Luai joins Parramatta, Marshall slams relationship breakdown rumours<\/a><\/p>\nBenji Marshall has slammed “bull**** rumours” claiming a fractured relationship with Jarome Luai contributed to the star five-eighth’s early exit from Wests Tigers.<\/p>\n
Contracted until the end of the 2029 NRL season, Doueihi was said to have fallen out with Marshall after making himself unavailable for Saturday’s 56-10 loss to Canberra.<\/p>\n
The playmaker was upset about being asked to move from halfback to lock to make way for rookie debutant Javon Andrews.<\/p>\n
But the 27-year-old could now even be rushed back for Sunday’s clash with Parramatta following Monday’s clear-the-air meeting.<\/p>\n
“It was a very positive and productive meeting,” Mielekamp read from a brief prepared statement.<\/p>\n
“Adam will be at training tomorrow, which is a very good sign.”<\/p>\n
Asked to elaborate on Monday’s talks, Mielekamp was tight-lipped.<\/p>\n
“What was said in the room will stay in the room,” he said.<\/p>\n
“That’s important for us as a club. We’re all doing what’s best for the club.”<\/p>\n
The Doueihi drama is the latest controversy to hit the embattled club after superstar playmaker Jarome Luai recently signed a one-year deal with the Eels ahead of his arrival at the PNG Chiefs for their 2028 entry to the competition.<\/p>\n
After briefly sharing top spot on the table this season, the Tigers have dropped to second-last and out of finals contention for a 15th consecutive season.<\/p>\n
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