New Tigers boss Richardson makes pitch to Panther Luai

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Newly installed Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson has wasted no time going on the charm offensive, adamant the NRL club can lure Jarome Luai away from Penrith. Video courtesy: AAP

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00:00 Well, first of all, I'm not aware of the negotiations. I'll meet with Benji over the next day or so

00:05 and discuss what the situation is there. Obviously, he'll have to step in to be part of that negotiation with what Benji wants.

00:11 I've made my feelings on Luau well known for a long time. In my opinion, he was the best young half coming through.

00:18 He's proven at the highest level he was the best young half coming through. Not only that, he's a great team leader.

00:25 That Penrith side revolves around Luau. He is a great person off the field, despite what many media people like to try and make out.

00:34 You couldn't meet a better person than him. You couldn't ask for a better person in the club.

00:39 For Noah Blake, he's obviously one of the top three front-rowers of the game.

00:42 So, all those things are added up, but at the end of the day, I'm not across it yet.

00:46 All I want to do is assist Benji to put together the best roster possible, and obviously I'll be reviewing that with Benji.

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