LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Panthers have moved to shut down a Jarome Luai rumour as teammate Isaah Yeo implored him to stay at the club long-term.
Greg Alexander has shut down suggestions the club may let Jarome Luai forgo the remainder of his contract to sign elsewhere as Isaah Yeo implored him to stay at the Panthers long-term.
The Tigers are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Luai after making a mammoth $4.5 million offer should he choose to leave the Panthers.
However, speaking on SEN radio, Panthers Deputy Chairman Alexander bristled at talk the Panthers would let him go before the end of his deal, which expires in November 2024.
"(Releasing him in 2024)? Forget it," Alexander said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
"Like forget it, it's not happening, we went through this with Matt Burton.