ROUND 20 PREVIEW: 'I'LL WEAR THAT BURDEN'. Why Luai's confession isn't the real story.

Jul 16, 2026 · 25 min · 8 segments

Jarome Luai has fronted the media to address his early Wests Tigers exit, and there's more to his "I'll wear that burden" confession than it first seems. Plus, why comparing Luai's move to Parramatta with the mixed results of the Jonah Pezet deal doesn't tell the full story. Also this episode: Zac Lomax closing in on a big-money PNG Chiefs deal, Toby Rudolf's decision to stay at Cronulla, a massive Sharks vs Knights clash, our tips for every game this weekend, and your BS Messages of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speakers: Mick CarayannisHostDave RiccioHost

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ROUND 20 PREVIEW: 'I'LL WEAR THAT BURDEN'. Why Luai's confession isn't the real story.

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ROUND 20 PREVIEW: 'I'LL WEAR THAT BURDEN'. Why Luai's confession isn't the real story.