I can’t see a Gould backflip given how bullish he has been and how multiple players have been now told to look for another club.
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I can’t see a Gould backflip given how bullish he has been and how multiple players have been now told to look for another club.
RLPA are the bigger problem in the game IMO as I believe the NRL want a trade window, but they won't accept it.
I'm all for looking after the players but their expectations are out of this world on a lot of things.
NRL just need to make it happen and put them in their place
I'm all for looking after the players but their expectations are out of this world on a lot of things.
NRL just need to make it happen and put them in their place
The dogs players and Ciraldo will do whatever Gus tells them do and play with whoever Gus chooses them to play with. That's why Ivan wanted him gone from Penrith. Gus clearly has a man crush on Galvin so Id be surprised if there was a backflip.
Tiger-ferret
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Is he better than api right now? Will he be better in 1-2 years?
BUGSY MALONE
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Please don't tell me we are heading once again down " The Long and Winding Road "?
That statement from tartak reads to me like “my client will be 22 come 2027 , do you see him being the starter in 27 or the backup . I don’t think it’s about Api , but rather about TDS and his progression to number 1 .
To me , if I’m the club , I’m saying that’s on TDS really . In an ideal world he eventually supplants Api , and Api comes on a weaves his magic against tired defenders .But TDS needs to get his game to that point . He needs to put in the work . It won’t be just handed to him .
If that’s not a good enough answer , and he wants guarantees . I mean I think I’d have to say to him , thanks but no thanks .
To me , if I’m the club , I’m saying that’s on TDS really . In an ideal world he eventually supplants Api , and Api comes on a weaves his magic against tired defenders .But TDS needs to get his game to that point . He needs to put in the work . It won’t be just handed to him .
If that’s not a good enough answer , and he wants guarantees . I mean I think I’d have to say to him , thanks but no thanks .
ezybro
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I heard last night from Braith Anasta on his podcast that Galvin is seen as a 7 and bulldogs bought him to play / develop as a 7, your crazy Gus..
Tiger-ferret
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They may literally not be able to fit him under the salary cap
ezybro
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Around the 20 minute mark you hear braith talk about it , good insight and even they think it’s a bit how you going.
Tom Shines
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We aren’t talking about the next year though but who is going to be the starter in 2027 … they are both playing on their last year in 2026… you would think the person not chosen will likely leave the club, as they both want to be the starter… the decision needs to be made prior to November this year given the way the dumb rules are …
rihannafan1
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That won’t be an issue.
They have players who will be in demand if they had to clear things out.
ezybro
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He will have to earn a huge amount of respect from the playing group , can’t say it won’t be easy for him to do considering the reputation his manager has put on him.
weststigers
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If it's good enough for the QLD origin hooker, it's good enough for me. End of 2026 he is 21. End of 2028 he is 23. Don't see what the big rush is?
Under your scenario, if Api goes and Da Silva gets injured, we have no back up whatsoever.
Anyway, it's not that he wouldn't get game time. He'd just come off the bench. He's shown no indication he can cover a full 80 mins now or in 18 months.
Once again, you are hoping he does that in 18 months....it just goes to what I was saying...we are expected to buy into the hype before we've seen the finished product. Another player trying to force our hand with threats of leaving.
You talk about it like it's the most illogical thing in the world to do - Da Silva is not the be all and end all for the club.
Tom Shines
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As irrelevant as it is to Tallyns circumstances ( why should he care what someone else did ?) …The QLD Origin hooker was behind the goat at the position and was waiting for a spot in the best/second best team in the comp at the time …not the three time wooden spooners .,,
Tallyn will be 22 a month into the 2027 season with likely more than 50 games under his belt … he could have the potential to play 10 years ar the position …of course there is a risk , but what’s the upside of keeping Api for 27 and 28 ? He will be 34 by then ..what are your expectations for him ?
This is what I'm contesting.
I don't think Api staying means he wants to start. Yes, Api right now is a starter and he should be. But that will start to change, part way through 2026 or into the 2027 season. That change will see more and more minutes for TDS between now and then.
This is just my assumption of the conversations being had - and, I would hope, that's how they are going down. Otherwise, it'd be mad to be pushing TDS out, unless he's already made that decision.
Snow Tiger
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If it doesn’t work out this year there will be an incredible amount of pressure on both Galvin, Ciraldo and Gould during the offseason.
Tom Shines
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Wasn’t there a leak a week ago that Api’s manager come out and asked the Tigers what was happening with his extension as he might want to consider other options ( including the Bears )? He may not be happy with a bench role and I assume being paid accordingly … if he is then great
Betterdays22
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Api signs and we lose TDS or Api signs and we somehow keep TDS but lose Hayward. Either way we lose a talented local junior. The alternative is losing Api to hold onto both.
You can spin each scenario in a negative direction, which will happen.
You can spin each scenario in a negative direction, which will happen.
