Panthers player Jarome Luai is expected to make an announcement about his signing with Black Money Enterprises, his management organization.
Danny Weidler of Channel 9 claims that Luai will test his worth on the open market soon, which is the most certain indication to far.
The star five-eighth met with club moses, who expressed their desire to keep him on as their employee, according to a previous article from The Daily Telegraph.
He was informed that he may explore his options elsewhere, though, and that the Panthers could only give a maximum of $800,000 each season.
Luai may be worth more than $1.1 million on the open market because he won three straight premierships at the base of the mountain.
“Jarome is cognizant of the organization’s salary cap capability going forward,” News Corp. was informed by Penrith CEO Matt Cameron.
The star five-eighth met with club moses, who expressed their desire to keep him on as their employee, according to a previous article from The Daily Telegraph.
He was informed that he may explore his options elsewhere, though, and that the Panthers could only give a maximum of $800,000 each season.
Luai may be worth more than $1.1 million on the open market because he won three straight premierships at the base of the mountain.
“Jarome is cognizant of the organization’s salary cap capability going forward,” News Corp. was informed by Penrith CEO Matt Cameron.
Since Jarome has a contract that expires at the end of 2024, we don’t think it’s necessary to accelerate these discussions.
“Jarome, a three-time Premier League player, is sure to draw attention when he becomes available for trade.”
OLD BRONCO’S NRL RECOVERY
Brodie Croft, a former halfback for the Broncos, is said to have turned down offers to play in the NRL and instead committed to a $2 million deal with Leeds in the Super League.
As per The Daily Telegraph, NRL teams were reportedly considering hiring the playmaker who is now at Salford. On Wednesday, the Rhinos made his signing official.
With his 2022 Man of Steel victory, Croft is expected to rank among the highest paid players in the Super League.
Croft was a key member of Salford’s run to the 2022 finals, and it is rumored that the Titans, Wests Tigers, and Dragons had previously inquired about signing him.
Croft was also supposedly going to sign a lucrative nine-year contract to play for the Red Devils through 2030, but in order to relieve financial pressure on the team, he was traded for a $300,000 transfer fee.
The halfback left the Broncos following the 2021 season, having gone through a difficult period under Anthony Seibold in Red Hill.
He did, however, later reverse course in the Super League, and his current assignment is to help the Rhinos, who placed seventh in 2023, improve.
English recruitment for Raiders
Super League premiership champion Morgan Smithies is another Englishman that the Raiders are expected to sign.
According to Yorkshire Live The adaptable forward Smithies, who made his debut for his country this year, has almost signed to a contract with Canberra for the following year.
In Wigan’s victory over Catalans in the Super League grand final last weekend, the 22-year-old played lock. Playing the entire 80 minutes, he ended with the highest tackle total (55) throughout the game.
The article states that the Raiders will reimburse Wigan for Smithies’ transfer fee.
He will join Ryan Sutton, John Bateman, George Williams, and Harry Rushton as the fourth Wigan player to sign with the Raiders.
According to reports, halfback Jamal Fogarty has reportedly signed a new contract with the Raiders that will keep him in the nation’s capital till the end of 2025.
As a result of his contract expiring at the end of 2024, Fogarty was expected to hit the open market on November 1. However, The Daily Telegraph reports that the 29-year-old has since re-signed and now has a 2026 option that will become active if the halfback plays a specific number of games.
With Jack Wighton departing to play for Souths, Fogarty’s acquisition helps Canberra have a better idea of their halves situation for the next two years.
Though no official announcement has been made, it is rumored that rising star Kaeo Weekes of the Sea Eagles has signed with Canberra. Weekes is capable of playing fullback and five-eighth.
Another player who may take over as the five-eighth in 2024 is the teenage phenomenon Ethan Strange, who made his NRL debut for the Raiders this season at center.
The Raiders are wise to lock onto Fogarty, who has one of the league’s top kicking games, given the dearth of good halves available.
