Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tucker]

At this point Tuck we have only lost one of them,
Let’s not go into panic stage yet.

The ease with which we lost that guy is the concern. I dont trust those in charge of player retention.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

On that Da Silva article, note the highlighted text. Strap in.

“While we can’t engage in discussions with other clubs at this moment, five have indicated that they would be interested if Tallyn enters the market.”

There is a shortage of running / supporting hookers in the game atm.

With 2 more teams coming he has no shortage of options and will get paid as well.

He isn’t close to Api level atm but has potential to be at that level in a few years. It’s a tough position for the club.

 

[weststigers]

By 2027, he will have been doing that for 4 seasons. He would have also had 5 proper preseasons with the club.
Surely thats a good enough apprenticeship?

Yes it is, but he's not that good in my opinion. And we are being asked to take a punt on potential - he has proved nothing and wants us to flick Api and slide into starting 9?

He's not bad...just not amazing. If he is that fantastic, he would stay and push Api out of a spot and Api would have to come off the bench. He's not prepared to do that, so adios...

 

[batboy]

Ive always thought he was going, so Im not as fussed as others about him leaving immediately....However, now its getting juicy.
This could be a spectacular stuff up lol.

Eels would welcome him with open arms
- Then parade around like it's some sort of Victory!!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Kid might not be as popular as he assumed.

Not a great start to your career when you put two sets of playing groups offside when you haven’t even turned 20 yet. Jackson Hastings 2.0.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Guys Fox is reporting Bulldogs players are not happy about Galvin going there and the way he publicly criticised his coach…. is this why the release and signing is taking so long? Could we see a back flip?

His position here is done.
No matter what he said or did or didn’t he just won’t have anyone’s trust at the club now.

 

[Flippedy]

Saving Salary on Papalii (Listed as May and Hunt took Stefanos money), Bud, Klemmer, Bateman, Miller - Now Galvin (I think that's all)
Who's getting it?

And When?

My fear is that Richo and Benji have already wiped this season and are looking, once again, to the future. I reckon we might get some decent signings for next season or the season after, but nothing for the rest of this season. We will just have to limp along with what we have now after turds Moses, Galvin and the media have successfully destabilised the club, yet again.

Enthusiasm can only take a team so far, without the cattle we can’t expect much improvement from where we are now, imo. This recurring situation shits me no end, always waiting for next year, things will improve next season blah, blah. My only hope for this season now lost is, as I’ve mentioned before, that we don’t come last again. I’m concerned that it’s going to be a real heart thumper end to the season for us trying to avoid the spoon again.

 

[tigahhh]

His position here is done.
No matter what he said or did or didn’t he just won’t have anyone’s trust at the club now.

Oh I know. I meant more a backflip of Dogs pulling out or him going to Parra.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Which peadophile came up with that saying?

Have another look

 

[Yossarian]

Yeah he's off to the Bulldogs. But if he goes straight into the starting side his teammates will definately be angry. The side is on top of the ladder through hard work and teamwork and now a young teen comes in without doing any of that. Getting rid of one of their mates.

Stupid. Galvin could of gone to Parra and straight into the 5/8th spot outside Moses.

But he doesn't want to do the grind, he wants it all and he wants it now. I wouldn’t be surprised if he and I Moses petition the NRL just to award the premiership to the Dogs with meathead as CCM winner.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Meh …she’s 24 .,,hardly a ”girl “

Yeah , mate , I’m not judging him, just having a laugh really .. it’s a big story in the US .. I admit I did not word it very well.. still reeling from the lack of signings , the seeming rejection of Taylan May and the search party being put together for wherever the hell Richo has disappeared to since last I heard “Lachlan Galvin was contracted to the club for till 27 and we will be holding him to it” .. now it’s radio silence from Richo and we are trying to operate with what feels like a squad of 15 of which 9 are genuine first graders …I’ve been a huge supporter and fan of Richo but I am really starting to worry .. I hope he proves my fears wrong and real soon !

 

[tiger05premier]

Where could he backflip to?
Wont be here and Im certain Parra are filthy on him after laying all the ground work only for him to choose elsewhere.
This could play right into the hands of the transit lounge. $650k and an Origin callup in 2027....lol

Parra will still take him though

 

[Tom Shines]

Yeah , mate , I’m not judging him, just having a laugh really .. it’s a big story in the US .. I admit I did not word it very well.. still reeling from the lack of signings , the seeming rejection of Taylan May and the search party being put together for wherever the hell Richo has disappeared to since last I heard LachlanAmber was contracted to the club for till 27 and we will be holding him to it .. nor radio silence and we are trying to operate with what feels like a squad of 15 of which 9 are genuine first graders …

I hear you on the lack of signings …I don’t want them to sign guys for the sake of it … but they are looking for players to fill out the bottom of the squad to provide a bit of depth as well as a few better guys that you might have to pay some decent money too …surely they could do something about improving the depth which is relatively low risk and short term?

