Rock Hopper Steve
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Very entertaining but will be happy when the footy gets here.
OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.
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AmericanHistoryX
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I hear you. I dont understand it. But I do.
Rock Hopper Steve
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It's addictive living in this forum have enjoyed the pre-season banter.
We saw that in 2018 I think it was winning first five or six games.. Storm twice strong Roosters etc... With a frantic scrambling defence that eventually wasn't sustainable.
Just too taxing
upthetigers
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It is where else is there to talk footy? It gets a bit heated at times though.
Rock Hopper Steve
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If I see signs of someone getting cranky mate, try to cool the convo with calm approach or just don't respond, testing at times I know.
upthetigers
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That's a very rational/stoic approach could apply it to other parts of your life too 👍
I want to start reading more, you gave me an idea, I'll get a book on stoicism.
AmericanHistoryX
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Stoicism is another word for lethargic. Be wary. Keep an open mind.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Smart to apply in the real world you know you might even avoid some hot head in the street punching you in the face lol.
AmericanHistoryX
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Remember the last time that happened? He's right. You might win lotto one day. But you have to pay to play.
Tucker
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Are you going to compare our spine to Melbourne’s?
Hughes plays structured for the most part.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Just Munster seems allowed to use the let off the leash approach in attack.
AmericanHistoryX
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He big too. But ain't no second rower. I have to agree with Galvin. I might be bigger than most 5 8's but im no 2nd rower. Ala Cameron the Monster.
hank37w
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Yeah, just go out there and have some fun, oh, just remembered that did not end well.
That's what the best Nd most consistent teams do.
The game only breaks apart in the final quarter.
We need fitness and structure
TieDye
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Que?
He mentioned coaches and fans knowing who is a fast runner from day dot. At no point did he say “skinny awkward… kid” but pop off JT’s dad
Tiger Tarl
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My thoughts on the Galvin situation...
Firstly, he's contracted for two more years minimum. Richo doesn't strike me as someone to let a player walk early if they are still beneficial to the team. Projecting worst-case scenarios and then getting emotional over that is not healthy.
Personally, I think a win/win would be to get him to sign a ONE-YEAR extension plus adjusted pay for the next two years. Something like $550k + $550k + $700k in 2027. Overall this gives him an extra $1.2M over that time which would be more than if he stuck it out for two years ($250 +$350k) and signed somewhere else for 2027.
This would keep his options open for 2028 when he'll still only be 22 with his whole career ahead of him. Many players don't even start NRL until that age. This way, he doesn't 'lose out' financially but still has options to leave or extend on a pay increase when he has over a decade of playing still to go.
And if it turns out that Latu partners better with Luai then we are only paying $700k for a possible centre or lock/2nd row for one year.
Before we freak out about price, let's put the salary cap into context:
Storm halves for 2025: $1.1M + $900k = $2M
Storm spine for 2025: $1.1M + $900k + $950k + 850k = $3.8M
And that’s just what’s on the cap. Add to that a prop on $900k. So 5 players close to a million each.
Tigers halves for 2025: $1.2M + $250k = $1.45M
Tigers spine for 2025: $1.2M + $250k + $700k + 700k = $2.8M
Next highest paid player is a prop on $650k. That's a million-dollar difference. Even if we threw Galvin an extra few hundred K over the next two years, that still doesn't scuttle our salary cap.
Firstly, he's contracted for two more years minimum. Richo doesn't strike me as someone to let a player walk early if they are still beneficial to the team. Projecting worst-case scenarios and then getting emotional over that is not healthy.
Personally, I think a win/win would be to get him to sign a ONE-YEAR extension plus adjusted pay for the next two years. Something like $550k + $550k + $700k in 2027. Overall this gives him an extra $1.2M over that time which would be more than if he stuck it out for two years ($250 +$350k) and signed somewhere else for 2027.
This would keep his options open for 2028 when he'll still only be 22 with his whole career ahead of him. Many players don't even start NRL until that age. This way, he doesn't 'lose out' financially but still has options to leave or extend on a pay increase when he has over a decade of playing still to go.
And if it turns out that Latu partners better with Luai then we are only paying $700k for a possible centre or lock/2nd row for one year.
Before we freak out about price, let's put the salary cap into context:
Storm halves for 2025: $1.1M + $900k = $2M
Storm spine for 2025: $1.1M + $900k + $950k + 850k = $3.8M
And that’s just what’s on the cap. Add to that a prop on $900k. So 5 players close to a million each.
Tigers halves for 2025: $1.2M + $250k = $1.45M
Tigers spine for 2025: $1.2M + $250k + $700k + 700k = $2.8M
Next highest paid player is a prop on $650k. That's a million-dollar difference. Even if we threw Galvin an extra few hundred K over the next two years, that still doesn't scuttle our salary cap.
AmericanHistoryX
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The difference only being Melbourne are perennial semi final team. And we are at the other end. How much is the price for success?
Tiger_Yoshi
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Thanks TT aka Richo
Jolls
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I think the scrambling defence was the issue in 2018.
Having structure with key playmkers playing what they see is definitely sustainable. They don't have to be running around like headless chooks trying to score off every play. There are times where you need to grind in attack, times where you need to use your attack to set your defence and times when you have the freedom to play what is in front of you. We haven't had a playmaker that understands when to do what.
Scrambling defence just isn't sustainable except in short spurts when it is all hands on deck to prevent the line being crossed. As soon as you get back to a structured defence you can catch your breath. I was shaking my head so often last year when we were out on our feet and didn't take the option to kick for touch and amble down to the scrum to start from a set piece with a "less fatigued" defence.
