Luai Signs With PNG, Chiefs Next Signings & Newcastle's Expensive Mistake | NRL Daily
episodePreviously titled “Luai's Huge Decision, PNG's Next Signings & Newcastle's Expensive Mistake | NRL Daily” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026
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What is the latest on Jarome Luai's potential signing with PNG?
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Oh, sorry, sorry. I was looking for them. It's really good to be here, Charlie.
Absolutely, it's good to be here. I'm pumped. What a couple of days it's been. It's been great, mate.
360 last night was good viewing for yourself?
Yeah, it was good, babe.
Bit of good fun, yeah. Yeah, good work, Reedy. Bit of jibber. Yeah, good work. Agenda setters, Corey Parker off the back fence.
Corey Parker ripped into Wayne Bennett and his style of press conferences. Do they have a bit of beef from the Broncos days? I don't think so. I don't know. Honestly, I don't know. I think there may be, but he was also pretty staunch on his opinion. It's what you like. What's the day been like for you two just chasing up Luai on so far? Absolutely. It's the stories so far to start the Rugby League week, Jerome Luai situation, and whether he accepts this offer from PNG.
So just remind us, Dave, the contract situation for Jerome Luai. I'm sure most people listening know how it works, but for anyone who doesn't, how does it work? He's got options for the next two years. Is that right?
He has until this Thursday to indicate whether he will accept a contract offer from the PNG Chiefs for 2028. which in effect will also trigger his option to remain at the West Tigers for 2027. If he doesn't accept the Chiefs offer, he can accept his offer for 2027 at the West Tigers, sorry, his option, and then come this November 1, the PNG Chiefs will then have the opportunity to come back and have another crack at him on November 1.
So for us to get an announcement on P&G, he would have to sign with them before Thursday. Yes. Okay. Interesting contract, really. Very unique situation.
It's a very unique situation. Very unique. And I wonder, actually, if he signs before Thursday, there's still a 10-day cooling-off period. I think he'd have to get the Tigers to waive the 10 day cooling off period as well, potentially. So yeah, it's a really intriguing situation. Um, and look, I don't, it might come out today. I don't know, but hopefully I haven't, my gut feeling, gut feeling is he'll go. I mean, why would you fly all the way up there, do the tour, um, fly back in a private jet, dodge the media. They've dodged the media all day today if you weren't giving this genuine, genuine consideration. And I think when you sit down, you know, he obviously sits down probably with his wife and kids around the dinner table last night and tonight and maps out the financial figures that are on the table.
Man, it's so hard to... Like if he stays on 1.2 million in PNG for the next two, for 28 and 29, which is the length of his potential contract with the Tigers, it's an extra million dollars in his pocket.
Wow.
That's a lot of money for two years. Yeah. To go and live in, look, I hope Chammy's listening. I'd go and live in PNG for two years if you gave me a million extra dollars, Chammy, if you're out there.
What role would you do for Chammy over there?
I'd do whatever he wants me to do. I'd mop floors. The janitor. I'd be the janitor, team janitor.
Wow.
A gear shift.
I'd carry the bags.
How could Luai's decision impact other Western Sydney players?
Ready the gear shift.
I'd go and fetch their dinner. I'd be a courier for them for a million bucks for two years. You'd be their Uber driver. I'd basically be their Uber driver. I'm happy to do it. If you're up there, Tammy, you're out there. Babysitting? Because the family's a big part of it.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the latest on Jarome Luai's potential signing with PNG?
0:00–3:39
2
How could Luai's decision impact other Western Sydney players?
3:39–6:50
3
What are the contract details surrounding Kalyn Ponga's extension?
6:50–9:09
4
What issues are the Bulldogs currently facing this season?
9:09–12:47
5
How did Wayne Bennett respond to media questions after the recent match?
12:47–17:58
6
What injuries are affecting the Raiders ahead of their clash with the Titans?
17:58–20:34
7
How are the PNG Chiefs building their roster for the upcoming season?
20:34–24:45
8
What does the future hold for the NRL with the new signings and injuries?
24:45–45:03
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