Parra will still take him though

No doubt … they are desperate

 

[Tucker]

Yes it is, but he's not that good in my opinion. And we are being asked to take a punt on potential - he has proved nothing and wants us to flick Api and slide into starting 9?

He's not bad...just not amazing. If he is that fantastic, he would stay and push Api out of a spot and Api would have to come off the bench. He's not prepared to do that, so adios...

He has another 18 months to do that.
If the club takes your attitude, we may as well stop pretending we are a development club.

 

[Tucker]

Eels would welcome him with open arms
- Then parade around like it's some sort of Victory!!

Im not so convinced there...no one likes to know that they are the backup - the spare.
Be great if they told him the deal is recinded LOL.

 

[Harvey]

The whole problem is the NRL transfer system that they do not have the balls to fix.

I understand long term roster planning, but having to choose between am aging veteran and the young buck more than 18 months before the 1st game of any contract will take effect is ridiculous.

The NRL should have a transfer window which opens after the season where the contract ends.

The reality is that it doesn't matter when players are allowed to negotiate as none of the managers follow the rules & the NRL don't enforce them.

 

[innsaneink]

Guys Fox is reporting Bulldogs players are not happy about Galvin going there and the way he publicly criticised his coach…. is this why the release and signing is taking so long? Could we see a back flip?

I brought this up on the weekend he will have a lot of trust to earn.
Romey and Apis mates at the dogs would know whats going on... youd have to be on mars not to...
Theyve been going pretty good at Belmore and now some upstart waltzes in...ive no doubt thered be a few sideways glances.
He had Tallyn here...whos he got there?
His old coach...lol...no one ever liked the teachers pet

 

[Buttface]

Why do you think if we sign Api it means TDS can't start in the next couple of years?

Api re-signing would be coming with a clear plan for the coming years for both him and TDS.

Exactly.
Id extend Api for one more year telling him the back end of 26 and 27 you’ll be reversing roles with TDS or Haywood depending. Also $ change, I’m not paying API full freight to come off the bench. And I’d be telling TDS the same. All depending on form, injuries, managers, etc. a year is a long time in NRL.
If anyone doesn’t like it then, the club comes first not one player.
I’d be looking to keep API on somehow after footy, but obviously not have a big media spread on it or they’ll make us include it in the cap.

 

[Moh]

What would that be?
Api is still playing well enough to be the dominant of the two. He is contracted until the end of 2026.
Surely there has been some level of talk over the past year with TDS that he is the future and likely our dominant no.9 option from 27 onwards? That still gives him a year and a half to bide his time and learn from Api.
Any extension to that timeline is sure to be met with angst and restless feet. As mentioned above by others, he could start at a few clubs right now. That list will grow by the end of 26. We may find we need to pay overs to keep him.

I personally don't see him starting until 2027 - in an ideal world.

But if Api resigns, it does not mean he can't start. That's my point.

If the club believe he is ready, they'll start him ahead of Api.

I'm a big fan of his, and I see him as our long-term hooker. But for the next year or so, the best balance is Api starting and TDS coming on to do his thing off the back of that. His minutes will increase, and he'll take over. Whether Api is here or not. Api knows its #TeamFirst.

 

[Kelce68]

By 2027, he will have been doing that for 4 seasons. He would have also had 5 proper preseasons with the club.
Surely thats a good enough apprenticeship?

Yeh, it's a good apprenticeship.

He'll also only be 21 at the start of the 2027 season, hardly the age that would be ludicrous to suggest he still shares the hooking role.

If Tal was to be 24/25 years old by the time 2027 rolled around, then yeh I could understand it.

That's where the loan idea would be great; it could satisfy his thirst for immediate first grade minutes, whilst maintaining the progression plan.

It's also not like he's being asked to sit on his hands for another 3 or 4 years on top of Api's current contract. Api's extension, if it happens, will be short and likely in a diminishing capacity, to which Tallyn, if he sticks around, would be the beneficiary.

I understand his thought process, but I don't understand the impatience, this is not a Harry Grant or Pezet waiting line he's being asked to jump in.