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RL:Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party

Jarome Luai Gold Coast (Organization) Tigers Wests Tigers Gold Leichhardt Oval

Admitting criticism of his signing with the PNG Chiefs had affected him, Wests Tigers skipper Jarome Luai has provided the perfect response with a hat-trick in his side's 36-28 win over Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval.

Last month's announcement the Samoan international was the Chiefs' first signing ahead of their arrival in the NRL in 2028 preceded a loss of form for the Tigers, sparking claims from some that the news had become a distraction.

The joint venture club had won only one of their previous five games before facing the Titans, including a last-start record 68-0 thrashing from Penrith.

"When you lose it (the criticism) affects you … it did to be honest," Luai said.

"But (coach Benji Marshall) sat me down one day and said just wipe all of that - they (team-mates) love you for who I am.

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