OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

[Speed2burn]

Those 1-2 plays where we could have won is where he should step up. As the 1.2 million dollar half or 'Batman'. Sadly he is and always will be a Robin, he's a Robin to a 19 year old lol. It will never change. We were leading both games vs knights and warriors and in the last 20 minutes he didn't step up at all. It might take till mid season or later in the season before you guys realise what a waste of money it is, considering how good latu and galvin will be, and where we could spend that money on centres or another 2nd rower

Or could you could argue we are never even in those positions to win without him? This weekend will be very telling anyway without him. Each to their own, but I think he’s been getting better each game without setting up a billion tries

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The thing about Galvin's next deal is that whether it's us or someone else, he will, in all likelihood, be offered a contract well-above his true value at the moment.

So the outcomes aren't that much of a mystery. For me, there's basically two.

Either we stump up the cash and take a gamble on one of the most impressive young kids to come through in decades, or, we check, and allow another team to raise and do the exact, same thing.

He'll be on overs for the next few years.

His next contract could be overs for it's duration if he plateaus or, it could end up being unders if his development continues well and he starts becoming majorly influential in the outcome of games.

Whether we think he worth it or not, or whether he has shown enough yet or whether he deserves it, is neither here or there. He'll get the money.

Either we take the gamble or we don't.

I prefer to hold the cards and dictate terms, so I'm taking that risk.

As @jrtiger @poopy_diaper on Wests Tigers Faithful podcast said, this next contract is more than just Galvin.

It's a contract that will galvanise belief amongst the players & parents in the club's pathways that the Macarthur kids are the future and want to play together to achieve the ultimate success!

It's a contract that will put past demons of Tedesco et al to rest that we are a development club for others!

It's a contract that will show that Richo is God & Benji is his disciple!

Ok maybe being a bit dramatic but it's an important one for the club (regardless of contingencies in place).

 

[Kelce68]

As @jrtiger @poopy_diaper on Wests Tigers Faithful podcast said, this next contract is more than just Galvin.

It's a contract that will galvanise belief amongst the players & parents in the club's pathways that the Macarthur kids are the future and want to play together to achieve the ultimate success!

It's a contract that will put past demons of Tedesco et al to rest that we are a development club for others!

It's a contract that will show that Richo is God & Benji is his disciple!

Ok maybe being a bit dramatic but it's an important one for the club (regardless of contingencies in place).

Absolutely.

Sidebar; good podcast, that.

 

[twentyforty]

Honestly I'm completely against handing Galvin this massive contract for two reasons.
1. He has done nothing in the game yet to earn these sorts of dollars. He has had a brilliant start to his career no doubt but handing a guy who hasn't even played 30 games yet a 5 year deal & paying him over a mill a season is just a recipe for disaster especially when there's long term doubts as to if his best position is in the halves or not.
2. We are putting an incredible amount of pressure on a 19 year old to live up to all these expectations that will come with the price tag & the deal he is signing.... what happened the last time we paid someone a shit tonne of money based on potential?

If we do give him any more than back rower money then we haven’t learned anything from the Suli signing.

 

[liltiger]

Happily agree unless he’s playing really well and we’re in the running for a semi final.

As long as we don't end up losing Latu

 

[Tucker]

Honestly I'm completely against handing Galvin this massive contract for two reasons.
1. He has done nothing in the game yet to earn these sorts of dollars. He has had a brilliant start to his career no doubt but handing a guy who hasn't even played 30 games yet a 5 year deal & paying him over a mill a season is just a recipe for disaster especially when there's long term doubts as to if his best position is in the halves or not.
2. We are putting an incredible amount of pressure on a 19 year old to live up to all these expectations that will come with the price tag & the deal he is signing.... what happened the last time we paid someone a shit tonne of money based on potential?

You know, not trying to start anything here, but there was a stage last year where I was saying all this stuff and getting bashed from pillar to post on here.
Im glad people are beginning to look at things a bit more objectively rather than subjectively.

 

[Tom Shines]

Well, we haven't offered anything yet.

how do we know if he has been offered anything or not? I don’t think Richo is going to give us a running commentary of the negotiations..

 

[426Tlgerland]

As @jrtiger @poopy_diaper on Wests Tigers Faithful podcast said, this next contract is more than just Galvin.

It's a contract that will galvanise belief amongst the players & parents in the club's pathways that the Macarthur kids are the future and want to play together to achieve the ultimate success!

It's a contract that will put past demons of Tedesco et al to rest that we are a development club for others!

It's a contract that will show that Richo is God & Benji is his disciple!

Ok maybe being a bit dramatic but it's an important one for the club (regardless of contingencies in place).

