OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

[Jedi_Tiger]

If the May boys go I will be surprised . I can’t see them leaving west Sydney . The Fainus I’m very very confidant we will be ok . Turuva … I dunno . But we have some guns coming through on the wings . Check out Lanyon playing up a year in sg ball this year . Apart of the undefeated u18s wests tigers team . He’s got some real talent .

the May br8thers in a compound will end up a disaster
agree i think Fainu's are safe

 

[innsaneink]

The club i feel the most sorry for are Perth. Coming in at the same time as PNG but PNG have virtually an unlimited salary cap and the Bears are directly competing with them trying to recruit players. Its like a one legged man in a bum kicking contest.

Yeah the nrl have cocked this up royally...they will struggle to recruit...its already been tough for them no marquee signing...no help from the nrl...doubts now on Meninga

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

There has been a whisper about it even before the Luai news broke. I would say it’s on the cards. Like Luai it would not be the end of the earth, 2028 gives a few kids plenty of development time

Thought his old manager has ties with the Chiefs.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

If the May boys go I will be surprised . I can’t see them leaving west Sydney . The Fainus I’m very very confidant we will be ok . Turuva … I dunno . But we have some guns coming through on the wings . Check out Lanyon playing up a year in sg ball this year . Apart of the undefeated u18s wests tigers team . He’s got some real talent .

I reckon Tito is as good as gone, but he was emerging players like maka and tavana for the wing, fainus no chance of leaving imo

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Yeah the nrl have cocked this up royally...they will struggle to recruit...its already been tough for them no marquee signing...no help from the nrl...doubts now on Meninga

Gm of footy gone as well

 

[wstigers11]

I reckon Tito is as good as gone, but he was emerging players like maka and tavana for the wing, fainus no chance of leaving imo

Turuva would be a huge loss

 

[Lestronge]

I reckon Tito is as good as gone, but he was emerging players like maka and tavana for the wing, fainus no chance of leaving imo

Based on what bro ?
There’s so much wrist cutting going on right now . Go touch grass ma seriously ! Get some air .

 

[clontarfkid]

There has been a whisper about it even before the Luai news broke. I would say it’s on the cards. Like Luai it would not be the end of the earth, 2028 gives a few kids plenty of development time

Club option $900k 2027...then....

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Turuvas contract ends in 2027 and he’s only on 450k

You can bet your house he will go the Chiefs

So what?
Players move on and new ones replace them.
That’s high end sport.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Turuva would be a huge loss

He’s part of the change in culture and standards

 

[Lukic]

If we keep the Mays and Fainus we'll be right. The Fainu's loyalty lies with Benji more than Luai. The May's are both grateful for the opportunity Benji gave them and I'm sure they'll want to stay together going forward.

Tito would be a loss, but we've got Tavana and Makasini for the wings. Luke L loves the club and I'm sure if Benji is still around come 2028 he'd be a good chance of coming back. Tito may also very well stay. PNG isn't for everyone.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Not even mad about Luia leaving just hope we can hold onto the rest. We wont be paying stupid money for a 6.

 

[Lestronge]

If we keep the Mays and Fainus we'll be right. The Fainu's loyalty lies with Benji more than Luai. The May's are both grateful for the opportunity Benji gave them and I'm sure they'll want to stay together going forward.

Tito would be a loss, but we've got Tavana and Makasini for the wings. Luke L loves the club and I'm sure if Benji is still around come 2028 he'd be a good chance of coming back. Tito may also very well stay. PNG isn't for everyone.

Tito came for his cousin as much as as luai . And I can’t see Api going anywhere after 28 , but an assistant coach role within the club . I think we are gonna be ok . The real team who’s in for it . The Panthers imo . Has they’ve all got kids now , they’re all soon to be plus 30 , and the idea of the kids growing together would be something appealing . Guys like Bizza I can see for sure going there .

 

[tiger_one]

This tax free carrot and the player drain reminds me of the Super League panic.
Perth are still needing to complete a squad and the Chiefs are even a bigger threat because of the lopsided tax benefits.

There will be lots of unhappy clubs in the coming months.
The rugby league landscape is going to be so different.

But like the super league upheaval, life will go on.
But it's a going to be crazy and an upsetting ride for fans.

PS For players, with a limited career tenure as a professional footballer, who can begrudge them their livelihood and for them to maximize their worth.

 

[moetk]

For all those worried about our tax money funding this…

A mate of mine returned from a PNG CEO gig last year. A couple of insider stories from him and you would understand that China has had a blank cheque book ready for PNG projects for 10 years.

I now don’t underestimate how close China got with PNG govt. Who knows if PNG would have allowed a Chinese military base but to me the risk and consequences of that out weigh this 10 year investment.

PNG government now accountable to their people like never before. Let China in and riots on the street when NRL pulls out.

It’s good business by our diplomats

Lol PNG people wouldn't give a shit if the NRL pulled out. Majority of them hated the idea that money was being spent on an NRL team rather than spend on vital infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Nothing will stop China. They offer free scholarships to 100s of PNG students every year and they're taking over most of the industries that were dominated by Aussie companies.

 

[Dr_Ice]

Many but you are free to make your own assumptions.

I'm fine with him going just don't pretend it's because we are underpaying him.

Half the forum says he isn't worth 1.2 and another good chunk want Mr 1.2 on the bench.

Yet all of a sudden he is worth 3 X as much ...

Well you tell me which one it is .....

I don’t think he is worth $1.2m, but another team appears willing to pay him the same amount, with Jerome paying no tax.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Not even mad about Luia leaving just hope we can hold onto the rest. We wont be paying stupid money for a 6.

Yep but what worries me is what Riccio said on nrl360. PNG have said to luia, “here’s the chance to build your team.” First on the list will be players he is close to. Coming off contract at the same time is not a coincidence.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

1.2 mill a year is hardly struggle st in Sydney... He is also guaranteed a lucrative post playing media gig..... People trying to make out he is a poorper living under the poverty line on minum wage .....

Im not buying that argument. It’s not about being on struggle street. It’s about earning 1.2 plus endorsements in the hand vs approx 600k. It’s a no brainer to me.

 

[TurnStyle]

Not even mad about Luia leaving just hope we can hold onto the rest. We wont be paying stupid money for a 6.

Weird hey? I don't really care if he goes. It'd be for 2028 anyway.

 

[crazycat]

in hindsight it is a good move
problem is he gets in the ears of other players like turuva and says you are on 500k
png offer 800k tax free plus third parties, same with May brothers.
The tax free dollars and friends with luai may entice some players

Look that's true.

But that's happening even if Luai doesn't leave.
New team comes and a team offering tax free salaries and some compound they will push as a luxury resort (it sort of will be, sort of not). They are here, they are speaking with the managers, the players.

They went for Nathan Cleary and he said no. Luai was someone next on their list (how far down? ??).

We may see people leave, we may have to let them leave. i.e:
I like Turuva and IMHO he has done so much good for our team. I would be happy to up his offer to 650k just to keep things stable ATM. If PNG come and offer stupid amounts, say 900k for Turuva. We would have to let him go.

Naturally the May brothers, it would be terrifying to get into a bidding war over Terrell and Taylan.
Heck PNG is the last place Taylan May should go too. A compound will drive him mad.