{"id":38916,"date":"2021-02-26T03:40:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T04:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=38916"},"modified":"2021-02-26T07:14:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T07:14:37","slug":"panthers-young-gun-inks-new-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=38916","title":{"rendered":"Panthers young gun inks new deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rising Penrith Panthers<\/a> five-eighth Jarome Luai has landed a three-year contract extension with the club.<\/p>\n

The new deal means the 24-year-old will remain at the Panthers until the end of the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

Luai said he was rapt to recommit to the club after rising through its development system as a St Marys junior.<\/p>\n

"I feel blessed to know I'll be at Panthers for the next four years," Luai said.<\/p>\n

"This is my home. This is where I grew up. This is my family. Every time I pull on that jersey, I'm playing for all those things and more.<\/p>\n

"I think it's going to be a great season and I'm just really excited to get out there and play some footy."<\/p>\n

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Luai made his NRL debut in 2018 and made Penrith's No.6 jersey his own last year, after the departure of James Maloney.<\/p>\n

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary praised Luai's impact on the squad.<\/p>\n

"I first watched Jarome playing alongside Nathan (Cleary) as a 15-year-old," Cleary said.<\/p>\n

"He had to wait a little bit longer to cement his spot in the NRL but the natural combination those two have will be vital for our club over the coming years.<\/p>\n

"Jarome's value to our team is more than just his individual skills. He has an ability to connect the players around him, which is crucial to our success.<\/p>\n

"I look forward to working with him and watching his game continue to grow in the seasons ahead."<\/p>\n

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Luai last year carved out a breakout season as the Panthers won 17 games in a row en route to a grand final berth.<\/p>\n

The Samoan international was selected in the NSW Blues' extended squad and played in the Maori All Stars side's victory against the Indigenous All Stars last weekend.<\/p>\n

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