LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In what can only be described as a game-changing move, Jarome Luai has made the ultimate switch, leaving the Penrith Panthers to join the Wests Tigers in a record-breaking deal.
The news has sent shockwaves throughout the rugby league world, as fans and pundits alike try to come to terms with this unexpected twist in Luai's career.
Speculation had been rife about his future, with whispers and rumors circulating since the conclusion of the NRL season.
However, the ink is now dry, and Luai is set to don the ferocious orange and black jersey of the Wests Tigers.
The Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas, widely regarded as a knowledgeable source in rugby league circles, broke the story, leaving fans in a state of both jubilation and despair.
Luai's decision was not an easy one, as he had to weigh his loyalty to the Panthers against the financial security and opportunity that the Tigers were offering.
The Panthers, utilizing the new rules put in place in the recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, had a window to try and persuade their star player to stay, but their efforts proved futile.