Canadian Club
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He doesn't turn 18 until July, so he wouldn't be eligible until later in the season. It would depend how the team is going and more specifically how the outside backs are performing.
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Tucker
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Thats correct.
I didnt say he has been bad, in fact I am on the record many times praising the parts of his game that do work. He is a first grader. Thats why I wish to try him in the centres.
Think about our game v Raiders this year. Galvin and Doueihi took turns playmaking wide of the ruck to great effect. Most centres these days do not have the ball skills to take advantage of opportunities, therefore they run it and die with the ball when a simple draw and pass scores. Galvin will be bigger next year as he fills out. He can beat a defender now, with extra muscle this will only continue. He then has the advantage of turning breaks into points due to his skillset.
We also have some good stock in the halves for next year and wont suffer from experimentation.
Tucker
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LOL come off it. Are trying to compare these two players? seriously?
Year_of_the_Tiger
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Because of our awful Centres and back line?
KCTiger2
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For the record I am not against Galvin being tried out in different positions (I think he will end up a backrower personally)
But to question if he has been a good 5/8 this year and use the terrible team around him as a reason for him not being good is silly
The Chad
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You can add in To'a & Fainu if you like!
KCTiger2
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Not trying to compare anyone
You said we have lost 15 with Galvin at 5/8 and used that as an argument for him not being an effective 5/8
My question is does that same logic of yours also apply when I take a player like DCE and point out his teams short comings aswell
Buttface
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He’s neither and he’s been OTT to me too, but he’s correct about Gal playing centre, but his halves are wrong.
I reckon as I’ve said before Gal to centre with Latu at 6 and Luai at 7.
Sometimes you gotta play outta posi to fit them all in.
We just need Latu to hit the ground running like Gal did this year.
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The Chad
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Ok- so is it Doueihi or Galvin at fault for Gagai's break last weekend? Because EVERYONE is blaming Doueihi, who jammed in on his guy, and Galvin who slid behind Doueihi as Gagai broke free doesn't seem to be guilty of anything.
Tucker
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Our outside backs have all had poor seasons. It is no coincidence when they are given no room to operate. Galvins only trick is hitting Fainu. The rest of them go mainly unused
I think AHX is rubbing off on you TS.
I do think he has probably been given a bit too much creative freedom this year, given it's his rookie year. There have been a few instances where an attacking play has broken down because he chose to take the line on instead of passing it.
One thing I think we can all agree on, is he won't be 5/8 when he completely fills out in a few years time.
Betterdays22
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I commented at the beginning of the year that transitioning Galvin into first grade in the centres would be a good option. I think the time they have now devoted, in an awful year, to his development at 6 there is no chance of that happening now.
Im keen to see him bigger and stronger next year
Im keen to see him bigger and stronger next year
Tucker
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Are they all really that awful? Or have they not been fed effectively?
Every time a 5/8 gets the ball their fullback should be lurking.
This very rarely happens, so is it coaching instructions not to happen or if not why does it very rarely happen ?
Players in motion causes confusion in the opposing defence, if there is no players in motion the playmakers are sitting ducks.
The Chad
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Playing wider, with less responsibility, might allow Galvin to see the field better also at this point in his career.
In the end, the way the game is played now, name him at 3, & have him roam in attack if he sees something.
In the end, the way the game is played now, name him at 3, & have him roam in attack if he sees something.
The Chad
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I would disagree there. Nearly every sweep motion has Galvin & Bula on the same side of the field.
When it does happen we worry the opposition, I don’t see it happen enough.
KCTiger2
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Knights got a massive overlap
Doueihi jammed in and hoped they would hit the short ball and they didn’t so that’s his fault
Galvin probably should’ve done better then he did but it’s a tough situation to be in
This is from Fletcher Sharpes 4th try with 24 minutes to go in the second half if I am talking about the wrong one please let me know
No problems buddy , hop good to play second row and wishart to lock , if u get both , then u got cover in case of injury
