Jarome Luai

[AmericanHistoryX]

Gould said it. Must be right.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I disagree with Gould. I believe Clearly is more talented.

 

[balmain boy]

Benji has come out and all but said it’s not happening, we’ve bought our halves for next season and he will be working to develop them and lift the team next year. Don’t know about 2025, but I honestly can’t see Luai coming next season, if at all. It’s a shame as I would’ve liked to see him come here, but sadly I think it‘s just all media speculation stoking the fires once again. And who knows one or both of Fainu or Sullivan might end up being better than Luai in the long run anyway - gotta give them a chance!

He actually hasn't said that at all. All he said was that he wouldn't talk about prospective signings in the media and that he's focusing on the players currently at the club. A very normal and rational statement.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Not to his family and friends. And people he trusts.

 

[hank37w]

Interesting that he gets glorified as a coach for being controlled in the dressing room - easy to do when you have a star team - but then publically throws doubt about the ability of one his players simply because he is on the radar of other clubs. I'll take the passionate ranting coach in the shed but backs his players in public every day of the week.

I recall him making some very derogatory comments about Luke Garner after a game early on in the season that I thought were a bit harsh at the time.

Maybe his thoughts and observations at the time were correct but I thought it was pretty poor form to air it publicly.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Good memory.

 

[rugbygoated]

I disagree with Gould. I believe Clearly is more talented.

At their early ages no. Now definitely. But a lot of that is because Nathan has played over 50 games more than Luai and as the lead playmaker. More coaches/mentors/advisors have put effort into Cleary and he also has the media supporting him. Luai has the opposite especially with the way NSW fans go against him. People tend to forget Luai has already won 3 premierships with 4 grand finals as a half and has only played 100 games. To put that in perspective, he's averaged 25 games per grand final appearance. He won't have a more prolific successful period in his career, but individually he will get better with age. Most quality halves do

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Got it. Luai is better.

 

[rugbygoated]

Got it. Luai is better.

Didn't say that. Natural talent is different to how good a player actually is. Reece Walsh is a 10 times more talented player than Dylan Edwards. But who is better right now? Edwards. Because of hard work, experience and consistency

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I have to go with Walsh. Im sorry.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

But in saying that - i am.very very open to being wrong.

 

[rugbygoated]

I have to go with Walsh. Im sorry.

Walsh was terrible in the grand final. He has way more talent but Edwards is the best fullback in the game right now. If the question was who would I rather sign? Walsh. Edwards is perfect for Penrith but elsewhere I think he'd be ineffective

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

For you.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Respect your opinion RG. I hear you.

 

[Tucker]

We are back to back wooden spooners. Does it really matter if hes disruptive haha

It does if the only talent we have is driven away.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Won't be the first time.

 

[diedpretty]

Luai is a Munster.

He looks a bit like Eddy

 

[TieDye]

Thanks …but enough of your flattery…

more importantly… when can we expect the Luia signing?

Whats the latest from your source ?

My source is clearly well ‘sauced’, thank you.

 

[TieDye]

He looks a bit like Eddy

Hahaha

 

[Flippedy]

I have strong mail from one of the Penrith media crew that the reason Ivan publicly talked down Luai was because he's unhappy that Luai confirmed Nathan's relationship with Mary Fowler before anyone else on the Kyle and Jackie O Show. This happened in September.

Bloody Peyton Place! 😂