OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

crazycat said:
Exact opposite.

1m next year or even 1.5 if possible. Front load any long term contract so that we free up cap in 2027.
We have a decent spine in Api, Luai, Galvin and Bula. Lock away more cap now. I expect 2026 we should be close to breaking the top 8 and it is then that we are going to want to be doing some serious upgrades.
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26?
We’ll play finals this year as long as injuries are kind.
 
Lachlan Galvin's #1 Fan said:
We don't have to make the eight to keep him, but we have to be competing for it at least until the last 1 or 2 rounds. If he thinks we're not far off he'll probably extend.
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I have only one question mark on this thinking. How much has changed after the multiple release requests and rejected extension last season?

If you think about it, once you are prepared to take the steps to walk out, is it that easy to change your mind?
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
We all hope he re-signs, but we have a contingency in place should he not. Bula demonstrated last game while playing 5/8 as well as fullback, that pace, acceleration and ball playing are required in the halves. He made breaks and created opportunities against the Eels. Fainu has these attributes as well as a strong defensive technique. I am not going to compare players noting that you refer to a switch from 6 to 13 for Galvin.
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Bula excites me so much. He already has his defence sorted at this stage of his career, which is usually the last part a lot of fullbacks build in their game. So much untapped potential there where he could improve his playmaking.
 
This might be contradictory to previous points I’ve made re Galvin. I’ve questioned his speed in play at the five eight position but yet he showed on the weekend it’s not how quick you move, it’s how quick you are between the ears.
That kick back inside, Lachie was quick enough to lead the way. But an even bigger play was his ability to pick up a loose ball and not only sum up his options within seconds but put in a perfectly timed, placed kick to score from.
If it is a question of how big he could get when he fills out. Well Matt Burton has filled out and is almost twice the size of Lachie Galvin yet he has only been mentioned as a Centre option if not in his regular 5/8 position and not once mentioned as a forward.
 
They key to retaining Galvin, or any of the juniors at this point, is finding a way to get the best players on the field at the same time.

A number of us have suggested moving Galvin into the forwards. I'm one of those. But really, it's because I want to see Latu Fainu on the field too.

We have a current weakness in the second row, lock & the centres (arguably on all accounts). So fitting Galvin into the back row, or Fainu into the centres, Mason into the centres- whatever the layout might look like- the important part is not letting high quality players wither in reserve grade, or be forced out looking for opportunity, while we have players like Seyfarth etc keeping them out of the team (no disrespect to Seyfarth, but compared to Galvin & Fainu- who would you rather sacrifice?)

Galvin played second row in our successful Harold Matts squad. Just because he wears 11 or 12 doesn't mean he has to play like Liam Martin. Gavin Miller & Wade Graham were very good second rowers that are polar opposites of what seems to be the 'modern second rower'.

Same goes for Fainu, or Galvin, if they played in the centres.
 
Tucker said:
26?
We’ll play finals this year as long as injuries are kind.
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I don't see it happening. Very much thinking we will end up like Cleary's first year, a team that could make it but is disjointed.

Storm, Penrith, Raiders, Broncos, Sharks, Sea eagles seem to have it together in a top 6. Bulldogs, knights?, Rabbits, Roosters??, St george and maybe others will duke it out for 7-8th.

It would be a hell of an achievement to see us make the 8, even with kind injuries (Forward pack anyone?)
 
Lachlan Galvin's #1 Fan said:
Bula excites me so much. He already has his defence sorted at this stage of his career, which is usually the last part a lot of fullbacks build in their game. So much untapped potential there where he could improve his playmaking.
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He’s got his personal D sorted, no doubt.
He has more work on in regards to team D, and on the line D.
But yeah it’s nice to have a FB who can catch and defend well again.
How good is watching him run at pace and swerve? He looks like a silk ribbon weaving through the defence.
The Dream.
 
crazycat said:
I don't see it happening. Very much thinking we will end up like Cleary's first year, a team that could make it but is disjointed.

