Lachlan Galvin #277

[GNR4LIFE]

He’s fit and strong, that’s all you need to know.

Then he’d be deceptively strong based on that build. Of course, he hasn’t played against men yet, so take it with some salt.

 

[stephen]

He’s fit and strong, that’s all you need to know.

Does he even lift, Bro?

 

[Bigscreentv]

My guess is that he’ll need another year to build his body up, or he’s taking a big risk injury-wise.

Id say he may see some first grade in 24 towards the end if his form through year in lower grades is excellent,but not much.

The old saying “If you’re good enough, you’re old enough” is a little misleading. Good enough inherently assumes that their body is also ready. If he starts the year in first grade in the halves then that’s a massive mistake on Benjis part. I really can’t see it happening.

 

[Vicious]

My information says he has been so impressive at training that the coaching staff believe he could be ready for NRL immediately.
The upcoming trials will be a genuine selection trial for the round 2 NRL squad..

 

[Tucker]

My information says he has been so impressive at training that the coaching staff believe he could be ready for NRL immediately.
The upcoming trials will be a genuine selection trial for the round 2 NRL squad..

That is retarded.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Unless Benji plays Supercoach and is looking to throw a cheapie into his team to start the season, it doesn’t make any sense to throw him to the wolves in round 2. Why the rush?

 

[innsaneink]

He’s fit and strong, that’s all you need to know.

You're getting very defensive

My information says he has been so impressive at training that the coaching staff believe he could be ready for NRL immediately.
The upcoming trials will be a genuine selection trial for the round 2 NRL squad..

This reminds me MT asked you several times how often you've been attending training... Or If you watch them train... You didn't reply

 

[innsaneink]

My information says he has been so impressive at training that the coaching staff believe he could be ready for NRL immediately.
The upcoming trials will be a genuine selection trial for the round 2 NRL squad..

I really doubt experienced blokes like benji Farah Morris heighno with I'd easily guess 1000+ nrl games experience would even think that let alone suggest it to anyone.
Is he back Training or still in a boot?

It's almost becoming like infatuation

 

[lathami]

As I have previously stated if Galvin is our starting 6 we are screwed. Comparing him to a young Fittler is like comparing Wakeham to Joey Johns. He has never played against men and will get buried and shit the bed, I don't know if he is even up for KOE at this stage of his career.

I agree totally, it also inflates his ego all this talk of him being our starting 5/8th. Dangerous move, if he does not make it. Then he may get disgruntled and push for release. Better to calm the train, bring him in as a centre, tell him his pathway if he can make it. I personally would have him playing at the end of SG ball comp then flegg throughout the year. With 4-6 games of cup dependent on how he handles flegg. Like Tallyn let him play through the grades with the others. I spoke to him the other day and his words on defence were not fantastic, I reckon Fainu has a better defensive attitude at this stage. Benji has a real chance of stuffing this up, to early champ his body’s not there yet, ease him in.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I agree totally, it also inflates his ego all this talk of him being our starting 5/8th. Dangerous move, if he does not make it. Then he may get disgruntled and push for release. Better to calm the train, bring him in as a centre, tell him his pathway if he can make it. I personally would have him playing at the end of SG ball comp then flegg throughout the year. With 4-6 games of cup dependent on how he handles flegg. Like Tallyn let him play through the grades with the others. I spoke to him the other day and his words on defence were not fantastic, I reckon Fainu has a better defensive attitude at this stage. Benji has a real chance of stuffing this up, to early champ his body’s not there yet, ease him in.

Benji was asked a question and everyone has run a mile with the answer. The important thing is he was asked specifically about Galvin, Benji didn’t single him out. What do you expect him to say? Shut the question down like an old curmudgeon like Sheens would do? No, of course he’s going to want to keep the kid thinking he’s every chance. There’s no reason to not keep him hungry and his confidence high. Its a better response then saying “Nah, we’re looking at him for later in the year”. He’s going to be low in the pecking order to start the year.

 

[Vicious]

You're getting very defensive
This reminds me MT asked you several times how often you've been attending training... Or If you watch them train... You didn't reply

I haven’t, but I know someone who has.
It’s well known Benji told the squad from day 1 of pre season that the best performed at training on a regular basis will get opportunities to push for NRL positions, regardless of age, name or reputation.
He’s quite obviously basing his approach on the Wayne Bennett way, treating the entire squad as equals and will be selecting his teams on effort and performance.

