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Margie McDonald

Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party

Jarome Luai's first hat-trick has helped the Tigers rebound from a record loss and beat the Titans. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

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.

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