LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
With Shane Richardson's appointment as interim CEO at the Wests Tigers, the Jarome Luai saga has taken a fresh twist.
This move may play into the club's hands in their pursuit of the star five-eighth, who has been offered a lucrative four-year, $4.5 million deal to join the Tigers.
The Tigers' offer far surpasses what Penrith can offer their playmaker.
Despite Penrith's attempts to increase their deal, the Tigers are determined to secure Luai's signature.
Luai himself is torn between choosing success or prioritizing his family.
Richardson, a long-time admirer of Luai, sees him as the best young half in the game and is determined to bring him to the Tigers.
Richardson initially tried to recruit Luai during his time at the Rabbitohs when the player struggled for game time at Penrith.
Luai's talent and character are exactly what the Tigers need as they aim to break their NRL finals drought in 2024.