David Nofoaluma’s contract has been terminated by the Wests Tigers, ahead of Super League clubs pursuing the winger.
Nofoaluma’s career with the Tigers comes to an agonizing conclusion; in 192 games for the Concord club, he scored
100 tries.
At the conclusion of the 2022 NRL season, the 30-year-old was leased out to the Melbourne Storm, but not before he
was allegedly informed by new Wests head coach Benji Marshall that he would not play first-grade for the team ever
again.
As a result, Nofoaluma sought legal counsel on the matter and reported the claimed remarks to the Rugby League
Players’ Association (RLPA).
Following two weeks of discussions between himself, Wests, and the RLPA, he subsequently chose not to train with
the Tigers, which was viewed as the first breach, and then showed up late for training.
The Sydney Morning Herald now reports that Nofoaluma’s termination is the result of a second breach. According to
the Australian magazine, Nofoaluma experienced a stomach issue last week and vanished from sight for 48 hours.
In a statement, the team said, “Wests Tigers has today released winger David Nofoaluma from the remaining two
years of his playing contract.”
“With immediate effect, the club and player have decided to mutually terminate the contract.
“Nofoaluma has been thanked by interim CEO Shane Richardson for his services to the Wests Tigers.”
Richardson added, “We are grateful to David for everything he has contributed to this club over the last ten years.”
“We hope David has the best possible future.”
Super League teams will undoubtedly be alarmed by Nofoaluma’s departure from Wests, as the 30-year-old is not
only a prolific try-scorer but also a strong ball carrier when coming out of defense.
