OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

[pawsandclaws1]

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!

The good thing about the market is that it determines players' value, not parents or the players themselves.

 

[Tom Shines]

The good thing about the market is that it determines players' value, not parents or the players themselves.

The market is about to be expanded by two teams, and according to what PVL is saying … a bloated new TV deal

 

[Lukic]

Why do people keep bringing up moving Galvin from the halves to the backrow???

He's already a good player in the halves and halves are by far the most important players on the field. Why would we move one of the best young players in the game from one of the most important positions to one where we don't know if he'd be as successful and is also a less important position? That's not even taking into account that there's so few quality halves in the comp as is, and a bunch of them are already in their 30s and very close to retirement.

Anyway, re-signing Galvin is a must. His ceiling is sky high. He could realistically continue to improve each year for the next 5-10 years. Dylan Brown's played with a premier halfback on finals quality teams and has been in first grade for five years. He's pretty much who he is at this point and managed to get an offer of $1.3m a year. If we could lock Galvin up for a few years on anything less than a mil a year, that should be seen as a huge win because he'll likely outperform the contract over time even if he's overpaid initially.

Sure we've got Fainu, but it's total nonsense to suggest that we should be ok with losing a 19 year old future star because we've got another one who's not proven as much waiting in the wings. I'd much rather lose Luai than Galvin given their respective ages and ceilings.

 

[TonyTiger]

Twaly did the same, went to market, and got less.

Twal would be peeling oranges at any other club

 

[innsaneink]

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.

Still leaves us short a 2nd rower if he's "just wearing 11 or 12"

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Galvins a 6 for the next 5+ years IMO. After that who knows. If he stays we lose Latu, such is life. If he goes we keep Latu. Good situation to be in for a change.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The market is about to be expanded by two teams, and according to what PVL is saying … a bloated new TV deal

That's fine and our club determines how to balance its books noting the largess will be divided by two additional teams. We have Galvin for the next two years. There will be few teams where he is playing alongside a half of the calibre of Luai.

 

[Tom Shines]

M

That's fine and our club determines how to balance its books noting the largess will be divided by two additional teams. We have Galvin for the next two years. There will be few teams where he is playing alongside a half of the calibre of Luai.

I have every confidence Richo will do everything he can to retain Galvin … probably offer him over a $1m a year to stay 2027 and beyond … I don’t know if this will convince him to stay …. But I think they will make the offer to him in a month or two … and if he doesn’t take it then he is as good as gone …

I also think what happens with JL is something to watch … don’t be surprised if Perth offers him $1.5m a year to be their big name recruit to kick off their inaugural season in 2027 … they would be mad not too…at least the Tigers will know by then what is happening with Galvin … so they might just have to match the other offer

 

[Tom Shines]

26?
We’ll play finals this year as long as injuries are kind.

I’m struggling to see it … they have limited depth and injuries are inevitable … would love to be proven wrong though

 

[Kelce68]

Hopefully Galvin signs an extension, we have latu fainu he no doubt will be a good halves partner for Luai however he is not and will never be a Glavin,

Galvin will be elite at the end of his career possibly from a 6 to a ball playing 13 like fitlwr and yeoh. If we fail to re-sign Galvin it will be a big blow to the club

Or, more to the point;

- We don't know the ceiling of either player, nor do we know the trajectory of their careers.

They both look very promising. Keep them both.

 

[Needaname]

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?

It would be a new contract so yes. If this is your thinking it’s even more likely to favour us as a deal could be done from now until November this year.
A follow up question re signings.
I’ll use Brown as an example.
Does the agent get paid the commission now as the deal has been brokered now and announced or does it start from November this year?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

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I have every confidence Richo will do everything he can to retain Galvin … probably offer him over a $1m a year to stay 2027 and beyond … I don’t know if this will convince him to stay …. But I think they will make the offer to him in a month or two … and if he doesn’t take it then he is as good as gone …

I also think what happens with JL is something to watch … don’t be surprised if Perth offers him $1.5m a year to be their big name recruit to kick off their inaugural season in 2027 … they would be mad not too…at least the Tigers will know by then what is happening with Galvin … so they might just have to match the other offer

The ideal for a player manager would be for clubs to get into bidding. Richardson is far too savvy for that and you would think he has a figure the club is prepared to pay (and afford) noting Luai is the marquee signing. Bula also is right up there now as one of our best.

 

[Bellend]

Galvin knows he will end up in the lock or second row position in time maybe in 2 years time who knows. But for him to play in that position he needs to stack on at least 10kgs to his frame and currently that is not going to happen. Latu needs time in the half of 5/8 position leave him there in reserve grade where he can learn and develop his game.

Both Latu and Lachlan need more work on their individual games and this comes with experience.

 

[Lestronge]

Why do people keep bringing up moving Galvin from the halves to the backrow???

He's already a good player in the halves and halves are by far the most important players on the field. Why would we move one of the best young players in the game from one of the most important positions to one where we don't know if he'd be as successful and is also a less important position? That's not even taking into account that there's so few quality halves in the comp as is, and a bunch of them are already in their 30s and very close to retirement.

