Jarome Luai’s ‘amazing’ moment with Sea World helicopter crash survivor Nicholas Tadros

Panthers star Jarome Luai might be a self confessed NRL ‘bad guy’, but he has shown his softer side in heartwarming scenes after Penrith’s incredible grand final win.

The Panthers’ chances of an NRL premiership three-peat looked over when the Broncos shot out to a 24-8 lead in the second half with Luai on the bench battling a shoulder injury, however a Nathan Cleary masterclass brought them back to life and ultimately a grand final win.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Panthers fan Nicholas Tadros receives premiership ring from Jarome Luai.

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Luai has become an inspiration for young Panthers fan Nicholas Tadros, who was left fighting for life after a helicopter crash near Sea World on the Gold Coast last January.

Tadros’ right leg was amputated after the accident that claimed the life of his mother and three others.

Luai visited Tadros numerous times in hospital and was invited into the Panthers’ rooms to celebrate with…