Jarome Luai was absent from the Wests Tigers end-of-season awards night. His time with the club came to an end 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 secured a tax-free sponsorship deal with PNG-based company Trukai. The recent deal is estimated at $2.2 million per season. Luai departed the club after missing the awards night. The sponsorship provides him with a new setup while his Tigers exit draws criticism.