I’m hearing that Wedler journos is saying. 5 year deal $ 5 million and Galvin will still go to market , what would that tell us , he wants more or he wants out

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I’m hearing that Wedler journos is saying. 5 year deal $ 5 million and Galvin will still go to market , what would that tell us , he wants more or he wants out

If the deal is true and he doesn't accept it than for mine he can bugger off, we only want players whose heart is with the Tigers, I think even that money is too much he has potential but has a while to go to be a superstar.

 

[innsaneink]

The thing about Galvin's next deal is that whether it's us or someone else, he will, in all likelihood, be offered a contract well-above his true value at the moment.

So the outcomes aren't that much of a mystery. For me, there's basically two.

Either we stump up the cash and take a gamble on one of the most impressive young kids to come through in decades, or, we check, and allow another team to raise and do the exact, same thing.

He'll be on overs for the next few years regardless.

His next contract could be overs for it's duration if he plateaus or, it could end up being unders if his development continues well and he starts becoming majorly influential in the outcome of games.

Whether we think he's worth it or not, or whether he has shown enough yet or whether he deserves it, is neither here or there. He'll get the money.

Either we take the gamble or we don't.

I prefer to hold the cards and dictate terms, so I'm taking that risk.

Spot on
If we dont some other club will.
Thats all there is to it

 

[twentyforty]

I’m hearing that Wedler journos is saying. 5 year deal $ 5 million and Galvin will still go to market , what would that tell us , he wants more or he wants out

Neil Brien from the SMH is talking $15m to $20m. LOL

 

[innsaneink]

As @jrtiger @poopy_diaper on Wests Tigers Faithful podcast said, this next contract is more than just Galvin.

It's a contract that will galvanise belief amongst the players & parents in the club's pathways that the Macarthur kids are the future and want to play together to achieve the ultimate success!

It's a contract that will put past demons of Tedesco et al to rest that we are a development club for others!

It's a contract that will show that Richo is God & Benji is his disciple!

Ok maybe being a bit dramatic but it's an important one for the club (regardless of contingencies in place).

Haha they ripped me off....i said this last week...it will make everyone take notice and put to bed we are only here as a feeder for others and not just making up the numbers

 

[tigermate]

I’m hearing that Wedler journos is saying. 5 year deal $ 5 million and Galvin will still go to market , what would that tell us , he wants more or he wants out

where did you hear that?

 

[bptiger 0]

If Galvin is signed to that kind of money- a position needs to be found for Latu Fainu or he sucks up too much of our cap to be a back-up.

Then the club needs to find a place for Sullivan.

When you have Doueihi & Mason also on the books- that is 6 viable halves in the squad- not including Bird..

Latu to lock , he done a great job there , and yes pay him $650 after his current contract expires

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Haha they ripped me off....i said this last week...it will make everyone take notice and put to bed we are only here as a feeder for others and not just making up the numbers

While his C head manager is lurking in the Wests Tigers shadows trying to get his claws into our juniors the threat to get them to other clubs will always be present.

 

[innsaneink]

While his C head manager is lurking in the Wests Tigers shadows trying to get his claws into our juniors the threat to get them to other clubs will always be present.

Like we did with the fainus?
Of course this will continue to.occur but the perception we are easy beats and.our good kids want out will be put to bed

 

[TurnStyle]

I don't agree with the commentary around Brown at all.

If the guy up your street gets a crazy price for your house, that's nice, but it doesn't mean that everyone else in the street can now ask for the same money and that other buyers will be compelled to be offering crazy money.

Knights wanted Dylan Brown, they were desperate to make it happen and they've offered huge money. That does not automatically confer onto all other halves in the comp, especially because Brown is not a proven winner nor a rep player.

Excellent post; Really like the house analogy.

Again, it all comes down to value per team.

 

[TurnStyle]

He has zero tries or try assists. Almost no attacking stats. He is worse than adam blair as a signing

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Like we did with the fainus?
Of course this will continue to.occur but the perception we are easy beats and.our good kids want out will be put to bed

Start winning and toughen up, sounds simple enough hey, if only it was that easy, but we look to be on the right path now finally.

 

[TurnStyle]

Just want to put this out there re: Gould's comments about what the tigers should or shouldn't be offering Galvin.

He has created (in the public eye) a catch-22 for the tigers. He's a sneaky bugger who knows all the tricks is old Gus.

He says publicly "They can't put that pressure on the kid".

So then what? You're trying to influence the tigers to offer less than other clubs will. Other clubs like... Hmmm, I don't know... Canterbury?

Straight from the uncle Nick playbook you offer him $850-900 per season, with a house, car, career after league, all sight unseen....

Sounds like a manipulative ploy to get the tigers to low ball themselves out of the equation to me.

Thankfully though, we are no longer run by the clueless leadership of the past and I feel Richo is a bona fidé sparring partner for slimy Gus who knows all the tricks himself.

I'm more than happy to trust his judgement on this by offering what he knows is fair, and if we have another Stef situation, then so be it.

I've said it before - I think Richardson is close to the best appointment or signing the club has ever had.