Jarome Luai skipped the Wests Tigers end-of-season awards night. His time with the club ended after the event. Reports characterize the situation as a controversial chapter. At the ceremony, Wests Tigers players Twal and McGregor took home top honours.
Luai has signed a tax-free sponsorship deal with PNG-based company Trukai. The fresh deal is valued at $2.2 million per season. Luai exited the team after missing the awards night. The sponsorship offers him a fresh arrangement while his Tigers exit has sparked criticism.