Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm that former Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam has joined the club on a three-year deal.
The PNG universal has been discharged from his contract at the Storm and will connect up with his modern Wests Tigers colleagues on Monday.
Olam, a premiership-winner and 2021 Falter M Middle of the Year, scored 46 tries in 104 appearances amid six seasons with the Storm, where he made his NRL make a big appearance in 2018.
The 30-year-old has spoken to his nation on 14 events, making his worldwide make a big appearance for Papua Modern Guinea against Fiji in 2016.
Olam scores against the Pumas within the 2023 Preparatory Last
Olam scores against the Jaguars within the 2023 Preparatory Last
Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall is excited by Olam’s entry.
“Justin may be a world course player who will bring bounty of involvement to our team,” Marshall said.
He could be a demonstrated champ who has played at the most elevated level.
Benji Marshall
“His authority and communication will be exceptionally important to our club.
“It’s a delight to welcome Justin and his family to our family at Wests Tigers.”
Olam says he’s looking forward to the another chapter in his rugby association career.
“I was truly inspired by Benji [Marshall] and his vision for me and the group, and it’s so energizing to be here,” Olam said.
I’m sharp to put within the work and win the believe of the boys and the coaches at preparing, and ideally contribute to what the club is building.
Justin Olam
Shawn Blore has too been allowed a contract discharge and will make the move from Wests Tigers to Melbourne Storm in the coming days.
The 23-year-old forward played 33 recreations in his four a long time at Wests Tigers, lost the whole 2022 season through damage.
Marshall says Blore has given a parcel to the club over the past few years.
“We wish Shawn all the best with his future and thank him for his commitment to Wests Tigers,” said Marshall.
