Jarome Luai vs Cameron Munster, Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm, Round 20
Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai has a stunning message for his arch rival Cameron Munster forward of their blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown on Saturday night time, and it’s one the Melbourne magician may take both method.
The pair, each instinctive generals on the left aspect of the sphere, clashed within the 2020 grand remaining, and Munster received one up on his youthful rival when the Storm received the premiership.
Luai had a win over Munster in spherical 2 this yr when the Panthers prevailed 12-10. Then, earlier than Luai’s Origin debut in Townsville final month, Munster stated the Maroons wanted to “make him realise how laborious the Origin area is”.
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As a substitute, Luai schooled Munster and the Blues received 56-6 earlier than wrapping up the sequence at Suncorp Stadium. There was a simmering feud and innuendo between the duo the place what’s unsaid or hinted at is simply as revealing as what’s proclaimed.
Munster received a contest with the Storm in 2017 when Luai was simply 20 and coming by the grades at Penrith. The St Mary’s junior conceded Munster was a participant he would give a mouthful to if required but in addition a kindred spirit and a footballer he regarded to for inspiration as a teenager.
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“I did. Particularly after I first got here into grade, simply with the instinctiveness he performs with,” Luai stated.
“He has received a deadly left foot as nicely. He performs off the cuff and performs what he sees. He will certainly be one to look at for us this week.
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“I do get pleasure from (the rivalry with Munster). He is among the prime five-eighths within the comp, however I don’t see him a lot on the market as a result of we play on reverse sides of the sphere.
“There in all probability could be just a few phrases exchanged if we have been on the identical aspect.
“I’ve had a bit to do with him and he’s an actual good man off the sphere however a very laborious competitor on it. I really like competing towards the most effective.”
Luai was removed from his greatest within the 18-12 win over the Broncos on his return from a knee damage. The Panthers missed 66 tackles and Luai missed seven himself. The Storm will run riot at Suncorp Stadium if that’s repeated.
“We have now received a very good defensive coach in Cameron Ciraldo and he will likely be into us this week about it,” Luai stated.
“I believe we let one another down. We set actually excessive requirements for ourselves. We did get the win, however the vibe was that we weren’t on, particularly defensively.
“We have to work on that, and if we don’t Melbourne will make us pay.”
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The rivalry with the Storm is actual and has Luai pumped for Saturday night time.
“When the highest two groups come collectively it’s all the time going to be a fierce battle,” he stated.
“I’m fairly excited to be trustworthy with you, particularly after that efficiency (towards Brisbane). I do know the boys are going to stand up for it. There are positively areas we must be higher.
“We’re a bit low on troops, however that’s no excuse. We have now received a tradition the place whoever places that jersey on must do a very good job for himself and the crew.”
Luai stated his knee held up effective after the Broncos conflict and he could be match to tackle Melbourne.
“The knee is nice. There’s a little bit of mentality stuff round it, however the boys helped me out,” he stated.
“I used to be actually joyful simply to be on the market and get a gritty win.”
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