Storm, Penrith, Raiders, Broncos, Sharks, Sea eagles seem to have it together in a top 6. Bulldogs, knights?, Rabbits, Roosters??, St george and maybe others will duke it out for 7-8th.

It would be a hell of an achievement to see us make the 8, even with kind injuries (Forward pack anyone?)
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Dropping that round 1 game v Knights will certainly hurt us but if we pick up all remaining games like that and spring a couple of upsets as well, we'll be right in that fight.
If Manly lose Cherry and Turbo for extended periods, theyll struggle.
Rabbits cant keep playing on emotion, their bubble will burst and when it does, theyll struggle.
Same goes for the Roosters.
Bulldogs just copped key injuries to Burton and Kikau.
Knights need Ponga fit all year - that never occurs.
Saints are our equal, theyll lose a few.
Broncs, Sharks, Warriors all have the same weaknesses as usual - good prep can upset them.
Its round 3 mate...weve got a good chance.
 
Thinking about it...

If Glavin is under that much stress he has gone "I am conflicted".
He wants to stay.
He also wants to develop his career and make a different decision.

Conflicting views, create pressure. A coach like Wayne Bennett would sort him out quickly, Sheens too.

All this means is he "May" be staying. Naturally if he stays and we suck again... He will walk.
 
weststigers said:
No one who was critical of Galvin thinks that. It was more in context of the talk of big money contracts and moving clubs when he has a lot to learn still.

He's a good player, but $1 million or more is for good player + consistency. It's why people are so baffled at the Brown deal.

Further, I think fans can see the club is in decent shape and don't want to be mucked around by a greedy manager trying to squeeze every last cent out of us, while simultaneously having us in the papers each week about the issue.

Let's put it this way. His manager can come out tomorrow and say give us $xxx and we will sign now...but no, he's going to market. You can see why people say if he's not committed, let's move on fast so it doesn't derail what we are building.

I hope we keep him, but I hope we don't end up blowing our cap to do it.
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Twaly did the same, went to market, and got less.
 
Question. What we do know is, if Galvin signs with say Bulldogs there’s a decent commission for his agent.
However, if Tigers extend Galvin’s contract, does his agent get paid?
 
The Chad said:
They key to retaining Galvin, or any of the juniors at this point, is finding a way to get the best players on the field at the same time.

A number of us have suggested moving Galvin into the forwards. I'm one of those. But really, it's because I want to see Latu Fainu on the field too.

We have a current weakness in the second row, lock & the centres (arguably on all accounts). So fitting Galvin into the back row, or Fainu into the centres, Mason into the centres- whatever the layout might look like- the important part is not letting high quality players wither in reserve grade, or be forced out looking for opportunity, while we have players like Seyfarth etc keeping them out of the team (no disrespect to Seyfarth, but compared to Galvin & Fainu- who would you rather sacrifice?)

Galvin played second row in our successful Harold Matts squad. Just because he wears 11 or 12 doesn't mean he has to play like Liam Martin. Gavin Miller & Wade Graham were very good second rowers that are polar opposites of what seems to be the 'modern second rower'.

Same goes for Fainu, or Galvin, if they played in the centres.
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are you happy to pay Galvin $1mil plus a year to play second row ? I don’t see that happening … no way his agent , him or his family are copping a move to the forwards and the subsequent reduction in salary … I’m sure another club will happily pay him to play at 6 after seeing what just happened with Brown…

They are going to have to make Latu work somewhere else if Galvin stays …maybe we only end up having JL two years … Im sure the new Perth team would love to have him as a marquee player when they come in 2027!
 
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TigerTone said:
It might not be about the money for Galvin , but it certainly is about the money for his manager and his commission.
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Yeah, but I think he's got enough people around him that would be aware of that. If you're a smart manager he'd know that he would get the pay day eventually and looking after his client's best interest should come first.
 
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