Onitoni Large to Manly

[Tom Shines]

gifted sure, but have you watched him play league? forget the union highlights. he’s scared of the collision.

interesting ..I’ve read nothing but adulation here about this kid …but as soon as he signs elsewhere ….

 

[TigerNeddyK]

gifted sure, but have you watched him play league? forget the union highlights. he’s scared of the collision.

Actually, I agree with this, his brother is NOT afraid of the collision,, he may actually be the pick of the 2

 

[Needaname]

Admittedly I don't know much about Large, but been needing someone with his attributes forever (big + fast).

Anyway, they don't all amount to something.

He is fast, but in no way shape or form is he big.

 

[jrtiger]

interesting ..I’ve read nothing but adulation here about this kid …but as soon as he signs elsewhere ….

Onitoni has wonderful speed and movement, can sum up an overlap and possesses the athletic gifts required to succeed, irrespective of what code he plays. he is going to make a lot of money.

but I have also watched him many times and I have never seen him take the line on the way Galvin or Latu does. if he’s going to play 6, he’s only going to be distributing or kicking unless he finds it within him.

WT wanted to develop him as a centre, he wanted none of it.

 

[TheKhan]

Really sucks because let's be real track record says Galvin will bounce ad soon as he can

 

[Rusty]

So disappointing.

Must be a matter of pathways to first grade. He sees himself as a half. We have Luai, Galvin and Fainu while Manly have Cherry and Brooks.

Somewhat increases the pressure to re-sign Galvin. Losing Makasini too would be a devastating blow

Isn't our old recruiting manager at Manly now...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Really sucks because let's be real track record says Galvin will bounce ad soon as he can

Apparently you are off your head if you suggest that. Given our recent track record of retention, I’m baffled if I know why.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Huge blunder from the club… especially with Galvin not extending yet

This is playing out tge same as Tedesco and Papenhauzen….we lost both then and will lose both Large and Galvin now

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Must have been released as he was under contract for a couple more years.

Surely this means Galvin is prepped to resign as otherwise why would you release Large.

Your thinking is too logical…remember this is Wests Tigers

 

[LUPO]

gifted sure, but have you watched him play league? forget the union highlights. he’s scared of the collision.

Fittler’s son (Zac I think) shits all over O Large… and the Roosters of all clubs lost him to union. Makasini is the kid we need to keep. Having said all that, as much as I love Benji as a person, we really need a strong coach. Could it be that Richo was in England not for players, but maybe for a coach.. enter Sam Burgess

 

[Needaname]

People thinking Large’s move might indicate Galvin might be extending are dreaming. Not saying he will not extend down the track, but his manager will drag it out and squeeze every cent he can and than probably choose another club.

Once again it highlights the absolute waste of time and money being a pathways club under the present NRL salary cap set up

Penrith have made a good fist of it. But they have the cart before the horse.
Ie they have the best Junior League in the state.
Within that you’re bound to put a strong bunch of teams together.
So for some not necessarily a waste of time.

 

[jrtiger]

this forum-wide fear of Galvin leaving needs to stop. he is more than 12 months away from going to free agency and his family have put his agent on ice.

as long as we provide him with a place to develop and a clear plan to become a sustainable footballing entity that is constantly challenging for premierships, he will stay. with Shane Richardson at the club I see no reason why both won’t happen.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I don’t buy the can’t keep them all argument. These are the players you move heaven and earth to keep, especially when they’re under long contracts.

A development club shouldn’t lose their best junior.

Theres 17 clubs soon to be 19. The best young talent will ultimately dilute through the comp.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

this forum-wide fear of Galvin leaving needs to stop. he is more than 12 months away from going to free agency and his family have put his agent on ice.

as long as we provide him with a place to develop and a clear plan to become a sustainable footballing entity that is constantly challenging for premierships, he will stay. with Shane Richardson at the club I see no reason why both won’t happen.

You know there is a legitimate reason why it seems likely Galvin will walk, right? Tedesco and Moses don’t ring any bells? Stef and Ice leaving, and now Large. We have a form in letting our best talent walk out the door. It’s not something you can even argue. And the fact we don’t have a coach makes it even more bleak than when we lost the first two.

 

[Leichhardt_Logger]

Sorry just read the headlines, how can this happen when he’s been signed for years to come?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Sorry just read the headlines, how can this happen when he’s been signed for years to come?

Because he probably asked for a release. And of course we roll over.

 

[hank37w]

Everyone has heard the old saying, "you can't keep them all."

At Wests Tigers sometimes it seems like it it should be, "you can't keep any of them."

 

[jrtiger]

You know there is a legitimate reason why it seems likely Galvin will walk, right? Tedesco and Moses don’t ring any bells? Stef and Ice leaving, and now Large. We have a form in letting our best talent walk out the door. It’s not something you can even argue. And the fact we don’t have a coach makes it even more bleak than when we lost the first two.

you raise a good point, but every case is subjective. if we get to the end of October 2025 and he still hasn’t re-signed then people have a right to be anxious, but we are a long long way away with a lot to play out.

 

[Leichhardt_Logger]

Because he probably asked for a release. And of course we roll over.

Still makes no sense. I’m livid

 

[hank37w]

Because he probably asked for a release. And of course we roll over.

We are like a dog except no one scratches our tummy.