OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

[bptiger 0]

The real question, outside of the contract deal is: what’s Best for Galvin’s Development? We really need to forget the hype and focus on teaching him to play footy. I personally think that is the key to the contract drama in the background. He should go to where his game will be best developed; anything less than that is short sighted by him, his parents and his manger (who probably doesn’t care about anything but the $).

At this stage he is not much more than a teenager with a lot of potential. So, let’s park the headlines and look at what’s actually best for his development over the next 3-4 years; about the length I think his next contract should be.

Consistent First Grade Minutes
Galvin needs time on the field with an experienced half developing him. Whether it’s with the Tigers or elsewhere, regular game time in a stable role is crucial for building confidence and learning to control a match.

Mentorship from a Veteran Half
Playing alongside an experienced organiser to help him refine his decision-making, game management, and kicking game. He’s got the instincts, but is raw and makes poor decisions. It is time to add structure and polish to his game. The bird in the hand for us is Romey; he will learn so much from him, his energy and his ability to get a team around the park. There are not too many other clubs, with a development focus and room that can match that

Physical Development & Injury Management
He’s still developing physically. A high-performance environment that carefully manages his load while building strength will be vital in avoiding burnout or early injuries. I’m not sure how well equipped we are for that; however, with Latu in the wings we have the ability to rest him at times.

Clear Coaching Philosophy
Galvin’s game suits a team that wants to play fast, eyes-up footy — not one stuck in outdated, rigid systems. The best thing for him is a coach who’ll back his natural flair but also teach him how to control tempo, set up field position, and win ugly when needed. Ring a bell for anyone? Benji has been where he is and knows what he had to change in his game to have a long career in the NRL. Benji is probably the right coach for him – he will let him play footy and teach him how to manage.

Bottom line; whether he stays at Concord or goes elsewhere, the focus should be on long-term growth, not short-term pressure or headlines. My belief is that he is at the right club for his development and I would think he and his parents would be aware of that. I also have no doubt that Benji and Richo will hammer that point home.

So u want the club to continue all of the above and the little p*** still walks away , then we lose latu and his brothers , doesn’t add up to me

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

It has been nice that the club hasn't been in the headlines this season. Well, that's over. Hope this doesn't derail our season, just as things were starting to look up. Big challenge ahead for Benji.

 

[Batmans Parents]

The club needs to draw the line in the sand and send a message like Bennett did to Hodges all those years ago.

Send him straight to NSW Cup for the rest of this season and next season. No release, no permission to negotiate for an early release in the offseason. Stick AD at 5/8 and Naden into the centres until Latu has recovered.

Why should we continue his development in first grade over the next two seasons just so some other club can reap the benefits?

The club has bent over backwards for this arrogant little turd and didn’t even have the courtesy to review the offer. It’s a slap in the face to the club.

 

[Telltails]

A kick in the guts to the coach who against many promoted him to FG when others said he wasn't ready raised his profile and given him license to play his natural game and no doubt was on board to offer him the biggest monetary contract for a 19 year old in history.
To not even consider the offer really don't think he should be lining up next to the others in FG anymore he really is not that worthy.

 

[TT 01]

Does Moses have any other players on the books with us? This could start to get ugly and the last thing we need is white anting from the inside

 

[SeanT]

Benji will roll with Galvin while ever we are competing and he’s having a dig. Which he is.

Yeah hel play 100% every game. Keep him there this year and see what happens next year. Tbh a couple more recruits and we will be a top 8 team. Having him here could help have a crack.

 

[The Chad]

It has been nice that the club hasn't been in the headlines this season. Well, that's over. Hope this doesn't derail our season, just as things were starting to look up. Big challenge ahead for Benji.

Dropping Galvin to KOE puts the club in lights- particularly if we lose games.

 

[mtd#2]

Does Moses have any other players on the books with us? This could start to get ugly and the last thing we need is white anting from the inside

Bula

 

[mtd#2]

Dropping Galvin to KOE puts the club in lights- particularly if we lose games.

