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David Brand's avatar

why was luai allowed to be signed or even spoken to before nov1 the season before of last contract year?….i dont understand why mal couldnt talk to preston or burton unless they are already signed for 2027 but even then that doesnt make sense why luai could be spoken to

the bears were always on the back foot cos mal doesn’t have a good nrl coaching record and its got to be what 20years since he coached canberra and then went into politics for 5mins….

Anthony Brand's avatar

Cheers for reading bro. Luai was an outlier in the fact he had the option to talk to other clubs inserted in his contract so was essentially on a year to year deal. My understanding was he spoke to PNG just days before that option to talk expired at the Tigers.

David Brand's avatar

ah so it wasnt special treatment for luai over other players/coaches

Anthony Brand's avatar

A bit of a grey area mate due to year to year scenario with a clause in his contract. But legal. Bears are being absolutely punished.

S Janab's avatar

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