OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

[Tom Shines]

I assume there is a date where he formally needs to commit to the 2027 season ? Obviously the club needs to know he is staying or make alternative decisions on the roster …

 

[TYGA]

Played well second half of the season. Will shine with AD at half or lock. Babysitting too many halves last year. The addition of Taylan May with Sam Fainu and Makasini coming on will create a left edge that’s damaging. Tigers will be very competitive next year. We need a couple of signings hopefully a lock and a backup hooker/utility.

 

[Telltails]

We all know why their are clauses in Luai's contract the same reason Tino had them in his. Journos keep asking him the same question and he keeps giving the same answer.

 

[orange&black]

I’m a fan of Luai .. now more than previously. I was worried about him coming over. But now I see a different guy than I thought he was. You cannot discount the presence he brings to this group, off and on the field. His contribution to building a winning culture is immense. As for his footy, I think he was better once the sook left us and will find his place at 5/8. If you watch the highlight reels of our tries this season he is involved in most of them.
He is a smart guy and knows what and where he needs to improve for us.
Honestly I never liked him before but he’s changed my mind through his actions and that I admire.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

It will be nice to see if we can keep a consistent halves pairing for most of the season.
I think he won’t be playing origin this year expect Moses and strange to get a chance first

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Played well second half of the season. Will shine with AD at half or lock. Babysitting too many halves last year. The addition of Taylan May with Sam Fainu and Makasini coming on will create a left edge that’s damaging. Tigers will be very competitive next year. We need a couple of signings hopefully a lock and a backup hooker/utility.

Agree.
You, as have many others have highlighted, our Achilles heel is a lock and a quality replacement on the bench for Api while he gets a second breath.
I hope Bunty can restrict May's minutes on the field as well.
The bench is so important these days. It must be strong and relentless. No drop off in intensity.