Keithy

[Nickzf20]

Written by TONY ADAMS, May 31, 2015
rugbyleagueweek.com

GIANT ginger Keith Galloway’s British passport could mean the Tigers lose their veteran front-rower in 2016.

Galloway is under contract to the Tigers for next season but, at 29, is being looked at by several English clubs as a marquee signing.

At least two Super League clubs are considering making a huge two or three-year offer to Galloway — for the sort of money the Tigers could not afford to match.

The Tigers want to keep favourite son Galloway, whose father was born in Scotland.

With a British passport, Galloway would not count as an import to big-spending English clubs — and that makes him a massive value buy in Super League.

“Keith has been playing well and we would love to keep him here,” Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer says.

“He’s given us great service down the years, he gives 100 per cent every time he goes around and the supporters love him.

“But if he got a huge long-term offer from the UK, it would be wrong of us not to allow him to look into it.

“Having that dual citizenship is a big thing in rugby league terms.”

Galloway has played for City, NSW and Australia in a distinguished career — and he was also set to play for the Scotland Bravehearts at the 2008 and 2013 World Cups before injury curtailed his plans on both occasions.

The Tigers are feeling the salary cap squeeze after re-signing all their gun youngsters to upgraded deals over the past 12 months.

The likes of Luke Brooks, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco, and in recent weeks Tim Simona and Kevin Naiqama, all rejected bids from rival clubs to stay loyal to the black, white and gold.

“We are shoring up our ranks and the future is looking very bright,” Mayer says.

“We are building a very special team.”

The Tigers still have a host of players off contract and may have to shed several established stars to stay under the salary cap.

Those yet to come to terms for 2016 include Jack Buchanan, Dene Halatau, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Keith Lulia, Tim Moltzen, Pat Richards, Kurtis Rowe, Brenden Santi and Ava Seumanufagai.

 

[magpiecol]

I would not sign any of the players mentioned who are off contract.

 

[underdog]

Tigers in DANGER of losing Keith Galloway?

:mrgreen:

I wonder if he'd get the same 6-8 week per year hiatus in his contract in Super League?

 

[littletiger]

Written by TONY ADAMS, May 31, 2015
rugbyleagueweek.com

GIANT ginger Keith Galloway’s British passport could mean the Tigers lose their veteran front-rower in 2016.

Galloway is under contract to the Tigers for next season but, at 29, is being looked at by several English clubs as a marquee signing.

At least two Super League clubs are considering making a huge two or three-year offer to Galloway — for the sort of money the Tigers could not afford to match.

The Tigers want to keep favourite son Galloway, whose father was born in Scotland.

With a British passport, Galloway would not count as an import to big-spending English clubs — and that makes him a massive value buy in Super League.

“Keith has been playing well and we would love to keep him here,” Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer says.

“He’s given us great service down the years, he gives 100 per cent every time he goes around and the supporters love him.

“But if he got a huge long-term offer from the UK, it would be wrong of us not to allow him to look into it.

“Having that dual citizenship is a big thing in rugby league terms.”

Galloway has played for City, NSW and Australia in a distinguished career — and he was also set to play for the Scotland Bravehearts at the 2008 and 2013 World Cups before injury curtailed his plans on both occasions.

The Tigers are feeling the salary cap squeeze after re-signing all their gun youngsters to upgraded deals over the past 12 months.

The likes of Luke Brooks, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco, and in recent weeks Tim Simona and Kevin Naiqama, all rejected bids from rival clubs to stay loyal to the black, white and gold.

“We are shoring up our ranks and the future is looking very bright,” Mayer says.

“We are building a very special team.”

The Tigers still have a host of players off contract and may have to shed several established stars to stay under the salary cap.

Those yet to come to terms for 2016 include Jack Buchanan, Dene Halatau, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Keith Lulia, Tim Moltzen, Pat Richards, Kurtis Rowe, Brenden Santi and Ava Seumanufagai.

I don't understand how we can have cap pressure with all the players that are off contract next season.

If we don't re-sign the above players doesn't that mean out cap is sweet next season?

 

[alexaki]

From this list…....

Those yet to come to terms for 2016 include Jack Buchanan, Dene Halatau, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Keith Lulia, Tim Moltzen, Pat Richards, Kurtis Rowe, Brenden Santi and Ava Seumanufagai

I would only keep Santi (cheap) and Ava(Cheap) the rest can go.

 

[cqtiger]

We are still struggling with the cap? With the team we've got? FFS

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[Sabre]

I think Lovett could still come good.

 

[tig_prmz]

Yep Lovett, Ava and Santi for me.

Would love to re sign halatau as well though. He's had a great career- very underrated.

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[GNR4LIFE]

Ah well, some extra money to keep in the bank. Once all these back ended contracts pass we'd surely ever a war chest to spend. Especially if rumors are true that Lawrence will be earning 650K next yr.

 

[foreveratiger]

Written by TONY ADAMS, May 31, 2015
rugbyleagueweek.com

GIANT ginger Keith Galloway’s British passport could mean the Tigers lose their veteran front-rower in 2016.