Yeah cause we aren't already in lights with this news right lol

 

[getagrip]

God our club sucks. Why does happen in April

I will be glad to get rid of the money hungry grub, but situations like this would not occur if the NRL had the balls to prevent clubs being put in this position by unscrupulous players, parents and managers

 

[Lestronge]

The club needs to draw the line in the sand and send a message like Bennett did to Hodges all those years ago.

Send him straight to NSW Cup for the rest of this season and next season. No release, no permission to negotiate for an early release in the offseason. Stick AD at 5/8 and Naden into the centres until Latu has recovered.

Why should we continue his development in first grade over the next two seasons just so some other club can reap the benefits?

The club has bent over backwards for this arrogant little turd and didn’t even have the courtesy to review the offer. It’s a slap in the face to the club.

I actually agree with this man . The entitlement is pretty outrageous from Galvin and his management . He’s had the red carpet treatment and it’s still not good enough . The bad message it sends the rest of the team re. What Bateman was talking about last year ( as much as Bateman is a dickhead , so it’s an unreliable messenger) , that’s what could derail the club . Not Galvin re-signing .
with Naden back I would honestly consider dropping him . Because if I was his teammate , Id definitely be looking at him sideways , and trying to mess him up in the wrestling drills

 

[mtd#2]

I’m good with this as long as we take a quality player from them or they pay us a transfer fee of $ 200 k

THen we are just pushovers

At what point do we dig our heels in and have a backbone?

 

[The Chad]

Yeah cause we aren't already in lights with this news right lol

If the show goes on- we win games, and nobody makes a thing of it- there will be noise.

But not as much as dropping him to KOE & not getting results.

I think more than 50% of the population will understand players moving on. If the club can show backbone here & carry on performing professionally- winning will cure all.

What we need is for Latu to out play Galvin.

 

[The Chad]

Why am I even defending Galvin?

I've been bagged for wanting to move him into the 2nd row by so many on here... 😀

I've always preferred Latu as a player.

I just want Latu to EARN his way in. Galvin's contract situation SHOULDN'T be why Latu is playing.

 

[Telltails]

Id say the request for the early release will be on again. Lachy and his family are use to be idolised not sure they will cope with the reaction by many who will have wiped him. We have been down this path before and for every action there will be a positive and or in this case a negative reaction.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Well, after yesterday's performance, Galvin is no million-dollar player. I think we may just have dodged a bullet.

Now Benji can simply pick him on form rather than trying to keep him happy prior to the once hoped for new contract signing. PLUS it means that we now have more cap $$$ to get some real talent across.

 

[SwervinMervin]

Id say the request for the early release will be on again. Lachy and his family are use to be idolised not sure they will cope with the reaction by many who will have wiped him. We have been down this path before and for every action there will be a positive and or in this case a negative reaction.

Crowd will get the chance to boo him when he runs out against Eels on Easter Monday

 

[rex2ce]

Me too.
I now officially hate Lachy.
Make him play nsw cup at #13 for the next 2 years.
Do not release him early

The club needs to have a top psychiatrist on standby to treat the inevitable mental issues he’s bound to experience being made stay here

It's not punishing him, it's doing the best thing for the club. How does it make sense for the tigers to continue to develop him when we have another option that is up to it and needs development? He made he call, he knows the potential consequences.

the other option is out for a couple more weeks due to injury, in the meantime play Galvin

 

[69tiger]

It has been nice that the club hasn't been in the headlines this season. Well, that's over. Hope this doesn't derail our season, just as things were starting to look up. Big challenge ahead for Benji.

Yes that’s my only concern about this season.can this destabilise the team -there’s plenty of footy to go this season, none of us can fortune.tell what this news is going to bring this season but if this affects his playing performance we do have some other options too. hopefully.🙏
The mental health get out of jail. Free card has been used by a lot of players(could this happen? Who knows?). Not sure - But he’s not a star yet
. He’s still a star(possibly) in the making

 

[Snidest 0]

No because Sam Walker is a better half.

..... and Sandon Smith is a better long term 5/8th option too i suppose?

WTF does Sam Walker have to do with their likely interest in Galvin?