OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - Official

Tucker said:
Tell us why instead of sooking on every post.
Benji and Robbie never learned how to manage a game of footy until they both left this club and saw how it should be done elsewhere.
Lui got it. If he could have handled his piss a bit better and kept his hands to himself, we may have managed another premiership with him.
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Wattaya know, A QLDer banging on about a nufty Qld Half....

He wasn't a game manager, He was a 5/8 (For most of his career - Here, and elsewhere)
that played a bit part role here - Well Behind Farah and Marshall...
Only playing 7 in NRL here - Because of the bloke in the 6 - Like Moltzen (The 5/8) before him.

I can't tell you why, I'm not any of them... I would suggest it might be a lack of ability?
- Considering Lui only played another 40 odd games in the 10 years of his career in the NRL after he left the WT's at 21.
Also didn't make any major waves in the comp playing 4 years with one of the best halves
anyone here is ever likely to see..
(Again, Playing alongside a player that played 6 or 7 much the same way)
Where he started in the 7 before moving into the 6, and then shipped off to the UK so the Cows could win the comp.

Also didn't have much of a voice, Rob is a very quiet personality.... Might be another reason for you.

Game manager? No chance in hell.
Good player on his day - But a natural ball runner, Not an organiser
(And certainly not a manager)
Won 5/8 of the year twice in 20's IIRC - Behind a good game managing 7 in Juniors - Dessie Nichols
He wasn't even a 7 in Super League FFS...

Banging on like he was because he wore that jumper for 2 years here when he was a baby,
with some level of success....
Just doesn't change how it actually was (No matter how Maroon those goggles are)

ps: It could also be argued that Benji or Farah both never really learnt to manage a game...
 
Enmore_Tiger said:
Gibbs went off with a knee injury in the Warriors game resulted in them losing the middle.
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Co-Inciding with a Fresh Feleti coming on from the Bench in a last minute change...
Still saddens me.

We were on a downward spiral though.....
I still have those old games - We weren't as good in 2011 as we were in 2010....
2012 just re-inforced it and the last decade confimed it.
 
batboy said:
Wattaya know, A QLDer banging on about a nufty Qld Half....

He wasn't a game manager, He was a 5/8 (For most of his career - Here, and elsewhere)
that played a bit part role here - Well Behind Farah and Marshall...
Only playing 7 in NRL here - Because of the bloke in the 6 - Like Moltzen (The 5/8) before him.

I can't tell you why, I'm not any of them... I would suggest it might be a lack of ability?
- Considering Lui only played another 40 odd games in the 10 years of his career in the NRL after he left the WT's at 21.
Also didn't make any major waves in the comp playing 4 years with one of the best halves
anyone here is ever likely to see..
(Again, Playing alongside a player that played 6 or 7 much the same way)
Where he started in the 7 before moving into the 6, and then shipped off to the UK so the Cows could win the comp.

Also didn't have much of a voice, Rob is a very quiet personality.... Might be another reason for you.

Game manager? No chance in hell.
Good player on his day - But a natural ball runner, Not an organiser
(And certainly not a manager)
Won 5/8 of the year twice in 20's IIRC - Behind a good game managing 7 in Juniors - Dessie Nichols
He wasn't even a 7 in Super League FFS...

Banging on like he was because he wore that jumper for 2 years here when he was a baby,
with some level of success....
Just doesn't change how it actually was (No matter how Maroon those goggles are)

ps: It could also be argued that Benji or Farah both never really learnt to manage a game...
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Right.
So according to you he didn’t manage any games and Rob and Benji didn’t either, yet we made consecutive finals series. For the only time in our history.
OK.
 
Tucker said:
Right.
So according to you he didn’t manage any games and Rob and Benji didn’t either, yet we made consecutive finals series. For the only time in our history.
OK.
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Correct - He was a ball running 5/8, We made play in a 7 jumper.
But not just me....
Most of Lui's coaches as well I'd assume? (Considering they also played him at 5/8)

We won those years because of a primed Benji Marshall Magic,
And a backrower named Ellis putting some Steel in us (And fear in the opposition)

2012 Benji Slowed up a bit, Couldn't adapt his game to it quick enough...
Ellis was out Injured a bunch - The results we got reflected exactly that.
 
Should have won the Roosters game in 2010 by far the better team. Some really poor decisions went against us. Ellis had two tries disallowed. The one where Pearce and Benji had a dust up was a tough call considering Pearce was niggling and cost us a fair try when Benji retaliated.
And the last scrum stuff up - .. mind boggling.
 
batboy said:
Correct - He was a ball running 5/8, We made play in a 7 jumper.
But not just me....
Most of Lui's coaches as well I'd assume? (Considering they also played him at 5/8)
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He played a lot of Halfback at the Cowboys.
batboy said:
We won those years because of a primed Benji Marshall Magic,
And a backrower named Ellis putting some Steel in us (And fear in the opposition)
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It takes more than that.
Benji couldn’t work his magic if he wasn’t constantly provided with good field position.
batboy said:
2012 Benji Slowed up a bit, Couldn't adapt his game to it quick enough...
Ellis was out Injured a bunch - The results we got reflected exactly that.
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Bullshit. 🤣
We were favourites to win the premiership that year until everyone saw us trying to play without a halfback.
 
