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Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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What … a common sense post… season start must be around the corner
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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I agree with what your saying, but a player is worth what the market is willing to pay. NRL clubs are under massive pressure from fans,sponsors and the media to deliver success. Clubs will often throw common sense out the window in their chase for success and I think in Galvin’s case this may well happen.

The media have built him up to be the next best thing and the boy with the squeaky clean image. I guess we will know soon enough but I think a few clubs will risk plenty on his signature .
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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He shouldnt.
I think people are concerned that common sense will not play a role in his next contract.
The talk about him in season 24 was ridiculous quite frankly...there wasnt many of us that saw it that way though.
He shouldnt have this pressure on him. He is still on training wheels and commentators are suggesting he will be massive in this game. Theres people on here stating he'll be an immortal. Theres influential people in the game stating he is a superstar already. Its not fair.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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If Galvan was on the market right now any sensible club wouldn't offer more than 650K, well maybe the knights would with their record, needs to show a lot more for me to be worth 1mil come 27, but some desperate club might be willing to beat up their salary cap on potential.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
If Galvan was on the market right now any sensible club wouldn't offer more than 650K, well maybe the knights would with their record, needs to show a lot more for me to be worth 1mil come 27, but some desperate club might be willing to beat up their salary cap on potential.
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We have him contracted to us until the end of 26. Clubs can't legally start talking to him until Nov this year so there is no rush to get this resolved. We are in the box seat because he doesn't need an upgraded contract tomorrow. I have no doubt that Richo has spoken with Moses and has an understanding of what the agent is pushing.

As we transition from rebuild to title shot the key for us is to have a balanced roster with enough cap space to open a premiership title window starting 2026; although it would be nice if we could do something in 2025.

If Galvin is offered overs by some other club trying to buy a premiership window, and that would bend our cap out of shape to counter, then we simply let him go. We can't control that. We need to focus on what we can control; which is our cap and our roster.

If you haven't listened to the Shannon Gallant interview on the WT Faithful podcast do yourself a favour and listen to the latest production. It highlights how the pathways are being developed with an eye to providing a balanced roster of talent to grow the club. We are heading in the right direction - there will be bumps along the road but there is a plan, and it is starting to deliver.

If Galvin and Moses want to hold out until November and test the market - so be it. That will not stop us developing Latu, without the pressure and scrutiny Galvin is under, to fill the void if he goes. If I was king for a day that would be my short term plan; with Galvin moving elsewhere in the roster to make the most of the talent we have.

Richo will have an opportunity to make an upgrade offer and, if that is unsccessful, come back with another offer in November. I doubt he will throw our cap out of balance for Galvin as we also have Latu, a football nursery, and a plan that wasn't developed by circus clowns.

Sit back, relax and start to enjoy the ride up the ladder!
 
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GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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Gnr what do you think he's worth today?
 
Tucker said:
He shouldnt.
I think people are concerned that common sense will not play a role in his next contract.
The talk about him in season 24 was ridiculous quite frankly...there wasnt many of us that saw it that way though.
He shouldnt have this pressure on him. He is still on training wheels and commentators are suggesting he will be massive in this game. Theres people on here stating he'll be an immortal. Theres influential people in the game stating he is a superstar already. Its not fair.
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Then you have @tigermate wishing he gets injured so no other club can poach him 🤣
 
Jolls said:
We have him contracted to us until the end of 26. Clubs can't legally start talking to him until Nov this year so there is no rush to get this resolved. We are in the box seat because he doesn't need an upgraded contract tomorrow. I have no doubt that Richo has spoken with Moses and has an understanding of what the agent is pushing.

As we transition from rebuild to title shot the key for us is to have a balanced roster with enough cap space to open a premiership title window starting 2026; although it would be nice if we could do something in 2025.

If Galvin is offered overs by some other club trying to buy a premiership window that would bend out cap out of shape to counter then we simply let him go. We can't control that. We need to focus on what we can control; which is our cap and our roster.

If you haven't listend to the Shannon Gallant interview on the WTF podcast do yourself a favour and listen to the latest production. It highlights how the pathways are being developed with an eye to providing a balanced rosted of talent to grow the club. We are heading in the right direction - there will be bumps along the road but there is a plan, and it is starting to deliver.

If Galvin and Moses want to hold out until November and test the market - so be it. That will not stop us developing Latu, without the pressure and scrutiny Galvin is under, to fill the void if he goes. If I was king for a day that would be my short term plan with Galvin moving elsewhere in the roster to make the most of the talent we have.

Richo will have an opportunity to make an upgrade offer and, if that is unsccessful, come back with another offer in November. I doubt he will throw our cap out of balance for Galvin as we also have Latu, a football nursery, and a plan that wasn't developed by circus clowns.

Sit back, relax and start to enjoy the ride up the ladder!
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Nice post Jolls I listen to all the tiger's podcasts, I have said on here before the sheer weight in our junior's area will throw up talent in most positions eventually now the platforms have been laid in 2 years time if Galvan wants out if the system is working there may well be a couple of new talents coming through that's if the poachers don't pick them off.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
If Galvan was on the market right now any sensible club wouldn't offer more than 650K, well maybe the knights would with their record, needs to show a lot more for me to be worth 1mil come 27, but some desperate club might be willing to beat up their salary cap on potential.
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A new franchise with 30 vacant spots would be very interested.
 
BunganHead Tiger said:
Hey Buttface, I'll tell you how good Mick Neil was. In 1989 Balmain paid out a Motza to bring highly fancied Great Britain five eighth, Shaun Edwards out to partner Gary Freeman in the halves. Shaun Edwards went on to enjoy a glittering career, winning the Man Of Steel award, representing Great Britain on 36 occasions including 14 appearances as captain. He also had an OBE bestowed upon him. However in the 1989 Grand Final Shaun Edwards was relegated to the reserves bench....because 'Ginger Megs' was preferred as five eighth.
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Mick Neill played for Wests before Balmain didn't he?
He was very good - not detracting from that whatsoever - but I thought Edwards was complete crap when he was at Balmain.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Take a breath people. It’s really premature to think he is going to get a million dollars come his next contract. He’s still a teenager, playing for a bottom club. He might be on the trajectory of being a million dollar player, but more likely when he’s 24-25. He’s not getting that money at 20, not having played Origin or won a premiership. Or a finals game for that matter.
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Dunno about that.
His next contract is in 3 years....

Roosters are paying Sam Walker 1mil they say,
If he can get it - Almost anyone could...
 
liltiger said:
He's one of those guys every team needs just a middle defensive workhorse, doesn't bust the line but takes a hit up to give the lads a break, doesn't rattle bones on tackles but makes his tackles, isn't the quickest but hardly misses a tackle. He is just super reliable, he won't win you a game but I can't really remember him costing us one either. Every team needs a Twal to fill a gap in their line somewhere.
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Spot on.

Richo was very clear about this type of player needed on your roster. He specifically mentioned him by name.
 
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