LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a recent article, Jarome Luai's comments about his Panthers halves partner, Nathan Cleary, resurfaced, shedding light on what it would be like for Luai to play without him.
Luai's future at the Wests Tigers is still pending, as a new 'cooling off' period introduced by the NRL has delayed the sealing of the deal.
According to reports, Luai has accepted a lucrative five-year, $6 million contract with the Tigers, but the formalities are yet to be finalized.
Under the new rule, players must give their current club 10 days' notice before a deal with a rival team can be made official.
As Luai's departure looms, the Panthers have given him a week off from training to process his decision.
While Luai has been a key contributor in the Panthers' recent success, winning three-straight premierships alongside Cleary, joining the Tigers would present a new challenge for him as he becomes the main man in the halves.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has previously acknowledged that Luai's leadership and decision-making abilities in this role are relatively untested.