Rock Hopper Steve
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If anyone does go over for a game for goodness sake stay away from any remote bush tracks.
You might disappear without a trace only for your shrunken head to be found mounted in a tree years later.
OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295
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You might disappear without a trace only for your shrunken head to be found mounted in a tree years later.
mtd#2
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Going walking on remote bush tracks in PNG seems like a RHS thing to do... but theres good fishing, right? 🙂
Rock Hopper Steve
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Risk for reward, the fishing would be excellent though, but not that desperate mate you could end up on the menu lol.
Manu a chance too, they say
mtd#2
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What is chammas's relationship like with benji?
upthetigers
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AI won't replace all jobs. Humans using AI will replace those who aren't.
wstigers11
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Not good
How on earth did Chammas score a CEO gig as complicated as the Chiefs. Blows my mind.
mtd#2
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Could Jarome be there intel gathering for Benji?
mtd#2
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It's not a traditional CEO role. I think they picked him because he knows how to play the media. Half the battle with PNG will be the public narrative once teams start travelling there.
Wa_Mag_Tig
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I knew people would call the Chammas thing. This is his bullshit dribble and he is not aloud to do it. So i say relax WT fans. Luai is going no where except his bed.
TigerTone
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Michael Chammas
is a former prominent NRL journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald and Nine Network who resigned in early 2026 to become the General Manager of Football for the new PNG Chiefs NRL franchise. He is responsible for building the team's roster and operations ahead of their 2028 entry into the competition.
is a former prominent NRL journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald and Nine Network who resigned in early 2026 to become the General Manager of Football for the new PNG Chiefs NRL franchise. He is responsible for building the team's roster and operations ahead of their 2028 entry into the competition.
- Appointment: Headhunted by ARLC chairman Peter V'landys for the role.
Nearly as stupid as putting Me IGA as coach at the Bears. V'landy's needs to keep his nose out of things.
weststigers
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I think this year and next will be enough to setup the plan underneath him. We already have stuff brewing there anyway.
It's only 1 year less than what he originally signed for and at 30, it's fair to let him get a good pay day.
1.2 million spare in the cap buys us some quality.
stevied
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Initially, I was a little disappointed to hear that Luai could be walking away at the end of 27. I think he's played a major part in changing the Tigers culture for the better. You could see it in the Rising videos and, before that, during last season's games. He hasn't made many outstanding contributions on the field (the Round 1 Cowboys game was one exception) but I've grown to like him, unlike his show pony days at Penrith. However, as many have stated, his departure might provide the perfect transition to Latu and Andrews, who are waiting in the wings and should be ready by 28. In the process, we save 1.2 mil. As long as this is done transparently with amicable conversations between Jarome and Benji, there are no negatives whatsoever. The only issue could be the distraction caused by all the media attention.
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Halbrowne61
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I just saw an article that one of his clauses says Luai has to advise the Tigers by the 30/4 each year of his future intentions.
Guess the timing is the key here so we should get full news by Friday or next Monday.
The NRL need the Chiefs attracting some key players. Perth is struggling to attract players - there is just not enough talent for the amount of teams. Even established clubs are a couple of injuries away from having little to draw on.
Chammas will be using all his media contacts/ experience to keep interest and link players to them whether it's true or not. There will be invitations for all high profile players off contract to visit their facilities.
For the amount of travelling with in a week for clubs, the cost of that and the possibility that both clubs will struggle on the field, PVLs plans for expansion may have been better directed at an additional NZ team.
Chammas will be using all his media contacts/ experience to keep interest and link players to them whether it's true or not. There will be invitations for all high profile players off contract to visit their facilities.
For the amount of travelling with in a week for clubs, the cost of that and the possibility that both clubs will struggle on the field, PVLs plans for expansion may have been better directed at an additional NZ team.