 

[Spartan117]

I think we should back of the really young prospects.

They don't need the added pressure.

 

[Snidest 0]

I haven’t, but I know someone who has.

He’s fit and strong, that’s all you need to know.

I'm with ink - you have a peculiar obsession with this young fella.

You evidently are close to or know someone close to the Galvin family - so please stop trying to pretend you are just being an objective observer in regards to this kid.

I hope he goes on to big things with the Tigers - but he is just a very good schoolboy player at this stage!

Fainu has done much more at a higher level at a similar age.

 

[Vicious]

I think we should back of the really young prospects.

They don't need the added pressure.

So if any one of them is a standout in the trials, you don’t want them in the team simply because they are too young ?
I can assure you any player that is a standout in the trials will highly likely be named somewhere in the NRL top 17 come round 2, regardless of age, experience or reputation.
I don’t think Benji is the type of person the promise the squad something he won’t deliver on,

 

[Vicious]

I'm with ink - you have a peculiar obsession with this young fella.

You evidently are close to or know someone close to the Galvin family - so please stop trying to pretend you are just being an objective observer in regards to this kid.

I hope he goes on to big things with the Tigers - but he is just a very good schoolboy player at this stage!

Fainu has done much more at a higher level at a similar age.

Not at all, just trying to educate some of you that doubt he’s in the picture to be selected to play NRL anytime soon and assure you he’s well in the equation, but it will ultimately come down to performance once the games commence.
It’s not pressure or expectation, just reality.

 

[lathami]

Benji was asked a question and everyone has run a mile with the answer. The important thing is he was asked specifically about Galvin, Benji didn’t single him out. What do you expect him to say? Shut the question down like an old curmudgeon like Sheens would do? No, of course he’s going to want to keep the kid thinking he’s every chance. There’s no reason to not keep him hungry and his confidence high. Its a better response then saying “Nah, we’re looking at him for later in the year”. He’s going to be low in the pecking order to start the year.

Yes I do, he’s 18 full of achne and no upper body muscle development. His quote in the interview in defence ‘I just get hold of them and wait for someone to help’. #notready.
Heaps of great juniors around other clubs no one’s rushing them through. He didn’t even play 5/8 in Harold matthews. If u ask me Benji is showing his lack of experience hear. Temper the kid by saying we have big plans for you but we are not going to rush it. Simple.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So if any one of them is a standout in the trials, you don’t want them in the team simply because they are too young ?
I can assure you any player that is a standout in the trials will highly likely be named somewhere in the NRL top 17 come round 2, regardless of age, experience or reputation.
I don’t think Benji is the type of person the promise the squad something he won’t deliver on,

It’s not a promise, it was a generic answer to a specific question.

 

[Telltails]

If they want to keep him I guess they have to let him know that he is in the mix. He is on everyone's radar playing in the lower grades at WTs is not going to appeal. Won't know what he can offer till he has an opportunity until then having him in the conversation is great motivation.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Yes I do, he’s 18 full of achne and no upper body muscle development. His quote in the interview in defence ‘I just get hold of them and wait for someone to help’. #notready.
Heaps of great juniors around other clubs no one’s rushing them through. He didn’t even play 5/8 in Harold matthews. If u ask me Benji is showing his lack of experience hear. Temper the kid by saying we have big plans for you but we are not going to rush it. Simple.

Him giving A BS answer isn’t hurting anybody.

 

[Kelce68]

So if any one of them is a standout in the trials, you don’t want them in the team simply because they are too young ?
I can assure you any player that is a standout in the trials will highly likely be named somewhere in the NRL top 17 come round 2, regardless of age, experience or reputation.
I don’t think Benji is the type of person the promise the squad something he won’t deliver on,

Yes.

An 18 year old will not be selected in the halves for first grade because they play 1 or 2 decent trial matches.

These decisions are far more important than something as flippant as a good game or two against B-grade 'firsts' line-ups.

It is almost so obvious as being blatant that Benji's words were designed as motivation for the younger squad members to keep pushing, but no coach starts a season with an 18 year old debutante, who hasn't played Flegg or Cup, in the halves in the NRL.

I'm super pumped about Galvin's potential, but he will not be picked ahead of Sullivan or Fainu to start the season.

It will not happen.

So let's get back to reality, if at least for a moment.