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Luai the tigepie.

Pezz70

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I could see the merit in a cheese type hooker (on far less cash that can play backrow if needed but to carry a small hooker on the bench right now seems like a move in the wrong direction. It's not like we have a dominant pack, Maybe give him a heap of game time from now till seasons end and look to do a swap with a team who need a hooker and have a surplus of wingers or props ?
TDS is a kid I wouldn’t swap, I’d be prepared to throw cash to keep him. He is a proper footy player. Although I don’t disagree with your logic. I rate this kid higher than Harry Grant at the same time. Gun.
 

Tigerm

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The timing of this against Stef leaving is incredible.
Make it happen Richo.
 
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Tigerm

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LUAI’S BIG MOMENT AMID CRUNCH BACKLINE CALL

Jarome Luai once again gets his time to shine, wearing the No.7 jersey for the Panthers in the absence of Nathan Cleary after he suffered a shoulder injury.

Luai was excellent as the club’s chief playmaker whilst his halves partner recovered from a hamstring injury and Tigers and Panthers fans alike will be hoping this next period is no different.

For Ivan Cleary’s side, who are all but locked into the top four, Luai’s move is a positive, giving him confidence moving into the finals period.

For Benji Marshall, his marquee signing gets another chance to lead a team around the park.

It’s been an excellent season so far for Luai, who many believed could have played his final Origin game last year, before he was called upon by Michael Maguire.

Luai then forged a strong partnership with Mitchell Moses to secure back-to-back Origin wins and take the Origin shield.

If there’s anyone the Panthers want wearing the No.7, it’s Luai and as such Brad Schneider has been named in the No.6.

Meanwhile, Paul Alamoti’s inclusion on the extended bench could prove a major headache for Cleary.

He’s already dropped Suniva Turuva in place of Daine Laurie, who was simply excellent during his time at fullback.

Alamoti is nearing a return from a broken arm and was one of Cleary’s first choice outside backs whilst fit.

Casey McLean could find himself out of the side or potentially shifting to the wing if Laurie is the man to make way. He could also slot onto the bench as a utility.

 

Tiger05

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It's interesting that Turuvu is still out of the Penrith team. I thought Cleary made a mistake in dropping him and putting Laurie on the wing but he appears to be running with it again.
 

Tiger Ted

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It's interesting that Turuvu is still out of the Penrith team. I thought Cleary made a mistake in dropping him and putting Laurie on the wing but he appears to be running with it again.
Hopefully it backfires on the smug coach.Us tigers fans certainly know what a liability Laurie can be especially in defence
 

Nutz

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You wouldn’t think they be playing him at all, if that was the case?
Good point.
I'm always sceptical about players wearing a knee support.
I've been doing some googling on the type of brace that he wears and it's probably just a support for the patella tendon which is more to do with pain management rather than preventing injury.
Fingers crossed.
 

Tigerm

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Good point.
I'm always sceptical about players wearing a knee support.
I've been doing some googling on the type of brace that he wears and it's probably just a support for the patella tendon which is more to do with pain management rather than preventing injury.
Fingers crossed.
It could be Ivan the horrible just being an arsehole as well, he can’t do it to Luia because number one son is a weekly proposition?
 

Nutz

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It could be Ivan the horrible just being an arsehole as well, he can’t do it to Luia because number one son is a weekly proposition?
I'd love it if the Tigers did something crazy and make the top 8 or better next year and our top players were Turuva and Luai.....just to rub it into Ivan.
 

Tigerm

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Luai answers ‘main man’ question amid Cleary void; Panthers ‘rock’ stands up:​


No Nathan Cleary? No worries! Jarome Luai and Isaah Yeo looked right at home steering the ship in the star halfback’s absence.

Cleary suffered a shoulder injury in Round 24 and isn’t due back until finals. The Panthers lost last week without him but this week, Luai and Yeo stepped up to show the three-peat champions will be just fine until their chief playmaker returns.


