GNR4LIFE
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Exactly. Why one off handed comment required 20 responses is beyond me.
OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295
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The-moP
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Jarome Luai out of World Cup Challenge .. 😳
The Panthers will be without star five-eighth Jarome Luai for the upcoming World Club Challenge clash with Wigan Warriors.
That is according to The Sydney Morning Herald, who revealed coach Ivan Cleary broke the news to Panthers fans on Monday night at the launch of Undisputed — a documentary that covers the team’s 2023 season.
Cleary confirmed that Luai will travel to the UK but won’t play against the reigning Super League champions.
“He won’t play in the World Club Challenge because he’s not just ready,” he said.
“He can continue his rehab, and he deserves to be there as a reward for everything he’s done for our team and our club. He’s super close, I just want him staying with the team and training.”
Penrith are hopeful though that Luai will be fit for their Round 1 clash with the Storm on Friday, March 8.
Luai is recovering from shoulder surgery, which he underwent last October following the Panthers’ grand final win over the Broncos.
The 27-year-old first dislocated his shoulder on the eve of finals and returned two weeks ahead of schedule to feature in the preliminary. He then aggravated the injury in the grand final and left the field in the second half.
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Now that report has me worried .. have we put all our money into a player that could be permanently broken .. !!
The Panthers will be without star five-eighth Jarome Luai for the upcoming World Club Challenge clash with Wigan Warriors.
That is according to The Sydney Morning Herald, who revealed coach Ivan Cleary broke the news to Panthers fans on Monday night at the launch of Undisputed — a documentary that covers the team’s 2023 season.
Cleary confirmed that Luai will travel to the UK but won’t play against the reigning Super League champions.
“He won’t play in the World Club Challenge because he’s not just ready,” he said.
“He can continue his rehab, and he deserves to be there as a reward for everything he’s done for our team and our club. He’s super close, I just want him staying with the team and training.”
Penrith are hopeful though that Luai will be fit for their Round 1 clash with the Storm on Friday, March 8.
Luai is recovering from shoulder surgery, which he underwent last October following the Panthers’ grand final win over the Broncos.
The 27-year-old first dislocated his shoulder on the eve of finals and returned two weeks ahead of schedule to feature in the preliminary. He then aggravated the injury in the grand final and left the field in the second half.
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Now that report has me worried .. have we put all our money into a player that could be permanently broken .. !!
Kaito
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He's fine. Had major surgery, needs time 2 heal bro
Tigers_Wests
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No concern. I'm actually very happy with this. Means he is getting proper time to heal it, rather than come back too soon and damage it again.
Red88_Tiger
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It’s not in Penrith interest to play him early and agrivate further as they will need him in the back half of the year
Tucker
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Exactly.
Penrith could be arseholes about this and flog him to death then hand over a genuine liability to us at year’s end.
The more rehab time he receives from them, the better for us.
Halbrowne61
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I’m actually thinking now I’m glad he’s got a year to get it right. Imagine if he’d come over this year injured !
Todd Packer
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Do Riccio and Brent Read actually watch rugby league?
They just said this is the chance for Luai to show if he can run a team.
Nathan's missed a heap of football in the last 2 years, who do they think was running the team?
They just said this is the chance for Luai to show if he can run a team.
Nathan's missed a heap of football in the last 2 years, who do they think was running the team?
Halbrowne61
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I’d say,imho, Yeo not Luai and that’s one of the reasons Cleary said what he said.
Todd Packer
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I can't agree.
Luai was dominant when Cleary wasn't there.
Halbrowne61
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So we agree to disagree, that’s one of the great things about footy !
Let’s hope so.
He’s been pretty average so far this season in my opinion
Feline Carrier
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Missed a lot of footy and coming back from a shoulder injury.
Brett Thurbon
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Great chance to see what our future looks like tonight, JL needs to lead the Panthers without Cleary
Interesting game this one.
Very keen to see how it plays out.
Tipped the Roosters.
Been a shocking year for tips though.
Very keen to see how it plays out.
Tipped the Roosters.
Been a shocking year for tips though.
Halbrowne61
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My H2H outsider bets for this round;
Penrith
Dogs
Broncos
Dragons
Titans
Knights
Canberra
Tigers.
Let’s see what happens.
Penrith
Dogs
Broncos
Dragons
Titans
Knights
Canberra
Tigers.
Let’s see what happens.
Halbrowne61
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Yes, I think we’ll all be watching closely !
teddy23
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Roosters in a low scoring game.
Hoping Luai shows something as the main man - also will be watching Turuva closer too.
Hoping Luai shows something as the main man - also will be watching Turuva closer too.
Brett Thurbon
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Why Turuva ? Are we interested ?
