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NRL 2024: Brad Fittler tips Lachlan Galvin to make positional switch from five-eighth to back row in future​

As Lachlan Galvin prepares for his first senior representative appearance for Australia’s Prime Minister’s XIII, coach and Blues legend Brad Fittler has tipped the rookie sensation for a shock positional switch to the forward pack.
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Blues legend Brad Fittler has tipped Tigers rookie sensation Lachlan Galvin to make a shift from five-eighth to the back row.
Galvin will make his first senior representative appearance when he runs out for Australia’s Prime Minister’s XIII against PNG on Sunday.
The 19-year-old produced a sensational debut NRL campaign this year despite Wests collecting a third straight wooden spoon.

Galvin was a revelation in 21 NRL appearances for the Tigers and has been earmarked as a star of the future by the likes of Andrew Johns and Phil Gould.
But his future may not lie in the halves, according to one of the game’s greatest ever five-eighths in Fittler.
The PM’s XIII coach believes the 190cm, 85kg Galvin could make it as a crafty lock, much like new Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo.
Lachlan Galvin is poised for his first senior representative appearance with the Prime Minister’s XIII. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Lachlan Galvin is poised for his first senior representative appearance with the Prime Minister’s XIII. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
“He looks a bit better than me,” Fittler said when asked about comparisons to Galvin.
“I can’t believe how big he is. He is a big boy, tall.
“It’ll be interesting watching him in his career and how he evolves.
“Does he stay at five-eighth or become a backrower, lock forward?”
Galvin laughed off Fittler’s forward shift suggestion and said he wanted to remain in the halves.
“I want to stay at six as long as I can,” Galvin said.
“I don’t want to move into the forwards any time soon. If I can stay in the halves for as long as I can, I will.
“With my height, if I get moved into the forwards one day then I’ll go there.
“But at the moment I want to be a six.”
Brad Fittler looks has suggested a move into the forwards could be on the cards for Galvin in the future. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Brad Fittler looks has suggested a move into the forwards could be on the cards for Galvin in the future. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Fittler was taken by surprise by the size of the rookie sensation.

Fittler was taken by surprise by the size of the rookie sensation.
Amid his breakout season, Galvin shocked the Tigers by requesting a release from his contract that expires at the end of 2026.
The club rejected his request and he is now looking forward to linking with Penrith’s four-time premiership hero Jarome Luai when he arrives at Wests next season.
“He will be massive,” Galvin said.
“As we saw in the grand final again, he is a quality player who can lead a team around.
“He is going to change our whole culture at the Tigers. That’s what we need at the Tigers, our culture to change a bit.
“We want quality players like him and (Sunia) Turuva who are winners.
“We know Jarome is a quality player but how good he is around the boys will be massive for us. We are on the up.
Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.

Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.
“I’m not really worried about me and any other club at the moment. I want to fully focus on the Tigers and Jarome will be a massive part of that too.
“I want to work my hardest and play next year. (My contract) will be settled in the future.”
While the Tigers have landed a premiership and Origin playmaker in Luai, Fittler believes the Penrith No. 6s impact will be felt across the club, but especially on Galvin.
“I’m sure Lachy’s standards are high already, he seems to have that way about him, but Jarome will make sure the standards from everyone are high,” Fittler said.
“I’ve got no doubt they’ll win more games while Jarome is there. He will pick the standard up across the club and help the coach out.
“He will make a huge difference.
“Jarome can turn their fortunes around.”
 
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NRL 2024: Brad Fittler tips Lachlan Galvin to make positional switch from five-eighth to back row in future​

As Lachlan Galvin prepares for his first senior representative appearance for Australia’s Prime Minister’s XIII, coach and Blues legend Brad Fittler has tipped the rookie sensation for a shock positional switch to the forward pack.
Travis MeynTravis Meyn
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@travismeyn

2 min read
October 12, 2024 - 12:00PM
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Blues legend Brad Fittler has tipped Tigers rookie sensation Lachlan Galvin to make a shift from five-eighth to the back row.
Galvin will make his first senior representative appearance when he runs out for Australia’s Prime Minister’s XIII against PNG on Sunday.
The 19-year-old produced a sensational debut NRL campaign this year despite Wests collecting a third straight wooden spoon.

Galvin was a revelation in 21 NRL appearances for the Tigers and has been earmarked as a star of the future by the likes of Andrew Johns and Phil Gould.
But his future may not lie in the halves, according to one of the game’s greatest ever five-eighths in Fittler.
The PM’s XIII coach believes the 190cm, 85kg Galvin could make it as a crafty lock, much like new Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo.
Lachlan Galvin is poised for his first senior representative appearance with the Prime Minister’s XIII. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Lachlan Galvin is poised for his first senior representative appearance with the Prime Minister’s XIII. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
“He looks a bit better than me,” Fittler said when asked about comparisons to Galvin.
“I can’t believe how big he is. He is a big boy, tall.
“It’ll be interesting watching him in his career and how he evolves.
“Does he stay at five-eighth or become a backrower, lock forward?”
Galvin laughed off Fittler’s forward shift suggestion and said he wanted to remain in the halves.
“I want to stay at six as long as I can,” Galvin said.
“I don’t want to move into the forwards any time soon. If I can stay in the halves for as long as I can, I will.
“With my height, if I get moved into the forwards one day then I’ll go there.
“But at the moment I want to be a six.”
Brad Fittler looks has suggested a move into the forwards could be on the cards for Galvin in the future. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Brad Fittler looks has suggested a move into the forwards could be on the cards for Galvin in the future. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Fittler was taken by surprise by the size of the rookie sensation.

