Overview

• The Wests Tigers suffered their worst defeat in decades, losing 64-0 to the Melbourne Storm, equaling Melbourne’s largest-ever victory margin.
• Jarome Luai’s father posted on social media about his son’s contract ‘get-out clause,’ fueling speculation about the star halfback’s future at the club.
• Coach Benji Marshall described the team’s performance as embarrassing, citing a lack of fight and failure to meet the club’s standards.
• The Tigers’ internal issues have been compounded by earlier tensions, including the demotion of Lachlan Galvin and criticism of the club’s handling of player loyalty and development.
• Jarome Luai has not addressed his father’s post or clarified his intentions, leaving uncertainty over his long-term commitment to the Tigers.