Jarome Luai set up three tries in the win, while also finishing with a linebreak, a linebreak assist, a tackle bust, three offloads and 60 running metres.

“He’s been outstanding in the absence of Nathan Cleary. He’s really stood tall in the No.7 jersey,” Fox League’s Corey Parker said.

“He’s been terrific in which the way he’s approached the game, particularly defensively, but offensively just really running the ship for the Panthers.

“He’s been his energetic best, running the football and creating all sorts of indecisive moments in the defensive line.”

Champion halfback Cooper Cronk was equally impressed with what Luai was doing at halfback.

“When he signed with the Tigers as their main man and probably to wear the No.7 for Benji Marshall, there was a lot of pressure. But he has delivered this year with no Nathan Cleary,” Cronk said.


“It looks like he enjoys the responsibility and his performance of managing, making good decisions and still being that threat that can break open the line — he’s put it together.”

Meanwhile, Yeo was at his absolute best, producing a captain’s knock on home turf. Yeo set up a try, got a linebreak, a linebreak assist five tackle busts, 142 running metres and a well-deserved try in the 70th minute. He also made a team-high of 34 tackles with no misses.

“It’s amazing that when your club is under pressure after two losses, your best players and leaders stand up,” Cronk said.

“Isaah Yeo, along with Jarome Luai have been fantastic tonight.

“The numbers don’t show the work (Yeo) puts through the field week-in, week-out. Whether it’s for NSW, Australia or Penrith, he is the glue, he is the rock that holds Penrith’s middle third together.”
 

Tiger Ted

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Luai answers ‘main man’ question amid Cleary void; Panthers ‘rock’ stands up:​


No Nathan Cleary? No worries! Jarome Luai and Isaah Yeo looked right at home steering the ship in the star halfback’s absence.

Cleary suffered a shoulder injury in Round 24 and isn’t due back until finals. The Panthers lost last week without him but this week, Luai and Yeo stepped up to show the three-peat champions will be just fine until their chief playmaker returns.


Jarome Luai set up three tries in the win, while also finishing with a linebreak, a linebreak assist, a tackle bust, three offloads and 60 running metres.

“He’s been outstanding in the absence of Nathan Cleary. He’s really stood tall in the No.7 jersey,” Fox League’s Corey Parker said.

“He’s been terrific in which the way he’s approached the game, particularly defensively, but offensively just really running the ship for the Panthers.

“He’s been his energetic best, running the football and creating all sorts of indecisive moments in the defensive line.”

Champion halfback Cooper Cronk was equally impressed with what Luai was doing at halfback.

“When he signed with the Tigers as their main man and probably to wear the No.7 for Benji Marshall, there was a lot of pressure. But he has delivered this year with no Nathan Cleary,” Cronk said.


“It looks like he enjoys the responsibility and his performance of managing, making good decisions and still being that threat that can break open the line — he’s put it together.”

Meanwhile, Yeo was at his absolute best, producing a captain’s knock on home turf. Yeo set up a try, got a linebreak, a linebreak assist five tackle busts, 142 running metres and a well-deserved try in the 70th minute. He also made a team-high of 34 tackles with no misses.

“It’s amazing that when your club is under pressure after two losses, your best players and leaders stand up,” Cronk said.

“Isaah Yeo, along with Jarome Luai have been fantastic tonight.

“The numbers don’t show the work (Yeo) puts through the field week-in, week-out. Whether it’s for NSW, Australia or Penrith, he is the glue, he is the rock that holds Penrith’s middle third together.”
Look forward to JL arriving at Concord & leading our crop of talented kids to the promised land
 

Tiger05

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He really is standing up as a top tier player isn't he. I reckon next season we have a decent squad. There are problems in the squad but the coaching staff have plenty to work with.
 

Nutz

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For me Luai actually looks to be playing his real natural game without Cleary there
I think he has a lot of strings to his bow, one of which is a raw will to win Each play is if his life depended on it. Success drives him.
Atm, fear of losing drives us. Both similar traits but one is built on positivity.
 

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