OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

Those guys can all defend strongly.
Just need to coordinate them better.
Yep... we just gotta smooth the rough edges off, and hone their skills, plenty to be done, but.... We've seen glimmers of really good footy from some of the boys.
When our new signings start next season, it's going to add more definition to the squad, I'm quietly confident we are on the right track.
 
Agree. It’s clear Galvin thinks he has to do it all.
It’s hard not to agree with him if you look at our side. I do think considering the year we have had it is testament to his hunger to win & he is enjoying his footy playing for us. We need that hunger to continue and become infectious with the other players.

Galvin biggest weakness is that he wants to touch the ball all the time and right now views himself as the only one that can make things happen by going to the edge all the time. He doesn’t straighten often or work the forwards over.

His strength is his communication and confidence - he does have the ability to deliver, he needs to pick his moments better. We see a big difference in players on the outside moving with him, knowing the play v when Sezar or others run the ball.

It’s easy to focus on his negatives but geez it’s hard not to enjoy watching him play & not think something is on. Most players don’t have that ability ever, Galvin has it.

Luai will be good for him I feel.

There is enough good things seen in Galvin this year that with experience, coaching and improved structure he could be a star.

Re Latu. We haven’t seen anything yet.
This kid is the real deal. I have talked about him for a while - but will let him show people his talent over the next few years.

We just need to remember these are kids being thrown into the deep end well before they normally would into a terrible losing culture & an experienced squad before then that just hasn’t delivered with a rookie coaching structure, but depsite that still show us pockets of positivity and talent, something we really haven’t seen for a while. They will make mistakes, they will be inconsistent but they will also give us hope & right now are very hungry to cement a nrl spot.
Yes, we need to make sure their development is handled correctly. It needs to be viewed that Wests Tigers is a place to go to thrive as a footy player, not career suicide. That will happen for these guys with the right Coaching staff and players around them.
The scary part is it will take them another 4 years to get near their potential and possible 6 or 7 before they hit prime time. The big question is will we help them get there and reap the benefits, or botch it again as we have done previously? The fans deserve the former.
 
No.

I don’t agree.

I agree latu is very very special

But galvin is fierce

He wants the ball every play and doesn’t care if he pisses off any player in our team old or young

Latu looks more “nice” on the field

Glavin doesn’t give a sh*t who you are

That’s the difference

Talent silkyness yeah latu

But galvin is a killer - you can’t coach that

You have it or you don’t

Tom Brady has it

Micheal jordan had it

It’s in their DNA - it has nothing to do with talent or skill … it’s the competitive nature
He ain't no killer when it comes to defense, Latu is. Defense wins you big games, not flash harry crap.
 
Yeah I an agree he had some moments of absolute brilliance but he also made some choices he would regret.

We have to remember at the end of the game we had 2 very inexperienced half’s playing together trying to close out a game vsing tommy turbo.

Galvin and latu would be leading so much about game management at the moment

The future could possibly be bright people
What makes him so good is his willingness. I always go back to Jimmy Maloney. Bloke could make 10 errors but he’d still be punching in the 80th minute. Winners win.

Turbo also made a crucial error last night. Doesn’t change the fact he’s a superstar.
 
"I didn’t expect to play NRL this year. I just wanted to go to training and show what I have. I thought I’d play through the grades with Flegg and Cup and then maybe get a taste next year."

“I’m so grateful that Benji gave me the opportunity and now I don’t want to let go of the jersey.”

IF the above is true. He should be looking for a new manager. Would imply Moses was behind everything and made his client look like a fool
 
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"I didn’t expect to play NRL this year. I just wanted to go to training and show what I have. I thought I’d play through the grades with Flegg and Cup and then maybe get a taste next year."

“I’m so grateful that Benji gave me the opportunity and now I don’t want to let go of the jersey.”

IF the above is true. He should be looking for a new manager. Would imply Moses was behind everything and made his client look like a fool

To be honest he would be crazy to leave and should be looking for a new manager.

For the first time in forever, the club is so clearly on the up. Signings like Luai, Skelton and Turuva are extremely sensible and beneficial.

One could only assume we are looking to fix our roster wherever possible. There are no leaks and the club is backing the coach.

Re-building takes time, he is a special talent who will thrive playing with juniors he was developed with. He will receive more money than he will anywhere else.

I think if we get off to a good start next year he would likely put pen to paper.
 
Didn’t Lachie let it slip in a recent interview that he is buying his parents a house for Christmas? I’m hoping that means he’s been upgraded & extended. But then again if that’s the case why wouldn’t the club announce it already?
 
Galvin to centre? How about Bula in the forwards too? What is with our fans wanting to move the best players in our teams to other positions…

I’ve done well not use any profanity 😂

It’s a typical Wests Tigers problem …. They have holes all over the park … but also two potential superstar 6’s who are both going to want to play that position
 
Didn’t Lachie let it slip in a recent interview that he is buying his parents a house for Christmas? I’m hoping that means he’s been upgraded & extended. But then again if that’s the case why wouldn’t the club announce it already?
We have certainty in that Latu Fainu is signed long term and Galvin is signed for the next two years plus. Luai is joining us next year so we should sit back and enjoy it.
 
Galvin to centre? How about Bula in the forwards too? What is with our fans wanting to move the best players in our teams to other positions…

I’ve done well not use any profanity 😂
Just trying to fit everyone in TB and thought Galvin could be a suitable centre.
Otherwise Galvin 6, Luai 7 and Latu 14.
 
Galvin to centre? How about Bula in the forwards too? What is with our fans wanting to move the best players in our teams to other positions…

I’ve done well not use any profanity 😂
Maybe in Galvin's case, he is always running sideways which could indicate he would prefer to play out there for more room. Bula has often shown he does not particularly like attacking bombs and when he does the first thing he looks to do is pass. In years gone by a coach would ease young players into these positions.
 
He’ll be in the frame next year if something happens to 2 of Luai, Moses and Cleary.
Burton is ahead of him. Best 5/8 this season. Great in defence last night, kicks 40/20s, scores and sets up tries, goalkicks. He was 18th man for NSW this year and is still young too. He's next up on the ranks
 
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