I'll tell you one thing, the victim would've had to be extremely unlucky to die from that. I was expecting a lot worse based on your comments
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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John Cartwright is his uncle.
He probably will head to the UK, but he’s still a very dangerous attack minded right edge forward. Lack of an attacking threat on our right edge is hurting us badly, so someone similar to him could potentially fill a hole for us for a season or two until someone younger comes along.
His defence is not always the best, that has always been his issue, but being able to worry and hurt teams with our attack on a regular basis would take a lot of pressure off our defence.
I would rather offer jeral skeleton something the dogs can't match
Highly likely this has been initiated from JL who is one of his best mates and would be doing all he can to get some quality players to join him here and help turn us into a much better team.
Exactly, if you can’t beat them you need to do what the others are doing to obtain success.
There has been reports for the entire year that Galvin has been declining extensions & asking for releases but when I mention it people on here carry on that the media are just liars & it never happened blah blah blah. Same guys taking the media’s reports as gospel when it suits their agenda tho just like now with To’o.
I think people are taking things are a bit to serious with my question, I posed it as a clear hypothetical which I think people aren’t seeing. I hope Galvin wants to stay, that would be fantastic & hopefully he leads the team in a premiership. But if he doesn’t want to ‘get in the crocodile roll’ as the CEO would say then why tf would you not trade him for the best winger in the comp & proven winner.
I think people are taking things are a bit to serious with my question, I posed it as a clear hypothetical which I think people aren’t seeing. I hope Galvin wants to stay, that would be fantastic & hopefully he leads the team in a premiership. But if he doesn’t want to ‘get in the crocodile roll’ as the CEO would say then why tf would you not trade him for the best winger in the comp & proven winner.
Tom Shines
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comparing To’o with Holmes is not on … To’o is the best at his position … and turns 26 next month .. Holmes is on the way down and just turned 29… no one ..including the Tigers is paying $900k for Holmes
Look through my posts and find it then lad.
These Galvin rumours have 0 credibility.
Kaito
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Who cares. Why are you dragging Galvin back up
constantly. The club & him have put it to bed — he'll
see out his contract, 2 years left. Don't waste Ur time
Tiger Stripes
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No way $900,000, keep looking.
The reports were "Leaked" by his manager. Nothing came from Lachlan himself.
He is going nowhere.
I'll put an Orange Juice on it.
I would also much prefer To’o, but take into consideration Holmes is an extremely fit and fast 29 year old, not some broken down hack. His contract with the Cowboys is rumoured to be around that 900k mark hence he reason they are looking to possibly offload him to help balance their own salary cap.
If the Cowboys were even wiling to contribute 100k meaning his new club would have to fork out 800k per season for him, that is still value for a high quality rep standard player in my opinion.
Kaito
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Comparing To'o to Matt Utai & saying he's limited
lol. Batboy is either in need of attention or a clinician
Edit: not sure if he was comparing Holmes to him
The Chad
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So....he copy & pasted what I've been saying... 😀
Tom Shines
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I can’t agree that Holmes is even worth $800k … maybe $700k… for two years with a third year option in the Tigers favour …if that doesn’t get it done then move on …
balmain boy
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He needs to earn the extension through standout performances in Cuphttps://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/t...liam-knight-super-league-20240730-p5jxu3.html
TIGERS ROOKIE'S METEORIC RISE
Heath Mason in action for the Tigers. Getty
The Tigers keep losing quality players but one that looks set to stay right where he is, is promising utility Heath Mason.
A Tigers junior and 2023 Australian Schoolboy from Thirlmere, Mason has played four games in a meteoric rise to the top grade and looks the goods.
He moves onto a development contract in 2025 after starting this season in SG Ball and his manager is looking to upgrade and extend him with the club on a lengthy deal.
Tucker
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It is an interesting connundrum that has been raised re; Galvin and To'o.
On the surface, To'o certainly improves us. His returns are better than our front rowers and he is a finisher.
For a 26 year old, he has achieved a hell of a lot so far and that experience makes him an old head on young shoulders - invaluable to a squad on and off the field.
Galvin has shown a lot of promise. He is a born NRL player, looking extremely comfortable mixing it with players he used to look up to as a fan on tele. His skill set, body composition and IQ make him a valuable commodity in the league. Is he a 5/8th? I dont think so personally, but he could be a world class backrower...I see lots of rep jerseys in his furture there.
Should we trade Galvin for To'o? Its a decision that could make or break the club.
Its a tough position to be in for Richo.
Does he take the risk that Galvin will re-sign with us and not try the swap deal? This will supply short term pain for potential long term gain, persuant to bringing other players here to keep the kid on the hook.
Does he trust his gut that Lachie will go and do the deal? Only Richo knows the likelyhood of this one based upon conversations completed. This will supply short term gain for potential long term pain. A return to the finals in 2025 would be more likely with To'o in the team than Galvin. That said, what is the ceiling?
Does he come up with some ingenius way of getting them both here? Who else could he offer? Turuva and Matamua as an example?
Im sure he is very busy at the moment. There is a lot more going on than we could come up with as a collective unit on here Id suspect...
Whatever happens, the drama that is Wests Tigers will remain the top billed show in town.
On the surface, To'o certainly improves us. His returns are better than our front rowers and he is a finisher.
For a 26 year old, he has achieved a hell of a lot so far and that experience makes him an old head on young shoulders - invaluable to a squad on and off the field.
Galvin has shown a lot of promise. He is a born NRL player, looking extremely comfortable mixing it with players he used to look up to as a fan on tele. His skill set, body composition and IQ make him a valuable commodity in the league. Is he a 5/8th? I dont think so personally, but he could be a world class backrower...I see lots of rep jerseys in his furture there.
Should we trade Galvin for To'o? Its a decision that could make or break the club.
- Galvin has a career likely stretching to another 15+ years. To'o would have less than 10 left.
- Galvin is versatile - 5/8, backrow, centre. To'o is a meter eating winger.
- To'o provides immediate impact. Galvin still has training wheels on.
- To'o has huge history with Api and Luai as well as Turuva, Staines and Naden. Galvin is still building combinations and relationships in firsts, but does have them with the young guns coming through.
- Us losing a lot of experience this year in the pack would be a plus for To'o as he picks up some of their slack...something our replacements would certainly require.
Its a tough position to be in for Richo.
Does he take the risk that Galvin will re-sign with us and not try the swap deal? This will supply short term pain for potential long term gain, persuant to bringing other players here to keep the kid on the hook.
Does he trust his gut that Lachie will go and do the deal? Only Richo knows the likelyhood of this one based upon conversations completed. This will supply short term gain for potential long term pain. A return to the finals in 2025 would be more likely with To'o in the team than Galvin. That said, what is the ceiling?
Does he come up with some ingenius way of getting them both here? Who else could he offer? Turuva and Matamua as an example?
Im sure he is very busy at the moment. There is a lot more going on than we could come up with as a collective unit on here Id suspect...
Whatever happens, the drama that is Wests Tigers will remain the top billed show in town.
WestsTigers4VR
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Blaize Talagi has informed the eels he’ll be leaving at the end of this season. Could this be what Richo was referring to?
Johnnycash
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Tigers sign blaze talagi 3 year deal
