OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

Tucker said:
None of what you said proves I’m wrong.
He is our LEAD playmaker and touches the ball more than anyone bar Api.
If he touches the ball so often, on both sides of the ruck and we struggle to post points because the attack is disjointed than why doesn’t he cop some of the blame? You say the attack is unstructured. Do you suppose that is because the coach has allowed this kid to do whatever he wants out there?
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Yes. Benji has no idea how to coach. This kid would be incredible under a good coach like cleary or even flanagan
 
BAGNF05 said:
You’ve only had to watch our centres (and wingers) butcher tries all year to see where the true problems lie. It happened at least three times in one half against Manly. Simple opportunity ruined by poor execution. Chances that NRL outside backs are supposed to ice in their sleep and ours just kook them. Blaming halves for that is a cop out.
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Halves get the most credit (dally ms, man of the matches, etc.) but they also get scapegoated the most
 
rugbygoated said:
Halves get the most credit (dally ms, man of the matches, etc.) but they also get scapegoated the most
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It’s a massive myth in our game that’s always been blown out of proportion by leading commentators. Halves own the result.

Watch how most tries are scored in the NRL, if it’s not off a kick (element of luck) then it’s usually off a piece of individual brilliance. Mostly by edge players.

I’m not saying you don’t need good halves, but they sure as shit need good teammates.
 
BAGNF05 said:
I agree with a lot of your takes but not this one.

Lachy set up Staines on one side and then Faaatape was set up 5 mins later against Manly. They both came up with amateur hour forward passes.

That shits been happening all year. Keystone cops.
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I’d have to see those instances again as I can’t remember them clearly. I will say that I came away from that game impressed by the poise and footy IQ of Latu whilst concerned with what I saw from Galvin in parts.
He cramps his outside backs a lot.
 
Tucker said:
I’d have to see those instances again as I can’t remember them clearly. I will say that I came away from that game impressed by the poise and footy IQ of Latu whilst concerned with what I saw from Galvin in parts.
He cramps his outside backs a lot.
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Staines was given a one on one in acres of space and decided to pass it, forward. Not his skill set. If he can’t use his speed to score there I give up.

Faatape same but he hogged it rather than creating a two on one, got caught and desperately flicked the ball forward as he got tackled.

Classy outside backs finish those off mate.

Galvin - major flaw in his game is running sideways but again, a good centre changes the angle and cuts back inside. Ours never do. 🤷🏼‍♂️
 
BAGNF05 said:
Staines was given a one on one in acres of space and decided to pass it, forward. Not his skill set. If he can’t use his speed to score there I give up.

Faatape same but he hogged it rather than creating a two on one, got caught and desperately flicked the ball forward as he got tackled.

Classy outside backs finish those off mate.

Galvin - major flaw in his game is running sideways but again, a good centre changes the angle and cuts back inside. Ours never do. 🤷🏼‍♂️
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Staines should certainly do better than he does.
Faataape is a rookie who is on a fast track learning curve. Mistakes will be made.
 
Galvin - major flaw in his game is running sideways but again, a good centre changes the angle and cuts back inside. Ours never do. 🤷🏼‍♂️

A decent experienced coach would pick this up as well.
 
Bellend said:
Galvin - major flaw in his game is running sideways but again, a good centre changes the angle and cuts back inside. Ours never do. 🤷🏼‍♂️

A decent experienced coach would pick this up as well.
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A Coach can tell you what to do but unfortunately can’t get out there and do it for you.
Some players just can’t read the play.
 
hsvjones said:
IF Richo can somehow have Galvin extended before next season starts, he will deserve a statue outside concord...
I hate how Gus can talk in the media as there always is a motive. Galvin will know he just needs to wait 12 months, and he will have most clubs interest and unlimited $$$

I don't know what's fair but Richo won't put clauses in contract so do we offer him a 4 year deal starting at 800k to 1.2mil like Luai .. IDK but we need to keep this kid
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Can we just CHILL!

Seriously Chill, Not knocking Galvin. Galvin has talent and can play. But he is no Andrew Johns or Thurston level.

As a club player, he will go alright. He won't be getting the Suallii attention or crazy offers that say DCE got from the Titans (1m).

If Galvin starts saying 1m a year or I am leaving... It's a "tell him he's dreaming".
 
Tucker said:
Staines should certainly do better than he does.
Faataape is a rookie who is on a fast track learning curve. Mistakes will be made.
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Yes, and I can live with those errors from youth. From Galvin included.

What it does though when we bomb those big scoring chances is it puts pressure on our pigs as they have to defend more than they should. The flow on effect is fatigue and more errors and missed tackles.

It’s a short term issue, hopefully next year guys like Turuva, a fitter Olam, a returning Bula and maybe even Skelton will grab the opportunities that come to them. Our new look forward pack will be forced to defend less sets and we’ll actually be able to build pressure, rather than always chasing the game.

That’s how I dream it up anyway.
 
jirskyr said:
Suprised to hear him say he's the best teenage player he's ever seen. For what he's accomplishing at his age, and especially for a wooden spoon team.
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Have a think about it.

He touches the ball 4 or 5 times a set
when the big moments come he is demanding the ball
he’s constantly communicating with the hole team
he’s super confident and when he makes a mistake he just forgets about it

think about when Nathan Cleary Joey johns and Andrew were 19 they were no where near as dominant as he is
 
tigermate said:
100% … it’s designed to make him not extend and test his value November 1… Gus said explicitly in that segment “he will make more money in the game before he retires than any other player before him”

Why say that?
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He is one of the worst stakeholders in our sport.
Remember his campaign to cancel the World Cup unless the NRL ran it?
The guy is a self serving piece of shit and a complete leach on the sport. It is crazy he is given such an uncensored platform, holding the position he does.
 
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tigermate said:
100% … it’s designed to make him not extend and test his value November 1… Gus said explicitly in that segment “he will make more money in the game before he retires than any other player before him”

Why say that?

Gus is fckd
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Heard Matt Johns say a similar thing about Shaun Johnson (Quite) a while back....

I don't think he's wrong, Halves are as rare as hens teeth, and Galvin is one of the best coming through.... Everyone loves him.
All my mates (Not Tigers fans) LOVE watching him play....
His enthusiasm is infectious!!

I think (much like Moses) his future lies in the 7 Jumper....
He's always on the ball and has been directing us around as a baby out of Ball.
While he needs work, He's got the work ethic, and he just keeps coming....
no matter the score.

Determination like that just doesn't come up often.
I'll keep saying it - He's a Franchise Player, And they make the most Money...
And he'll be in the game for another 20 years.

Gus is just doing the math - Is anyone saying he's wrong?
 
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