Agreed, it would make my Daly 😄
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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pawsandclaws1
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The best indicator of where May is going is that there' is no news or rumours. Which CEO operates in that way?
Similar to Flanagan announcing the Dragons are out of the DCE race. Why, because his destination is already known.
Similar to Flanagan announcing the Dragons are out of the DCE race. Why, because his destination is already known.
426Tlgerland
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Some say we offered Taylan some type of contract already , is this correct and if so what was it as it looks like he didn’t take it up ?
TigerNeddyK
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Premiership winning 23 year old centre cleared of all charges with a brother playing prop and leading our pack and we offer him a reserve grade spot ?? Come on , at least show him we want him at the club and don’t try to take advantage of his situation…
Jolls
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It is rumoured that he was offered a KoE contract and that has held up discussions. It didn't come out of Richo's mouth so probably just made up scuttlebut. Treat it for what it is - a rumour.
clontarfkid
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Olam confirmed by NRL as official medically retired
A whole new world awaits WTs
A whole new world awaits WTs
BlackWhiteGold
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I did a bit more digging and it seems it currently is Ahmed Merhi of Sportsplayer Management (Tyran Smith & co).
Apologies I was wrong, it was Wok Wright at the time of his exit from the Panthers.
Mentions Merhi in this story: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...r/news-story/bab7facbdfb81a421f6cf26c4149c8cd
hammertime
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Only 1 more impact on our cap to fix, Sullivan
liltiger
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Strange hey to only have one bad contract on our books, can't remember the last time our cap wasn't in good order or living off of backhanded deals and over priced over the hill players on multi year deals.
Interesting.
I could only find Sunia is managed by a Mark Stewart @ Rise Sports Management.
BLK MONEY have taken the athletes off their website but previously they only had a roster of indigenous players + Luai.
Not sure if they've ever been involved with the May brothers or Turuva.
Hard to get much info tho.
Does anybody feel weird that things have been working out for us?
This feeling is so foreign, our administration is getting things done efficiently, out of the limelight and most of all they seem to be correct moves for the first time I can actually remember.
It feels so strange, is this some alternate reality I’ve woken up in? Hahah
BlackWhiteGold
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Justin Olam medically retires, paving the way for Taylan May and Lachlan Galvin at Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have received salary cap dispensation from the NRL following Justin Olam’s retirement, in a move that is expected to give them the financial artillery to re-sign teenage star Lachlan Galvin.March 28, 2025 - 2:50PM
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ory/40ef2ab60f12271fe9494bb267e61156#comments
Wests Tigers have received salary cap dispensation from the NRL for centre Justin Olam in a move that is expected to give them the financial artillery to launch an all-out bid to retain teenage star Lachlan Galvin.
This masthead understands that the Tigers were given the green light by the NRL on Thursday after seeking a cap exemption for Olam, who was forced to medically retire due to a knee injury suffered last year.
The move means the Tigers will have Olam’s salary removed off their cap for the remainder of this year and next. Throw in the departure of David Klemmer, who has joined St George Illawarra, and the club is likely to have an additional seven-figure sum to use to bolster their squad.
At the top of their hit- list is Galvin, the prodigious teenager who is off contract at the end of next season and able to speak to rival clubs when he enters the final year of his deal on November 1.
The Tigers have made no secret of their desire to tie Galvin to a long-term deal and the Olam agreement means they will now have the monetary muscle to bump up his salary cap next season as part of any long-term offer.
Galvin is expected to attract interest from a handful of clubs if the Tigers are unable to get a deal done before the start of November.
Parramatta and the Bulldogs have been prominently linked with Galvin while Manly are now in the market for halves given the imminent departure of Daly Cherry-Evans.
The Tigers will get first shot at tying him down. They now have seven months to secure him to a long-term deal and they are expected to make their move in coming weeks now that Olam’s future has been determined and they know where they stand from a financial perspective next season.
Any offer from the Tigers to Galvin is expected to include a significant upgrade next year and an ongoing commitment that could be worth as much as $1 million a season.
Dylan Brown’s mega-deal with Newcastle has reset the halves market in a big way and Galvin stands to be one of the main beneficiaries.
The Tigers have also been linked to former premiership-winner Taylan May, who recently had domestic violence charges dropped earlier this month.
If May is to join the Tigers, he will partner with his brother Terrell in a new look side which has the club with two wins and one loss to start their year.
Olam thanked the Tigers faithful and his fans throughout his journey.
“With God, anything is possible. I wish I could keep playing, but my body just won’t allow it anymore,” Olam said.
“I came here hoping just to play one game, and I’ve been blessed a hundred times over to have played more than 100.
“Hopefully, I can inspire a young kid — whether here or back home in PNG — to chase their dreams. I believe everything happens for a reason. At the end of the day, it’s God’s plan.
“Thank you to all my friends, family, and anyone who has supported me throughout my rugby league journey — I appreciate you all.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall said it was an honour to have Olam at the club and wished him the best in his future.
“We congratulate Justin on an incredible career in the NRL and for Papua New Guinea,” Marshall said.
“He will go down as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — players to represent PNG. It’s been an absolute privilege having Justin at our club, and we wish him and his family all the very best in the next chapter of their journey.”
Olam finishes his career with a premiership, along with a Dally M centre of the year award.
The Gus playbook
Tiger Stripes
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Exactly, the club has made him an offer. If he wants to commit to WT and play alongside his brother the opportunity is there.
I am beginning to think it is more money or ego at stake.
It has stalled, but is still negotiable to come to some sort of compromise.
Confident Richo will explain the facts from WT's position and what they have planed for the future and the whole team to be successful.
jrtiger
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curious as to whether Richardson is looking into this Morgan Gannon from Leeds the same way NZ are.
21-year-old backrower (191cm, 100kg) who's regarded as a future England international. made his first grade debut at 17. had 12 months off due to concussion but has come back in great knick to start the year. Warriors have offered him a three-year deal starting 2026.
highlights below so you can make a judgement yourselves as to whether we should look into it.
21-year-old backrower (191cm, 100kg) who's regarded as a future England international. made his first grade debut at 17. had 12 months off due to concussion but has come back in great knick to start the year. Warriors have offered him a three-year deal starting 2026.
highlights below so you can make a judgement yourselves as to whether we should look into it.
user118245
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Ask for a favour off salad
Tiger Stripes
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The future, yeah,; But next year?
Teenagers running the show------------bring it on!
Go_You_Good_Things
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The word around the traps ( MMM Sydney news page, DT ) . . . is that Olam's medical retirement has been approved.
Tom Shines
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They must have got it from the clubs announcement
