OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

liltiger said:
I'll openly admit that I was one of the supporters who would have moved heaven and earth to keep him last year, though I never had a go at anyone on the forum for having a different view. The change for me was the Warriors game, I'll preface this by saying he's only a pup and will get much, much better, though for every good thing he did I can remember a set of six where the play broke down, I distinctly remember one set about 25 metres out of the Warriors line Luai gave him the ball, Galvin crabbed right then back left when he couldn't find someone to give it to or any space to run in and just passed the ball back to Luai who looked lost and just took a hit up and got tackled. It's that, the energy he shows Is amazing I love the fact he always wants the ball and isn't afraid to step up and put his hand up, when he does though he's really raw and alot of the time our attack breaks down. Million dollar players don't do that, 750, 800k I can live with while he learns, I just don't want us tied down on a long term deal based on potential again. Latu came on ran straight and scored, I'm not comparing the two, I'm suggesting maybe we give the other guy a chance to prove himself with Luai in the halves before throwing the chequebook at Galvin.
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The kid is still only 19….rarified atmosphere at his age. Personally think he’ll be worth the long term investment
 
innsaneink said:
Nice sidestep troll

You said Cleary was happy for him to go...I showed quotes saying the opposite...you reply with something totally irrelavant, youre fulla shit
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You're upset with facts. All those guys I've mentioned have played pivotal roles in getting penrith premierships. Martin has a CCM, so does Edwards. To'o has had multiple great finals games. Leota was the best forward in the 2022 and 2023 grand finals. Luai has not starred in a single finals game in his entire career. He is a passenger and always will be
 
innsaneink said:
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Highlights: NRL Round 3 vs Dolphins | Wests Tigers

The Dolphins and Wests Tigers face off in Round 3 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Watch the work from Luai for our first try v Dolphins 0:41 seconds...yet Toa gets the try
assist
Its 6 on 6 but he creates the space for Turuva to score
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Wow one try 'assist' multiple passes back. Really stretching it there and ignoring the quick passing that also helped create the overlap
 
Bengali_wolf said:
I would argue his kicks have actually been quite good, especially the mid field kicks. I the first half of the Warriors game, there was a period where the warriors went from starting their set on the 40m line and over the next few sets, they were driven back gradually until they were starting on the 20m line. Every kick was from luai and he was positioning them so that the ball carrier was contained by the defence straight away without room to run.

He also came very close to kicking 2 40 20s.

Id like to see him kick more contested bombs around the goal line rather than passing to Galvin to stab the grubber into the corner.

Agree that he missed that crucial tackle at the end, but he's still a very solid defender.
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First half kicks a very shallow kick with 10 minutes left, then warriors go up field and target him in defence and score. He's a liability when he gets involved, which is barely
 
innsaneink said:
Luai held the pass up nicely for Douehi to put Skelton in - Rd 1

Rd 2
Luai - Galvin- Bula eventually Turuva scores first try v Parra

Luai puts in initial kick ,, Galvin regather kicks again Skelton in - try 4 v Parra

Scrum play, Luai about to fed the scrum signals skelton as Luai dumps the ball, skelton feeds Luai to first reciever creating the extra man for Turuva in the corner try 5 v Parra

Rd 3
Luai heavily involved Turuva try, showing the ball, dummying holding up the defense

Throws first pass for Turuvas second

Round 4 has a hand in Faataapes try

Two thirds of our tries have been scored in the corner, wingers and centers finishing off
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Other than the turuva try vs dolphins where he was 1st receiver, you can't just include the fact he passed the ball in a sequence of play for other tries and give him credit there. The attack dies with him a lot. At least galvin can set up tries. If latu plays well I think luai might play in reserves when he returns from injury
 
rugbygoated said:
Other than the turuva try vs dolphins where he was 1st receiver, you can't just include the fact he passed the ball in a sequence of play for other tries and give him credit there. The attack dies with him a lot. At least galvin can set up tries. If latu plays well I think luai might play in reserves when he returns from injury
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Why?
Youre the one banging on about 0 try assists
Ive explained why To'a has 3 TA's
I cant help you if your too dim or ignorant to recognize this

