Jarome Luai

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GNR4LIFE said:
Tomorrow it is then.
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You just made me think of this from Shakespeare, a speech by Macbeth that I still remember from school well over 50 years ago,

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Don't ask me why, but somehow it just seemed relevant.

Now that I think of it, Hamlet's “To be or not to be” seems to have some relevance to this thread as well.
 
bptiger 0 said:
If that’s what’s holding the signing up that nobody has been working at the club then they ALL should be sacked , leaving a player hanging with the dirty Gus lurking is a disgrace,
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That’s the thing. They were all sacked…..

Richo inbound was clearly not sitting on his hands waiting for a calendar date but maybe legally/formally nothing can happen until he is & others are in their position.

I could be wrong but having been apart/leading multiple organizational transformations, do know a few things around the dynamics of this type of topics. Thinking the show just goes on is always never the way it happens & rightfully so.
 
bptiger 0 said:
You are way of the mark , 100% of fans on here could not give a rats 🐀 arse when he signs , what most on here are worried about is the dogs trying to cut our grass during this so called 10 cooling of period, which is now way over 10 days , or he has got cold feet and is staying put, this is a big thing for our club so don’t just make it a trivial thing when it’s not
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OK....I'll be serious
Theyre not worried when he signs for us ....but worried if he signs for Dogs or is staying put.
Got it
 
hank37w said:
You just made me think of this from Shakespeare, a speech by Macbeth that I still remember from school well over 50 years ago,

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Don't ask me why, but somehow it just seemed relevant.

Now that I think of it, Hamlet's “To be or not to be” seems to have some relevance to this thread as well.
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Bravo, bravo !
 
Magpie_Magic said:
My view is the dogs aren't a chance.....little cap space.

More worried about this year, possibly staying at Riff player swaps we don't like if he comes.
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I don't think it's cap space. I think we are on the rise, the dogs are still in the rebuild.

Luai is a big fan of benji and supported the Tigers when he was young.

Luai kept Burton from 6 all those years. Here, he could play 6 or 7 without blocking any one.

We have the better facilities, we're central and of course, were better supporters.

Our blokes always find a way into the media for post footy jobs.

Even if the dogs paid more, i think he would be here.
 

Panthers clear the way for Luai to take up lucrative Tigers deal​

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By Dan Walsh​

January 2, 2024 — 7.54pm
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Penrith have waived the NRL’s new 10-day cooling-off period on Jarome Luai’s future, clearing the way for him to confirm his move to Wests Tigers on a lucrative $6 million, five-year deal.
Luai is due to return to Penrith training this week having told teammates on December 16 that 2024 would be his last season at the club and he would be linking with the Tigers from 2025, as first revealed by this masthead.


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Jarome Luai is unlikely to get an early release from the Panthers.
Given a contract had not been signed at that point and the Tigers deal was still being finalised, Canterbury remained an outside chance to lure the 26-year-old with their own five-year offer.
The NRL’s new contracting rules allow a player’s incumbent club 10 days’ grace once they signal an intention to sign with a rival outfit, giving Penrith in this instance a chance to counter and try to retain Luai.
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But with Penrith long conceding their own three-year extension worth around $2.5 million could not compete with rival offers, the club has been prepared to waive the cooling-off period.
His move to Concord in 2025 will make him the face of the joint-venture and a likely No.7 for rookie coach Benji Marshall, who personally led the club’s pursuit of Luai before ex-CEO Justin Pascoe and his successor Shane Richardson steered negotiations.
Panthers players formed a huddle for Jarome Luai at training when he informed them of his decision to leave.

Panthers players formed a huddle for Jarome Luai at training when he informed them of his decision to leave.CREDIT: CHANNEL NINE
Luai’s expected signing is a coup for Marshall and the beleaguered club after back-to-back wooden spoons and the front-office upheavalthat saw Pascoe, chairman Lee Hagipantelis and the Tigers board dismissed before Christmas.
Wests Tigers officials were unavailable for comment on Tuesday.

