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.
That led to Nofoaluma taking the alleged comments to the Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) as the winger took legal advice over the issue.
He then refused to train with the Tigers which was seen as the first breach before arriving late to training after two weeks of talks between himself, Wests and the RLPA.
Now the Sydney Morning Herald has reported that a second breach has led to his termination, with the Australian publication reporting that Nofoaluma suffered a stomach problem last week before remaining untraceable for 48 hours.
“Wests Tigers has today released winger David Nofoaluma from the remaining two years of his playing contract,” the club wrote in a statement.
“The club and player have agreed to terminate the contract by mutual consent, effective immediately.
“Interim CEO Shane Richardson has thanked Nofoaluma for his services to Wests Tigers.
“We thank David for all that he has given to this club over the past decade,” said Richardson.
“We wish David all the very best with his future.”
