Sign up now ><\/a><\/p>\nJarome Luai signs for the PNG Chiefs.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n
\u201cJarome is a world-class player and a proven winner. Securing his signature is a big step forward for our club and for Rugby League in Papua New Guinea. We said we would attract the best players in the competition and we\u2019ve done that. It is a proud moment for us,\u201d said Michael Chammas, the PNG Chiefs General Manager Football.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe embodies the style, passion, and competitiveness we want our team to represent. We\u2019re thrilled to welcome Jarome and his family to the Chiefs family. I also want to wish him and the Wests Tigers all the best in the upcoming 18 months and would love nothing more for him to finish his time at the club with another premiership ring.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson continued: \u201cToday is a very proud moment in our short history, signing a player of Jarome\u2019s experience and quality sends a message that we\u2019re serious about the development of this club. \u00a0Having Jarome and his family in PNG on the weekend showed his commitment and passion for the game and his belief in what we\u2019re building. We\u2019re very<\/p>\n
passionate about Rugby League in PNG, it\u2019s what brings us together as a nation and it was great for Jarome to see that on the weekend. We now have player 001 and we\u2019re ready to build out the strongest list in the competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chiefs Chair Catherine Harris added: \u201cWe\u2019ve signed our head coach, we\u2019ve signed our General Manager Football, our Recruitment boss and now we\u2019ve locked in our first player. My board and executive team promised we would build out the most talented roster in the<\/p>\n
competition and that we would represent PNG with pride. \u00a0Just like us, Jarome puts family and culture first, having his commitment signifies everything the Chiefs stands for and we\u2019re very proud to have him as our first signing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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