Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed off-contract five-eighth Jarome Luai “wants to stay” at the foot of the mountains amid reports of interest from the Bulldogs.
The 26-year-old representative star is free to negotiate with rival clubs on November 1, with his current contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season.
With superstar fullback Dylan Edwards and gun backrower Liam Martin also hitting the open market, Panthers powerbrokers have a salary cap headache on their hands.
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But in a big twist, Luai has reportedly lost a lucrative third-party contract after ending his long-time partnership with SFX Sports Group.
The contract with JBL electronic goods was worth $100,000 over two years according to according to Channel 9 reporter Danny…