Fittler was taken by surprise by the size of the rookie sensation.
Amid his breakout season, Galvin shocked the Tigers by requesting a release from his contract that expires at the end of 2026.
The club rejected his request and he is now looking forward to linking with Penrith’s four-time premiership hero Jarome Luai when he arrives at Wests next season.
“He will be massive,” Galvin said.
“As we saw in the grand final again, he is a quality player who can lead a team around.
“He is going to change our whole culture at the Tigers. That’s what we need at the Tigers, our culture to change a bit.
“We want quality players like him and (Sunia) Turuva who are winners.
“We know Jarome is a quality player but how good he is around the boys will be massive for us. We are on the up.
Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.

Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.
“I’m not really worried about me and any other club at the moment. I want to fully focus on the Tigers and Jarome will be a massive part of that too.
“I want to work my hardest and play next year. (My contract) will be settled in the future.”
While the Tigers have landed a premiership and Origin playmaker in Luai, Fittler believes the Penrith No. 6s impact will be felt across the club, but especially on Galvin.
“I’m sure Lachy’s standards are high already, he seems to have that way about him, but Jarome will make sure the standards from everyone are high,” Fittler said.
“I’ve got no doubt they’ll win more games while Jarome is there. He will pick the standard up across the club and help the coach out.
“He will make a huge difference.
“Jarome can turn their fortunes around.”
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Legend thank you 🙏
 
Podcast with Denan Kemp drops tomorrow & he posted a teaser on his Insta. In the clip he blames himself for asking for a release and said losing a lot got to him. Motivation is to win a comp with WT’s for a legacy instead of chasing rings in a stacked team. Said Benji explained the game came easy to him in 03-05 in a good side which meant he didn’t put the work in which led to him having a tough period in 06-09. Plan is to set Galvin up for the good times. Speaks real well for a young kid & mature well beyond his years. Fingers crossed he’s a Wests Tiger for life 🤞🐯
 
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Podcast with Denan Kemp drops tomorrow & he posted a teaser on his Insta. In the clip he blames himself for asking for a release and said losing a lot got to him. Motivation is to win a comp with WT’s for a legacy instead of chasing rings in a stacked team. Said Benji explained the game came easy to him in 03-05 in a good side which meant he didn’t put the work in which led to him having a tough period in 06-09. Plan is to set Galvin up for the good times. Speaks real well for a young kid & mature well beyond his years. Fingers crossed he’s a Wests Tiger for life 🤞🐯
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Heard it too. Mentioned Johns on channel 9 telling him to stay made a big difference to him.

Thanks Joey!
 
WesternSuburbsBoy said:
Podcast with Denan Kemp drops tomorrow & he posted a teaser on his Insta. In the clip he blames himself for asking for a release and said losing a lot got to him. Motivation is to win a comp with WT’s for a legacy instead of chasing rings in a stacked team. Said Benji explained the game came easy to him in 03-05 in a good side which meant he didn’t put the work in which led to him having a tough period in 06-09. Plan is to set Galvin up for the good times. Speaks real well for a young kid & mature well beyond his years. Fingers crossed he’s a Wests Tiger for life 🤞🐯
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Great listen
here’s the link
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bloke-in-a-bar/id1010619816?i=1000674092277
 
The whole interview was good. His honesty and path to the WestsTigers was interesting with all the detail. He’s a good talker. Can see him in the media a lot

0:16 Podcasting
3:36 Social media
6:47 Breakout year
9:32 Signing to the Tigers
11:16 Growing up and path in the journeys
19:53 School footy
26:31 Grumpy coffee segment
27:52 Brought into NRL system and debut
38:40 Suspended for hip drop
41:21 The toll of losing
43:43 Contract drama
49:32 Injuries
50:42 Jarome Luai
52:42 Prime Ministers
53:46 Final questions
 
finnzo said:
Such a great kid with a real hunger to win. I know we all want him to resign now but it’s fair for him to wait and see if there is actual improvements the club has been delivering lip service for 12 years and I can understand he doesn’t want to be the next Luke brooks.
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After listening to him talk in a few podcasts, I feel like he does want to be here. But at the same time, we need to show improvement for him to stick around. If we have a shit year in 2025 without any signs of getting better, he might start to re-think where he wants to be long term.

A real positive out of the interviews is that he always speaks highly of Benji and it seems like he is getting great advice from him to deal with challenges of being an NRL player.

Huge 12 to 18 months ahead for the future of the club!
 
He seems like a good kid …100% invested in the game and just wants to focus on improving..

My thoughts after listening are that he is open to staying if the club gets itself away from the basket case status it’s had for a number of years now …I think that’s a massive improvement on where he was mid season when I thought for sure he was out the door after his contract

Big year ahead for Richo and Benji … still some work ahead to improve the talent in this team to the required levels to get the results to get him to stay IMO
 
Tigerwould said:
The whole interview was good. His honesty and path to the WestsTigers was interesting with all the detail. He’s a good talker. Can see him in the media a lot

0:16 Podcasting
3:36 Social media
6:47 Breakout year
9:32 Signing to the Tigers
11:16 Growing up and path in the journeys
19:53 School footy
26:31 Grumpy coffee segment
27:52 Brought into NRL system and debut
38:40 Suspended for hip drop
41:21 The toll of losing
43:43 Contract drama
49:32 Injuries
50:42 Jarome Luai
52:42 Prime Ministers
53:46 Final questions
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The kid just oozes class.
If we can lock him up for a long time & a few others our fortunes will turn around.
 
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