GNR4LIFE
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They probably would have done it already.
OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295
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Jarome Luai is set to sign a monster five-year deal worth more than $6 million with Wests Tigers.
The Panthers star has told Penrith he will not be at the club beyond next season and will join the joint-venture club from 2025.
The premiers had offered Luai a three-year, $2.55 million deal to remain at the club in 2025 and 2026, but the NSW and Samoan representative instead decided to test his value on the open market.
Jarome Luai is moving to the Tigers.CREDIT😛ENRITH PANTHERS
Luai has played 107 matches for the Panthers, winning the past three straight grand finals.
Under the NRL’s new rules, Luai can only declare his intention to sign with the Tigers, giving Penrith a 10-day period to come up with a bigger offer to try to keep him.
Luai also retains the right to pull out of the deal with the Tigers during that period, creating a fortnight of intrigue about his future, given the big-money offer also on the table from the Bulldogs, worth about $5.5 million over five years.
Shane Richardson was only appointed interim chief executive of the Tigers on Tuesday, but made the pursuit of Luai a priority.
Despite not officially starting in the top job until the new year, Richardson organised to meet with Luai’s management on Thursday where he was assured the club remained a viable option.
Canterbury were viewed as favourites to land Luai’s signature, where he would have reunited with several former Panthers, including new recruit Stephen Crichton and coach Cameron Ciraldo. But the swift reaction to the boardroom clean-out at the Tigers made sure they remained in the race.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall, a one-time favourite of Luai when he was growing up, has also been hands-on in the chase for Luai, and told him why the player and club would be a good fit.
Much appreciated champion @Masterton
cochise
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He can't sign with us for 10 days
Tom Shines
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some document has been lodged at the NRL that he has accepted the terms of the Tigers deal … would he have not signed that?
Fair call Winston. I'd have Api up there as well. He couldn't have done anymore for us last season but we didn't have the talent or footy IQ in the halves to capitalise on his efforts. We might see that next year.
Mistymuzzle
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Things are more advanced than that
cochise
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All he has indicated is he is willing to accept the Tigers offer. Not that he will.
Tom Shines
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Ok…. but how has that been “indicated“?
I assume it’s not just a verbal agreement right?
This 10 day rule is just another confusing pot of Sh&t.
It should be he signs with Tigers and only his current club can match / change his mind.
They need to make it that it is now only these 2 teams left and no other team can sign him as he has already agreed to terms.. I can see this system is going to be a mess and not just with Laui.
It should be he signs with Tigers and only his current club can match / change his mind.
They need to make it that it is now only these 2 teams left and no other team can sign him as he has already agreed to terms.. I can see this system is going to be a mess and not just with Laui.
JAC signed a Heads of agreement . Dont think its the same🤷
Strider
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Amazing news
Strider
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Richardson and Lauai wow I'm in heaven. Some hope
Coastie_Tiger
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I believe thats the case though, if he's accepted terms and is in the 10 day period only Penrith can negotiate with him to stay. Where i guess it can become a bit messy whats to stop him from backing out prior to the 10 days negotiate with Penrith but still not come to terms with them?
I guess then another team can swoop in, unless he has to accept our offer or if he doesnt accept a Penrith offer ours becomes binding.
That could possibly be why he's saying he hasnt signed anything, he could have accepted terms and sign once the cooling off finishes. I dont agree with this 10 day rubbish it was stupid before and its stupid now.
Tom Shines
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I mean … this is the question…
How many options are now in play?
1. he signs with Tigers after 10 days
2. he backflips and stays at Penrith
3. he changes his mind and goes back on the market again?
My belief is that it’s 1 and 2 only at this stage …. not 1,2 and 3…but this would mean thst he has formally ( signed ) some document agreeing to this
Mistymuzzle
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4. He has signed and current discussions are regarding when he comes...
From what ove read, it's pretty clear. Only the players current club can throw an offer. It allows loyalty to the current club.
Tom Shines
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We better let Brent Read know … because he is saying that the Bulldogs are still in it
GNR4LIFE
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I’ve been saying all along, it’s never been in doubt. I’m happy to stick with that.
Magpie_Magic
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As you know I was concerned this would fall through and thought it may.
The changes were a chance for him to back out.
Penrith could run interference but this just makes Ivan's boy more valuable.
Why would they?
