Jarome Luai skipped the Wests Tigers end-of-season awards night. His tenure with the club ended after the event. Reports describe the situation as a contentious episode. 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 recent deal is valued at $2.2 million per season. Luai departed the club after not attending the awards night. The sponsorship gives him a new setup while his Tigers exit has sparked criticism.