Telltails said:
Should have won the Roosters game in 2010 by far the better team. Some really poor decisions went against us. Ellis had two tries disallowed. The one where Pearce and Benji had a dust up was a tough call considering Pearce was niggling and cost us a fair try when Benji retaliated.
And the last scrum stuff up - .. mind boggling.
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Don't think any of us will ever learn to live with that game....
In 50 years we'll be like the old Maggies fans banging on about Darcy Lawler
 
Tucker said:
He played a lot of Halfback at the Cowboys.
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Until they realised he wasn't a 7 and moved him to his natural 5/8 position, Then replaced him with a better 5/8
Tucker said:
It takes more than that.
Benji couldn’t work his magic if he wasn’t constantly provided with good field position.
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Field position created by mostly Marshall and Farah
Edit - Didn't we lead the comp for most long range tries in those years?
Tucker said:
Bullshit. 🤣
We were favourites to win the premiership that year until everyone saw us trying to play without a halfback.
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He wouldn't have made much difference in 2012
- Just like he didn't make much difference in the other clubs he played for....

The numbers don't lie... I'm done with you tonight big guy...
Nite, Nite now ole Stryk...
 
Telltails said:
Should have won the Roosters game in 2010 by far the better team. Some really poor decisions went against us. Ellis had two tries disallowed. The one where Pearce and Benji had a dust up was a tough call considering Pearce was niggling and cost us a fair try when Benji retaliated.
And the last scrum stuff up - .. mind boggling.
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The mood and momentum shift at the ground was noticeable... You could see and feel what was coming but there was nothing we could do... Terrible helpless feeling
 
Let's not forget that semi against the Warriors in 2011..........it felt we were playing with 11............Lote and Rowdys first game back for 12 weeks and we still nearly won.
 
Telltails said:
Should have won the Roosters game in 2010 by far the better team. Some really poor decisions went against us. Ellis had two tries disallowed. The one where Pearce and Benji had a dust up was a tough call considering Pearce was niggling and cost us a fair try when Benji retaliated.
And the last scrum stuff up - .. mind boggling.
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And we lost our best two in Marshall and Gareth with 20 to go.

The sight of Bryce been good enough to get back and possibly stop Kenny -Dowal after the intercept 100 minutes in and just get stepped sticks out in my mind.

His only miss in about 400.
 
Eca said:
I just rewatched round 18 riff vs storm. Cogger was doing most of the kicking? Any other games where JL is the dominant half/kicking team into position?
I'm assuming this is going to be his role with us.
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He won’t be the halfback here, think just like Benji.
 
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Penriff keep saying they don't release players early...
Today they let Hoskings go early to sign up with another club! Obviously just when it suits them which is fair enough, just don't keep stating that you never release players early then 😒
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Hosking to depart Panthers

Penrith Panthers has granted Zac Hosking an immediate release from the club to pursue an opportunity at another NRL club for the 2024 season.
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From SMH - Nathan Cleary

‘Never could have pictured him in another jersey’: Cleary breaks silence on Luai exit​


Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary has broken his silence on Jarome Luai’s exit, revealing: “I never could have pictured him in another jersey.”
The Penrith, NSW and Australia playmaker said he was determined to win a fourth and final premiership with Luai before the No.6 joined the Wests Tigerson a five-year, $6 million deal from 2025.
Cleary, 26, said he was ready to nurture Luai’s eventual No.6 successor, which could be youngster Jack Cole.
Saturday at training before Christmas.

He knew Penrith would struggle to match the huge money tabled by the Tigers and Canterbury but had been hopeful Luai would stay put so they could continue the halves combination they started more than a decade ago.
“I’ve played alongside ‘Romy’ my whole Penrith career, since we were 15 years old, which makes it even tougher knowing he’s leaving,” Cleary said.
“It’s sad. It’s also a business, and he needs to look after his beautiful young family.
“He had so many people in his ear asking him what he was going to do, so I didn’t want to be that guy asking what was going on.
“He’s also at that stage of his career where he can make decisions for himself.
We all found out at the same time that he was leaving.

“I never could have pictured Romy in another jersey. Now he’s secured his future, we can focus on this year and try to make it special.
“It’s a fair squad we’ve lost over the years now. I’ve played the longest with Romy, we’re in the halves together, so that makes it tougher. He really represents what we’re about as a team, and he’s from the area.
“The more players leave, the more you become accustomed to it happening.

“It’s my last ride with him.”
Coach Ivan Cleary said in October clubs could be taking a “risk” throwing big money at Luai, who was yet to prove that he could lead a team around the park as a halfback.
When Luai signed with the Tigers, he said he had no issues with the coach’s comments, and nor did Nathan.

Romy is someone driven by a challenge, and I think a big part of him wanting to go to the Tigers was that challenge,” Cleary said.