Hes had a hand in half of our 16 trys as Ive shown last night despite your claims hes done nothing
 
innsaneink said:
Why?
Youre the one banging on about 0 try assists
Ive explained why To'a has 3 TA's
I cant help you if your too dim or ignorant to recognize this

Hes had a hand in half of our 16 trys as Ive shown last night despite your claims hes done nothing
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He’s also conveniently ignored the post where I corrected him on Luai causing 2 tries for the warriors … deflect deflect lol
 
rugbygoated said:
Other than the turuva try vs dolphins where he was 1st receiver, you can't just include the fact he passed the ball in a sequence of play for other tries and give him credit there. The attack dies with him a lot. At least galvin can set up tries. If latu plays well I think luai might play in reserves when he returns from injury
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Yeah … he’s trolling

The 4x premiership winner and SOO winner five eight will play reserve grade over a bunch of rookies
 
rugbygoated said:
Other than the turuva try vs dolphins where he was 1st receiver, you can't just include the fact he passed the ball in a sequence of play for other tries and give him credit there. The attack dies with him a lot. At least galvin can set up tries. If latu plays well I think luai might play in reserves when he returns from injury
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FMD theres been some dumb stuff said on here over the years but you just took 1st prize with daylight 2nd. You obviously are trolling.
 
Luai has had an average start with us. I use that word literally, not great, not bad. Happy with that. Needs to work on his long kicking game and run the ball more but has been very good at creating space for outside men and organising the team. Happy with his performance so far but expect more as the season(s) progress.
 
BirchgroveTigers said:
Luai has had an average start with us. I use that word literally, not great, not bad. Happy with that. Needs to work on his long kicking game and run the ball more but has been very good at creating space for outside men and organising the team. Happy with his performance so far but expect more as the season(s) progress.
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That’s exactly where I’m coming from aswell. He’s been ok so far, just doing a job. I’d be more worried if he was this conservative in round 20, but nothing to worry about here
 
BirchgroveTigers said:
Luai has had an average start with us. I use that word literally, not great, not bad. Happy with that. Needs to work on his long kicking game and run the ball more but has been very good at creating space for outside men and organising the team. Happy with his performance so far but expect more as the season(s) progress.
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It would be a tough job fitting into a new team, especially when you have come from the penthouse of setups to the basement. He would expect a certain level of structural knowledge that isnt always present at this club. People miss their assignments a lot.
He has been playing pretty well on a personal level, making some great tackles and doing the odd great thing in attack as well as organising the plays. As a halves pairing, he and Galvin are not there yet, they are getting in each others way and often look slightly lost and confused.
Its a work in progress and theyll get there...hopefully this season.
 
Tucker said:
It would be a tough job fitting into a new team, especially when you have come from the penthouse of setups to the basement. He would expect a certain level of structural knowledge that isnt always present at this club. People miss their assignments a lot.
He has been playing pretty well on a personal level, making some great tackles and doing the odd great thing in attack as well as organising the plays. As a halves pairing, he and Galvin are not there yet, they are getting in each others way and often look slightly lost and confused.
Its a work in progress and theyll get there...hopefully this season.
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Pretty sure Api had the same problem when he came across it took time to acclimatize.
 
twentyforty said:
That makes sense doesn’t it. Benji sees it differently though, with our 13 as predominantly a defender and our 6 playing off the 7 which is dulling the 7’s attack. I thought we got Luai to run the team from 7.
Benji needs to move Galvin to 13, Latu 7 and Luai 6 and play the halves each side, therefore giving Luai more freedom.
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im actually not convinced latu is a 7, i think he's more of a ball playing 6.
 
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