OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

GNR4LIFE said:
I think there’s only 3 or 4 in the squad who are must keeps. Sam, the May’s and maybe Latu. Everyone else we can cope.
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Yes … those 4 are a must …to add to Twal and AD who are here through end of 2029

I know you don’t like Turuva but I think he would be next …classy finisher that makes the meters …doesn’t make a lot of mistakes and can play 1 and 3 if required to fill in

They need a 9 and Bula’s replacement if he moves on

I think they can fill in the blanks around that ,
 
Tom Shines said:
I don’t believe they are meddling … hence why the part you clipped out … “its more likely ….” This point though ., if they were to be he needs to challenge it including publicly if need be … what’s he going to do otherwise .. just collect a pay check whilst the team goes down the tube… again
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Agree. I'd think Benji won't do it publicly, but fight it internally. Just based on his own character and potential defamation (we know they love to sue). He's quite used to the idiocy from the board during his playing days.

I think we'd all love more public transparency/accountability on this stuff though
 
hammertime said:
Agree. I'd think Benji won't do it publicly, but fight it internally. Just based on his own character and potential defamation (we know they love to sue). He's quite used to the idiocy from the board during his playing days.

I think we'd all love more public transparency/accountability on this stuff though
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You can’t be successfully sued for defamation if you are telling the truth..

I get what you are saying… i don’t agree completely … but not worth losing sleep over now
 
std stuff , he is having a look and if he told the club prior so be it , it’s no big deal , if he decides to go in 28 fine we will have heaps of cash and find a new player , same for bulla , I would secure the mays and big Sam and Sione , extend jock , lock in Macca , we have afew in the back ground comin* along who are couple years of so just good timing , do I think Luai will go , no , to much for him hear and his wage plus other things he has going he is fine for $$$ , family , friends , home , he stays
 
426Tlgerland said:
std stuff , he is having a look and if he told the club prior so be it , it’s no big deal , if he decides to go in 28 fine we will have heaps of cash and find a new player , same for bulla , I would secure the mays and big Sam and Sione , extend jock , lock in Macca , we have afew in the back ground comin* along who are couple years of so just good timing , do I think Luai will go , no , to much for him hear and his wage plus other things he has going he is fine for $$$ , family , friends , home , he stays
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You are very opportunistic 426.
 
I still don't know who at the club is handling contract negotiations - is it SM? Is that in line with his expertise because it is critical for this clubs improvement that we retain the players Benji wants or there is a whole lot of clubs with money who will pick them off
 
Had a text message exchange with my Manly supporting mate earlier …it’s like he doesn’t believe me that I’m not devastated about the prospects of JL moving on in 2028.. he obviously isn’t watching our games too closely and seeing who is doing the main work in getting the results 😑
 
Telltails said:
I still don't know who at the club is handling contract negotiations - is it SM? Is that in line with his expertise because it is critical for this clubs improvement that we retain the players Benji wants or there is a whole lot of clubs with money who will pick them off
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You’d think so which is concerning as Richo has said SM doesn’t have experience with this side of the job.
 
Telltails said:
I still don't know who at the club is handling contract negotiations - is it SM? Is that in line with his expertise because it is critical for this clubs improvement that we retain the players Benji wants or there is a whole lot of clubs with money who will pick them off
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Assume SM does the negotiating part …he is responsible for the salary cap management
 
Telltails said:
I still don't know who at the club is handling contract negotiations - is it SM? Is that in line with his expertise because it is critical for this clubs improvement that we retain the players Benji wants or there is a whole lot of clubs with money who will pick them off
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One thing I am absolutely Shaw about is that Benji knows he's there and has Benji's blessing to be there he would not have gone without Benji's ok that means 1 of two things he's on holiday to visit family or he's had a chat with Benji about setting up his family

If I was Luai it would be a 4 year contract and if I retire early because of injuries I get medical retirement tax free


Now medical retirement could be mental health issues if it's stressful up in PNG

It could be best for both parties Luai here in 27 before PNG
 
GNR4LIFE said:
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Now we get to the stage where a bunch of 2nd rate podcasters try to drill up drama that isn’t even there. Besides two or three in this thread, the majority of Tigers fans I’ve seen throughout social media are pretty nonplused with this situation. Morons.
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Most tigers fans I’ve seen on social media with a brain are like “sweet . You’ve been amazing for this club . Go get your bag sir! “ … fans spewing ? Haha please! We are the most resilient fanbase in Australia . This is one of the few marquees we will lose that will leave with our blessing .
 
Tom Shines said:
Had a text message exchange with my Manly supporting mate earlier …it’s like he doesn’t believe me that I’m not devastated about the prospects of JL moving on in 2028.. he obviously isn’t watching our games too closely and seeing who is doing the main work in getting the results 😑
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For me it’s not even that. Our Flegg team is killing it for the first time in ages. The best players in the KOE team are all <20 years old , although they’re not getting the results they’ve played most of the top teams so far . I can still see them making the 8.
And from why I can tell the messaging out of the joint for the first time in ages generally is total buy in . From 18 year olds to 31 year olds . There’s a culture brewing and Romey can hang his hat on the fact he was a big driving force around changing it . You can see the turn around . And it’s culturally . You can feel it .
Do I think there will be small leadership vacuum when he leaves and maybe a drop in aura/ gravitas … yep probably . But theres genuinely guys like the Fainu Boys who are building thier own reputations . Samuela honestly is along with Preston the best backrowers in nsw this year But only Preston is being mentioned right now . He gets a blues jersey , and I’m confident it’ll be a long time before someone takes it from him .
 
mtd#2 said:
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.
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Fair point. Kinda sounds like a standard PR mgr role though. Not sure having your CEO skillset aligned on managing the message is smarter than the leader having the actual skills to build a football club in such a complex environment
 
Mccarry said:
Fair point. Kinda sounds like a standard PR mgr role though. Not sure having your CEO skillset aligned on managing the message is smarter than the leader having the actual skills to build a football club in such a complex environment
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He’s not the ceo mate . Thats some older lady I dunno her name . A big name in PNG though out of the mines. He’s in charge of football operations . So basically Phil Gould
 
As Tigers supporters we need to look forward to the future .. so Luai might go the PNG Chiefs in 2028 .. that mean we have Luai for the remaining season of 26 .. we also have him for 27 .. !! We signed him for a 5 year deal .. with a clause which is he could leave after 4 (which is in 27). He'll be 31 years old in 28 .. and by then we will still have Latu Fainu, Javon Andrews, and maybe Jock Madden and Adam Doueihi. Who knows he might opt to stay with our side in 28 if we are top 4 side by then. Our side will change by 2028 .. younger players coming through and new signings .. the money saved from Luai's last year will give us heaps in the pocket to spend resigning and new signings. For now lets enjoy the ride we are now on for 26 .. and hopefully a better one in 27 .. !!
 
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