuted - but I am seeing some newfound maturity in his interviews and on-field demeanour.
BrissieTiger67
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Yep love the smile and respect to manu, a great shot
BlackWhiteGold
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Happy with Turuva? 🤣
Given Tupou plays left wing not sure how him leaving affects our right wing ?
rugbygoated
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he's been sensational I think. So has Schneider. Threw an intercept first half and was crunched off a hospital pass but been pretty solid
Jedi_Tiger
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he played 7 in his juniors he will suprise a few when he comes here, the guy is a winner and he makes things happen. He is a very very important signing for us
rugbygoated
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master stroke from richo
