The NRL was rocked by a breaking report today that the Wests Tigers had given Jarome Luai permission to sign with other clubs for the 2027 season following his decision to link with the PNG Chiefs from 2028. That situation has swiftly evolved into the Parramatta Eels leading the chase for his short term services as they look to simultaneously install a star next to Mitchell Moses and keep the pipeline open for a number of highly touted halves prospects.

Sixties and Forty20 convene for an emergency podcast as the wheels whir into motion for the Eels. Of all the potential players - could Luai be the signing to ignite some recruitment momentum for the Blue & Gold?