Tigers land International star as quick participant swap with Storm confirmed: Transfer Centre

The Tigers and the Storm have finalised a participant swap deal that may ship Shawn Blore to Melbourne and Justin Olam the opposite approach on three-year offers.

“Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm that former Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam has joined the club on a three-year deal,” The Tigers stated in an announcement.

The PNG worldwide has been launched from his contract on the Storm and can hyperlink up along with his new Wests Tigers teammates on Monday.

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Olam, a premiership-winner and 2021 Dally M Centre of the Year, scored 46 tries in 104 appearances throughout six seasons with the Storm, the place he made his NRL debut in 2018.

The 30-year-old has represented his nation on 14 events, making his worldwide debut for Papua New Guinea in opposition to Fiji in 2016.

Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall is worked up by Olam’s arrival.

“Justin is a world-class player who will bring plenty of experience to our team,” Marshall stated.

“He is a proven winner who has played at the highest level.

“His leadership and communication will be very valuable to our club.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Justin and his family to our family at Wests Tigers.”

Olam says he’s trying ahead to the subsequent chapter in his rugby league profession.

“I was really impressed by Benji [Marshall] and his vision for me and the team, and it’s so exciting to be here,” Olam stated.

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“I’m keen to put in the work and win the trust of the boys and the coaches at training, and hopefully contribute to what the club is building.”

Shawn Blore has additionally been granted a contract launch and can make the transfer from Wests Tigers to Melbourne Storm within the coming days.

The 23-year-old ahead performed 33 video games in his 4 years at Wests Tigers, lacking your complete 2022 season by harm.

Marshall says Blore has given so much to the membership over the previous few years.

“We wish Shawn all the best with his future and thank him for his contribution to Wests Tigers,” Marshall stated.

“He’s a great person and he’s developed some lifelong friendships in his time at our club.”

The Storm launched an announcement of their very own on Olam’s departure and Blore’s arrival.

“Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers have agreed on a player swap that will see Justin Olam and Shawn Blore trade jerseys for the start of the 2024 NRL season,” the Storm stated in an announcement.

“In the second player transfer between the two clubs in recent years, Olam and Blore will begin training with their new teammates on Monday.”

Storm CEO, Justin Rodski, stated the settlement between the 2 golf equipment will give each gamers a contemporary begin for the 2024 season.

“Juzzi is first and foremost a great person and much-loved by the players, coaches, staff and of course Melbourne Storm members and fans” Rodski stated.

“He has not only worn the purple jersey with passion, but he has also represented his home country and community in Papua New Guinee with great pride.

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“It is always difficult to say goodbye to players who have made such a great contribution to our Club like Juzzi, but it also presents both he and Shawn a new opportunity to continue their careers in a new setting.

“Juzzi leaves a premiership player and will always be Storm player #187 and welcomed back at AAMI Park in the future.”

Olam is famend for his fearless fashion of play and is a cult hero in his dwelling nation, Papua New Guinea. He has proudly represented Papua New Guinea 14 instances, the PNG Prime Minister’s XIII twice and the PNG Nines thrice.

He was a member of the 2020 NRL Premiership successful crew and the joint winner of the 2021 Dally M Centre of the Year. Since making his debut for Melbourne Storm in spherical 9 2018 in opposition to the St George Illawarra Dragons, he has made 104 appearances and scored 46 tries for the membership.

Rodski stated the inclusion of Blore, who signed a three-year cope with Storm, will add additional power to the ahead pack.

“We are really excited about bringing Shawn into the Storm system. He is rated as one of the most promising younger players in the game having represented the Junior Kangaroos and NSW Under 18s,” Rodski stated.

“He’s a player that has been of interest since his junior rep days, leading the Panthers’ SG Ball side to a Premiership in 2018, and shown great resilience having returned from injury to play 15 games last season with Wests Tigers.”

Blore made his NRL debut for Wests Tigers in Round 11 in opposition to the Parramatta Eels in 2020 however missed your complete 2022 season as a result of a severe knee harm, returning with 15 NRL appearances final season.

Both gamers will head to their respective new golf equipment subsequent week.

