Jarome Luai skipped the Wests Tigers end-of-season awards night. His tenure with the club ended after the event. Reports characterize the situation as a contentious episode. At the ceremony, Wests Tigers players Twal and McGregor received major awards.
Luai has secured a tax-exempt sponsorship deal with PNG-based company Trukai. The new agreement is valued at $2.2 million per season. Luai left the club after missing the awards night. The sponsorship offers him a new arrangement while his Tigers exit is facing criticism.