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Luai’s continued rehab from shoulder surgery will still limit his training capabilities when he returns from a fortnight-long break this week.

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But officials expect the five-eighth to return to Panthers HQ on Thursday after he skipped training during the last week before Christmas, unhappy at the way news of his decision had emerged.
Penrith CEO Brian Fletcher dismissed any suggestion of Luai seeking, or being granted, an early release for 2024.
“We’re very happy for [Luai], he’s secured a massive contract and a long-term contract which is good, so he’s got the blessing of the club,” Fletcher said late last month.
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“We haven’t released any players before, and under no circumstances will Jarome be going anywhere for 2024. After that, we just wish him and his family all the best.”
 

Panthers clear the way for Luai to take up lucrative Tigers deal​

By Dan Walsh - January 2, 2024 — 7.54pm​


Penrith have waived the NRL’s new 10-day cooling-off period on Jarome Luai’s future, clearing the way for him to confirm his move to Wests Tigers on a lucrative $6 million, five-year deal

Luai is due to return to Penrith training this week having told teammates on December 16 that 2024 would be his last season at the club and he would be linking with the Tigers from 2025, as first revealed by this masthead.

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Panthers' strong stance on Luai release

Panthers' strong stance on Luai release​


Jarome Luai is unlikely to get an early release from the Panthers.

Given a contract had not been signed at that point and the Tigers deal was still being finalised, Canterbury remained an outside chance to lure the 26-year-old with their own five-year offer.

The NRL’s new contracting rules allow a player’s incumbent club 10 days’ grace once they signal an intention to sign with a rival outfit, giving Penrith in this instance a chance to counter and try to retain Luai.

But with Penrith long conceding their own three-year extension worth around $2.5 million could not compete with rival offers, the club has been prepared to waive the cooling-off period.

His move to Concord in 2025 will make him the face of the joint-venture and a likely No.7 for rookie coach Benji Marshall, who personally led the club’s pursuit of Luai before ex-CEO Justin Pascoe and his successor Shane Richardson steered negotiations.
Panthers players formed a huddle for Jarome Luai at training when he informed them of his decision to leave.

Panthers players formed a huddle for Jarome Luai at training when he informed them of his decision to leave.

Luai’s expected signing is a coup for Marshall and the beleaguered club after back-to-back wooden spoons and the front-office upheaval that saw Pascoe, chairman Lee Hagipantelis and the Tigers board dismissed before Christmas.

Wests Tigers officials were unavailable for comment on Tuesday.


Luai’s continued rehab from shoulder surgery will still limit his training capabilities when he returns from a fortnight-long break this week.

But officials expect the five-eighth to return to Panthers HQ on Thursday after he skipped training during the last week before Christmas, unhappy at the way news of his decision had emerged.

Penrith CEO Brian Fletcher dismissed any suggestion of Luai seeking, or being granted, an early release for 2024.

“We’re very happy for [Luai], he’s secured a massive contract and a long-term contract which is good, so he’s got the blessing of the club,” Fletcher said late last month.

“We haven’t released any players before, and under no circumstances will Jarome be going anywhere for 2024. After that, we just wish him and his family all the best.”
 
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This was on the side of a bus near work.

LOVED IT.
Luai strutting his stuff*, outpacing a Parramatta nr7 of repute.

Penrith are smart to wave the 10 day cooling off period and take the stress of Luai.

Can we learn a lesson from Cronulla please? Stealth signings are awesome. The way they have poached AFB under peoples noses is total class. No leaks, no reveals, no dramas. I suspect AFB may be tempted like Dale Finucane and want to play into his late 30's. Cronulla do advertise their injury management and I suspect that helped lure him across. ...

So am I worried about Bulldogs stealing Luai? NO. I am worried about sneaky last minute money from Easts.

*even if he doesn't sign, still awesome
 
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