Jarome Luai was absent from the Wests Tigers end-of-season awards night. His tenure with the club came to an end after the event. Reports describe the situation as a controversial chapter. At the ceremony, Wests Tigers players Twal and McGregor received major awards.
Luai has secured a tax-free sponsorship deal with PNG-based company Trukai. The fresh deal is valued at $2.2 million per season. Luai left the club after not attending the awards night. The sponsorship offers him a fresh arrangement while his Tigers exit draws criticism.