“He was able to set his family up financially, but there was that challenge he has not had before.
“If you look at the Tigers, they have a lot of world-class players: Api [Koroisau] is there, Benji [Marshall] is the coach. They’re in a good position to do well.
“Like Romy, I was also a Benji fan as well. He was an absolute freak as a player, and people were jealous of what he could do. I’ve met him a few times. He’s a legend of a bloke.”
Luai underwent shoulder surgery after the NRL grand final and is aiming for a return in round one. His absence from the bulk of field sessions has given Penrith a snapshot of what life might look like without him in the halves.
Cleary said it was only now that he felt comfortable with his own standing in the game to be ready to help bring through the next No.6.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/st...-be-able-to-rely-on-most-20240118-p5ey6k.html
“I feel I’m at the age and the stage of my career where I’m ready to actually help a young guy and build a combination,” Cleary said.
“It would have been hard to do if you had two young halves like Romy and I were when we were coming through.
“With Romy leaving, it’s a challenge for me trying to lift the boys around me and in a short amount of time.
“Because Romy and I know each other’s game, it’s become quite comfortable for us. We’re yin and yang but always in sync.

“But I’ll have to go to another level in terms of leadership and helping the young guys out.”
Cleary produced one of the great grand final performances when he inspired an unthinkable comeback when the Panthers trailed Brisbane 24-8 with 17 minutes remaining.
Adding to the folklore was that he suffered a grade-three PCL tear in his knee that would have ruled him out for up to six weeks during the regular season and also ended his chance to represent Australia in the end-of-season Pacific Championships
 
Tigerwould said:
From SMH - Nathan Cleary

‘Never could have pictured him in another jersey’: Cleary breaks silence on Luai exit​


Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary has broken his silence on Jarome Luai’s exit, revealing: “I never could have pictured him in another jersey.”
The Penrith, NSW and Australia playmaker said he was determined to win a fourth and final premiership with Luai before the No.6 joined the Wests Tigerson a five-year, $6 million deal from 2025.
Cleary, 26, said he was ready to nurture Luai’s eventual No.6 successor, which could be youngster Jack Cole.
Saturday at training before Christmas.

He knew Penrith would struggle to match the huge money tabled by the Tigers and Canterbury but had been hopeful Luai would stay put so they could continue the halves combination they started more than a decade ago.
“I’ve played alongside ‘Romy’ my whole Penrith career, since we were 15 years old, which makes it even tougher knowing he’s leaving,” Cleary said.
“It’s sad. It’s also a business, and he needs to look after his beautiful young family.
“He had so many people in his ear asking him what he was going to do, so I didn’t want to be that guy asking what was going on.
“He’s also at that stage of his career where he can make decisions for himself.
We all found out at the same time that he was leaving.

“I never could have pictured Romy in another jersey. Now he’s secured his future, we can focus on this year and try to make it special.
“It’s a fair squad we’ve lost over the years now. I’ve played the longest with Romy, we’re in the halves together, so that makes it tougher. He really represents what we’re about as a team, and he’s from the area.
“The more players leave, the more you become accustomed to it happening.

“It’s my last ride with him.”
Coach Ivan Cleary said in October clubs could be taking a “risk” throwing big money at Luai, who was yet to prove that he could lead a team around the park as a halfback.
When Luai signed with the Tigers, he said he had no issues with the coach’s comments, and nor did Nathan.

Romy is someone driven by a challenge, and I think a big part of him wanting to go to the Tigers was that challenge,” Cleary said.

“He was able to set his family up financially, but there was that challenge he has not had before.
“If you look at the Tigers, they have a lot of world-class players: Api [Koroisau] is there, Benji [Marshall] is the coach. They’re in a good position to do well.
“Like Romy, I was also a Benji fan as well. He was an absolute freak as a player, and people were jealous of what he could do. I’ve met him a few times. He’s a legend of a bloke.”
Luai underwent shoulder surgery after the NRL grand final and is aiming for a return in round one. His absence from the bulk of field sessions has given Penrith a snapshot of what life might look like without him in the halves.
Cleary said it was only now that he felt comfortable with his own standing in the game to be ready to help bring through the next No.6.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/st...-be-able-to-rely-on-most-20240118-p5ey6k.html
“I feel I’m at the age and the stage of my career where I’m ready to actually help a young guy and build a combination,” Cleary said.
“It would have been hard to do if you had two young halves like Romy and I were when we were coming through.
“With Romy leaving, it’s a challenge for me trying to lift the boys around me and in a short amount of time.
“Because Romy and I know each other’s game, it’s become quite comfortable for us. We’re yin and yang but always in sync.

“But I’ll have to go to another level in terms of leadership and helping the young guys out.”
Cleary produced one of the great grand final performances when he inspired an unthinkable comeback when the Panthers trailed Brisbane 24-8 with 17 minutes remaining.
Adding to the folklore was that he suffered a grade-three PCL tear in his knee that would have ruled him out for up to six weeks during the regular season and also ended his chance to represent Australia in the end-of-season Pacific Championships
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A little bit of chin music.
Meh.
 
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