balmain boy
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The issue is we shouldn't even be considering putting Galvin in the top 30 next season. He's got the same frame as Seyfarth, only he's about 20 kgs lighter. He's not ready for first grade and one off season won't be enough.I think this is the kid who they say is very smart between the ears and is a effort player but wins games with footy smarts not so much natural talent
He should be on a development contract for next season, progressing to the NRL the following year. He should be wanting this too, he's not ready to get thrown to the wolves in the NRL, and there's no need to rush him. The best thing for his development would be playing flegg and NSW cup next season. I highly doubt other clubs would offer him an NRL contract for next season. He's a beanpole.
Every member of the top 30 should be able to contribute to the top 17 if called upon. Most should have proven themselves in the NRL or at least at NSW/QLD/UK level to get an NRL contract, you can have 1-2 young guns signed only on potential in the top 30, but you need to cherry pick them.
The likes of Faagatu, Laulilii (both), S Saukuru, Miller would all be more likely to play first grade next year than Galvin. TDS already has this year due to injury and lack of depth. We can't fit all these kids on nrl deals straight away.
I rate Galvin highly, i just hope we haven't wasted a precious top 30 spot on a player highly unlikely to play first grade. We don't have the quality in our 17 to have players like him as backups...