FULL NRL TRANSFER CENTRE

BRONCOS

2024 squad: Adam Reynolds (2024), Ben Te Kura (2026), Billy Walters (2024), Blake Mozer (2025), Brendan Piakura (2027), Corey Jensen (2025), Corey Oates (2024), Cory Paix (2025), Deine Mariner (2027), Delouise Hoeter (2024), Ezra Mam (2024), Fletcher Baker (2025), Jaiyden Hunt (2025) Jesse Arthars (2026), Jock Madden (2026), Jordan Pereira (2024), Jordan Riki (2027), Kobe Hetherington (2025), Kotoni Staggs (2025), Martin Taupau (2024), Patrick Carrigan (2028), Payne Haas (2026), Reece Walsh (2025), Selwyn Cobbo (2025), Tristan Sailor (2025), Tyson Smoothy (2024), Xavier Willison (2025)

Development gamers: Coby Black (2024), Israel Leota (2025), Josh Rodgers (2024)

2024 positive aspects: Fletcher Baker (Roosters), Jaiyden Hunt (Dragons)

2024 losses: Kurt Capewell (Warriors), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Keenan Palasia (Titans), Tom Flegler (Dolphins), Logan Bayliss-Brow (unsigned)

Coach: Kevin Walters (2024)

RAIDERS

2024 squad: Albert Hopoate (2025), Ata Mariota (2026), Brad Morkos (2024), Chevy Stewart (2026, MO 2027), Corey Horsburgh (2027), Corey Harawira-Naera (2025, PO 2026), Danny Levi (2025), Elliott Whitehead (2024), Emre Guler (2025), Etan Strange (2025), Harley Smith-Shields (2024), Hohepa Puru (2024, MO 2025), Hudson Young (2027), Jamal Fogarty (2025, co 2026), James Schiller (2024), Jordan Rapana (2024), Joseph Tapine (2027, PO 2028), Josh Papalii (2024, MO 2025), Kaeo Weekes (2025), Matthew Timoko (2025), Morgan Smithies (2026), Nick Cotric (2024), Pasami Saulo (2024), Peter Hola (2024), Sebastian Kris (2027), Simi Sasagi (2025), Tom Starling (2025), Trey Mooney (2024), Xavier Savage (2025), Zac Hosking (2026), Zac Woolford (2024)

Development gamers: Adrian Trevilyan (2025), Noah Martin (2026), Troy Dargan (2025), Utuloa Asomua (2025), Vena Patuki-Case (2025)

2024 positive aspects: Zac Hosking (Panthers), Simi Sasagi (Knights), Kaeo Weekes (Sea Eagles), Morgan Smithies (Wigan)

2024 losses: Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Matt Frawley (Leeds Rhinos), Jarrod Croker (retired), Clay Webb (unsigned)

Coach: Ricky Stuart (2025)

BULLDOGS

2024 squad: Bailey Biondi-Odo (2024), Blake Taaffe (2025), Bronson Xerri (2025), Chris Patolo (2024), Connor Tracey (2026), Drew Hutchison (2025), Hayze Perham (2024), Jackson Topine (2024), Jacob Kiraz (2027), Jacob Preston (2027), Jaeman Salmon (2025), Jake Turpin (2025), Jeral Skelton (2024), Jordan Samrani (2025), Josh Addo-Carr (2025), Josh Curran (2025), Karl Oloapu (2026), Kitione Kautoga (2025), Kurt Mann (2025), Liam Knight (2024), Matt Burton (2027), Max King (2024), Poasa Faamausili (2025), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2025), Reed Mahoney (2026), Ryan Sutton (2025), Samuel Hughes (2024), Stephen Crichton (2027), Toby Sexton (2024), Viliame Kikau (2026), Zac Montgomery (2024)

Development gamers: Bailey Hayward (2025), Joseph O’Neill (2024), Joash Papalii (2025), Kurtis Morrin (2025), Michael Gabrael (2025)

2024 positive aspects: Connor Tracey (Sharks), Bronson Xerri (return from ban), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Blake Taaffe (Rabbitohs), Jaeman Salmon (Panthers), Josh Curran (Warriors), Drew Hutchison (Roosters), Kurt Mann (Knights), Jake Turpin (Roosters), Poasa Faamausili (Dolphins)

2024 losses: Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Tevita Pangai Junior (retired), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Luke Thompson (Wigan Warriors), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles), Braidon Burns (unsigned), Declan Casey (unsigned)

2025 positive aspects: Mitchell Woods (upgraded)

Coach: Cameron Ciraldo (2027)

SHARKS

2024 squad: Billy Burns (2024), Blayke Brailey (2026), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2024), Braydon Trindall (2025), Briton Nikora (2025), Cameron McInnes (2025), Dale Finucane (2025), Daniel Atkinson (2025), Jack Williams (2024), Jayden Berrell (2024), Jesse Colquhoun (2024), Jesse Ramien (2026), Kade Dykes (2025), Kayal Iro (2024), Nicho Hynes (2029), Niwhai Puru (2024), Oregon Kaufusi (2024, MO 2025), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2025), Royce Hunt (2025), Sione Katoa (2026), Siosifa Talakai (2026), Siteni Taukamo (2024), Teig Wilton (2025), Thomas Hazelton (2024, CO 2025), Toby Rudolf (2026), William Kennedy (2025)

Development gamers: Dylan Coutts(2025), Liam Ison (2025), Mawene Hiroti (2024), Max Bradbury (2024), Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha (2024)