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Tigers sign star outside back on long-term deal
The Wests Tigers have pulled off a major signing, securing the services of Dolphins outside back Jake Averillo on a massive four-year deal priced at $2.75 million.
Averillo will be in the mix for a spot in the centres next year, but is earmarked as Jarome Luai's halves successor when he departs the club for the PNG Chiefs at the end of 2027.
It is being reported by the Daily Telegraph that the 25-year-old will return to Sydney after agreeing to terms.
Given that Latu Fainu and Jock Madden's contracts expire at the end of next year, it gives Benji Marshall flexible options to tweak his halves pairing for the long-term future of the Tigers.
Wests Tigers sign Jarome Luai replacement as Knights ink deal with State of Origin player
The Wests Tigers are set to sign Dolphins back Jake Averillo as a potential replacement for Jarome Luai when he exits the NRL club in what could be a big coup from Benji Marshall. This comes as the Newcastle Knights have locked down potential Blues debutant Dylan Lucas on a three-year extension.
Confirmation Luai will be joining the PNG Chiefs in 2028 was a blow for the Tigers with the chief playmaker leaving a role in the halves to fill. Although the Tigers are set to confirm the signing of versatile Dolphins back Averillo after coming in late with a big offer.
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Tigers close in on securing Luai replacement from Dolphins
The Tigers have emerged as the frontrunners to secure the signature of a versatile Dolphins star as a potential replacement for PNG-bound Jarome Luai.
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