Rock Hopper Steve
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Jolls if Galvan and Sharpe from what we have seen at present were off contract at the same time and their managers were wanting 1mill who would you pick.
OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.
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426Tlgerland
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Sharpe
Jolls
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At a mill right now I wouldn't select either. I would pass on them both and develop Latu. The $ saved would be for a beast second rower and a lock. If I had to choose on what has been shown it would be Sharpe; however, if I was on the recruitemnt staff I think I would perservere with Galvin; I think he could be one of those unicorns that come along every so often that you can build a team around.
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tigerballs
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$500 max
Rock Hopper Steve
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Lol mate if we were at Randwick right now you just backed 2 horses for the win in the same race, it is a tough decision to pick between the 2, can understand the difficulty on the recruitment and retention decisions clubs have to make when it is so vital to get it right.
Jolls
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Sort of - I had to put two different hats on. If it was what has been shown to date it woudl be Sharpe. He is a bit more mature as a footballer - so that was the answer to the direct question. If I was looking to the future I would take the development odds (but at a short term loss).
That’s his current size. Put an extra 10kg on and he would go well at 13
supercoach
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The fact he is tied up with us till the end of 2026 certainly works in our favour. Some clubs will be reluctant to wait to 2027 to get his services. It also gives us a big bargaining chip.
Unless we are offered a top shelve player in return I would not even consider a early release, and come November he signs elsewhere, he is out of the no6 role.
Unless we are offered a top shelve player in return I would not even consider a early release, and come November he signs elsewhere, he is out of the no6 role.
pawsandclaws1
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Latu is around 88kg but he has strong defence and has genuine pace to cover in defence. For a team which struggles with defence, these are important attributes. Marshall has a decision to make about which young player will receive the tuition from being paired with Luai. Imo, this is not a decision that can be delayed. The nonsense from Galvin's camp about other clubs bringing their cheque books should inform Marshall of what will happen notwithstanding the numerous requests for release last summer.
crazycat
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Thats a big call though.
Which is what worries me.
"Hey this guy who in reserve grade, carved it up at 13. Currently is playing 5/8 and doing decent?... lets add 10kg of muscle on him and assume he can keep carving it up in another position".
When Ingles bulked up, his game really changed. You really have to strengthen the knees and have a totally different fitness program. I don't see that sophistication from our training staff.
People can be absolute Hero's in reserve grade. Jayden Sullivan for example. First grade is a different beast. Yes Lawrence made that transition from Center to front row, and did OK. With Galvin it's likewise a transition and what if he only does OK?
crazycat
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Add to that,
Galvin may have his brother "in training" with us. But we have Samuela, Sione and Latu signed.
Were not going to have this stupid "will he or won't he" stay. Being honest, NRL 5/8's grow on trees.
Sure good Halfbacks are rare, but 5/8's are easy enough to get. If Latu doesn't work at 5/8, he could be moved to FB, Center or elsewhere.
Galvin has refused to play Center. IMHO he would be better there and we had a clear gap there.
That said, Latu hasn't shown the right attitude at Training. If he isn't going to work hard, well bench for you.
AmericanHistoryX
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Galvin has refused to play centre? Okay. Source please
Snowy
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I just find myself angry at this whole situation 😒
We finally unearthed some talent and automatically he's wanting to go elsewhere.
We finally unearthed some talent and automatically he's wanting to go elsewhere.
twentyforty
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This player agency has that same pattern of players simply dropping off in form, like Galvin has in his 5 or 6 last games. I don’t think Benji has the nads to drop Galvin, but would be great for Latu to get a few games.
I was thinking about this the other day . When we talk about building a club around someone , how often does that player insinuate they want to leave. .
Like Cleary, the only time it was even mentioned was when his dad was here , and his dad went back there to squash it.
Trobojevic brothers ? Has that ever even been mentioned .
Teddy since he went to the roosters ?
How often does a player who is all about the money ,and getting the best deal , actually be the best player in the best club .?
Is it really a good idea to give the money to Galvin , if we have to go to overs to get him to re-sign . And build the club around him . I dunno . Even Luai coming here , is also about affecting change in your childhood club . There’s an emotional investment .
Brooks wasn’t worth over a million, didnt he end up over a million cause his contract was back ended to help the club deal with cap issues.
king_sirro
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He is a hell of a player when he doesn't overplay his hand. He was great today