Galloway is under contract to the Tigers for next season but, at 29, is being looked at by several English clubs as a marquee signing.

At least two Super League clubs are considering making a huge two or three-year offer to Galloway — for the sort of money the Tigers could not afford to match.

The Tigers want to keep favourite son Galloway, whose father was born in Scotland.

With a British passport, Galloway would not count as an import to big-spending English clubs — and that makes him a massive value buy in Super League.

“Keith has been playing well and we would love to keep him here,” Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer says.

“He’s given us great service down the years, he gives 100 per cent every time he goes around and the supporters love him.

“But if he got a huge long-term offer from the UK, it would be wrong of us not to allow him to look into it.

“Having that dual citizenship is a big thing in rugby league terms.”

Galloway has played for City, NSW and Australia in a distinguished career — and he was also set to play for the Scotland Bravehearts at the 2008 and 2013 World Cups before injury curtailed his plans on both occasions.

The Tigers are feeling the salary cap squeeze after re-signing all their gun youngsters to upgraded deals over the past 12 months.

The likes of Luke Brooks, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco, and in recent weeks Tim Simona and Kevin Naiqama, all rejected bids from rival clubs to stay loyal to the black, white and gold.

“We are shoring up our ranks and the future is looking very bright,” Mayer says.

“We are building a very special team.”

The Tigers still have a host of players off contract and may have to shed several established stars to stay under the salary cap.

Those yet to come to terms for 2016 include Jack Buchanan, Dene Halatau, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Keith Lulia, Tim Moltzen, Pat Richards, Kurtis Rowe, Brenden Santi and Ava Seumanufagai.

I don't understand how we can have cap pressure with all the players that are off contract next season.

If we don't re-sign the above players doesn't that mean out cap is sweet next season?

What has me questioning is how much overs are we paying our youngsters that are potentially going to be our Stars.

 

[TrueTiger]

Its Keefy not Keithy

Especially if he is going to the Yorkshire district

Yeh your right Happy, but if he is going I will give him the respect of using his real name.

True 851

Keith has given his heart and soul for the WT's and played under duress many times to try and help get us the two points

I hope he gets a great deal in the ESL..He really has been an honest workhorse for us,giving the best of his ability…I wish him well if he is going,and good luck...

 

[Tigermama]

Lets just roll out our 20's for the rest of the year.
Cya Lawrence, Keefy, Farah and any one else who's played 75+ games.

lol we are losing regardless.

How hard would it be? 5 hit ups and a kick.

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Listen Milky, stop knocking our new" structure" , it's a complicated beast that has taken about 7 months to perfect, but you think it's ok to mock such an innovative proceedureYou just don't understand it , Just like the players, the Coach , the Ballboys, Board, half the Supporters,managers, Commentators, And the CEO.( Well don't worry too much about the CEO he's in a world of his own)
Next week you will see a whirlwind of Defensive amd Attacking football, such as you've never seen before. We'll be the pride of the league again and will get praise from near and far,
….......
or we'll get flogged
But don't worry, it won't be as bad as it will look, I haven't used that one before, .....have I?

Funny… :laughing:

 

[Tigermama]

I always liked Keithy, but i like him to move on,now. His spirit is willing but his body isn't up to it unfortunately.
Good luck wherever you are in the future big Red :slight_smile:

 

[balmain boy]

We'd better have another prop in his alte 20's lined up if we let Keithy go. He's been good for us, and his form and fitness issues have been greatly exaggerated by some on here.

 

[Yossarian]

As value for money propositions KG and Chris Lawrence are declining commodities but we'd need to sign someone unless we're planning on starting Lodge. Or does Taupau move to prop and we sign a big name back rower?

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Lets just roll out our 20's for the rest of the year.
Cya Lawrence, Keefy, Farah and any one else who's played 75+ games.

lol we are losing regardless.

How hard would it be? 5 hit ups and a kick.

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Listen Milky, stop knocking our new" structure" , it's a complicated beast that has taken about 7 months to perfect, but you think it's ok to mock such an innovative proceedureYou just don't understand it , Just like the players, the Coach , the Ballboys, Board, half the Supporters,managers, Commentators, And the CEO.( Well don't worry too much about the CEO he's in a world of his own)
Next week you will see a whirlwind of Defensive amd Attacking football, such as you've never seen before. We'll be the pride of the league again and will get praise from near and far,
….......
or we'll get flogged
But don't worry, it won't be as bad as it will look, I haven't used that one before, .....have I?

Funny… :laughing:

Thanks Mama, with this club , if you didn't laugh, you'd cry!

 

[Nors05]

I'm fine with the WT overhauling their roster but if I don't see some signings to replace the players we are giving up then I'm not sure I can follow this club until they get their shit together

 

[Tigermama]

True GCT. I much rather :laughing: Just like you!

 

[red_dogg]

Keithy has been a great servant for the club both on and off…. Has his fans and haters.... But I would of Thought the club was about to benefit on the 10yr rule and his salary going down.... Would be great around the club with the youngsters coming through..... Even if he only plays half the season it would pay huge dividends having him around as he sure does love the club