Anyway, re-signing Galvin is a must. His ceiling is sky high. He could realistically continue to improve each year for the next 5-10 years. Dylan Brown's played with a premier halfback on finals quality teams and has been in first grade for five years. He's pretty much who he is at this point and managed to get an offer of $1.3m a year. If we could lock Galvin up for a few years on anything less than a mil a year, that should be seen as a huge win because he'll likely outperform the contract over time even if he's overpaid initially.

Sure we've got Fainu, but it's total nonsense to suggest that we should be ok with losing a 19 year old future star because we've got another one who's not proven as much waiting in the wings. I'd much rather lose Luai than Galvin given their respective ages and ceilings.

Because there’s a potentially better one plying his trade in reserve grade . And by better , I mean silkier , more conventional , but can go missing , and hasn’t really worked out how to put his stamp on a game . But Latu was the “prodigy” coming through the grades . Galvin had a bumper year 12 year , which coincided with growth spurt , and hasn’t really turned back .
It’s more of a question of how do you fit all these guys in , and do you hand the keys to the castle to a guy, who is always looking over the fence and wondering about how their grass is greener . I’m not saying he is or isn’t that way , but these are all variables . And the big elephant in the room , like the Sironen brothers , Scott hill (who stayed at 6 far longer than people thought), Jason smith , eventually will he just be too big an cumbersome to play at 6 . Even Terry Campese suffered this , but couldn’t move into the middle , so his injuries shortened his career . He might not be . Scott hill never did , not really,so yea . But then there’s another question . If he doesn’t bulk up , can his body endure the demands of 1st grade footy over 7-10 years , or even 3-5. These are all questions that clubs , not just ours , will need to answer before evaluating what his price tag is .
Because you’re right . 2025 Galvin is a 6 through and through . There’s just going to be some desperate clubs throwing reckless money at players . Like the knights have just kicked that off . I think the eels will get desperate if they win the spoon . A notoriously fickle club , that turns in itself really quickly when things aren’t going right . That’s their culture .
Plus if the 2 new clubs struggle to find quality talent they will just go balls to the wall and offer elite talent 2 mil to play there. Especially PNG I would think . Because theyres wrecking balls everywhere in that country, they just lack the polish an elite talent will provide .
On a side note , I think the elite talent that will go to PNG will all be players who grew up in north qld , and are used to the weather , almost love it . If I was PNG I’d be targeting guys who love that tropical lifestyle . So it’s not huge punch in the face when you get there . Because a lot of people never get used to the heat and humidity, and will want out real quick no matter how much they’re paid .

 

[Tom Shines]

The ideal for a player manager would be for clubs to get into bidding. Richardson is far too savvy for that and you would think he has a figure the club is prepared to pay (and afford) noting Luai is the marquee signing. Bula also is right up there now as one of our best.

yes ,,all true…

Richo will have a figure for Galvin he won’t go over …if he loses him though …probably gives JL more leverage …. That get out clause he has is going to suck

 

[Lestronge]

yes ,,all true…

Richo will have a figure for Galvin he won’t go over …if he loses him though …probably gives JL more leverage …. That get out clause he has is going to suck

You don’t know that man . It could just get reconciled on a random Tuesday night in the offseason , with the media trying to make nothing stories for a couple of days out of it . In fact most players , that’s exactly how it goes .
Percentage wise , most players don’t really change clubs . And elite talent ? It’s hardly ever . Maybe twice a year . And we’ve had Robson and brown , who I would class a tier down from elite .
If the place is winning and the vibes are good , I can’t see Luai going anywhere . Especially if there’s a lot of unfinished business on the table .

 

[Tom Shines]

You don’t know that man . It could just get reconciled on a random Tuesday night in the offseason , with the media trying to make nothing stories for a couple of days out of it . In fact most players , that’s exactly how it goes .
Percentage wise , most players don’t really change clubs . And elite talent ? It’s hardly ever . Maybe twice a year . And we’ve had Robson and brown , who I would class a tier down from elite .
If the place is winning and the vibes are good , I can’t see Luai going anywhere . Especially if there’s a lot of unfinished business on the table .

Correct …Im not saying it is certain to happen …

But he and his manager put those get out clauses in his contract for a reason ..

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Tigers are reportedly preparing to table a “significant offer” to five-eighth Lachlan Galvin to keep him at Concord long-term.

Following the 32-6 thrashing of the Eels, Tigers are understandably keen to hold onto the young playmaker, who has already formed a strong combination with new recruit Jarome Luai and exciting fullback Jahream Bula.

The Tigers hope to sort out an extension for Galvin sooner rather than later given he is able to negotiate with rival clubs on November 1, with his current deal ending at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Veteran journalist Brent Read says the Tigers don’t want Galvin to get a sniff of free agency, with club powerbrokers prepared to make an offer the 19-year-old can’t refuse.

“I think it’s imminent. I think it’ll come in the next month or two they’ll make a move on Lachlan Galvin,” Read said on NRL360.

“They have to make a move on him because he’s one of those guys who can talk with rival clubs on November 1 and there are a stack of clubs that are lining him up.

“I think he’ll be a million dollar player at some point in that contract offer. I think it’ll be a significant offer over a long period of time.”

Read continued that for whatever reason Galvin turns down the offer, he’ll likely test his value on the open market at the end of the year.

“If he turns the offer down you know he’s going to market because it’s going to be a big offer (from the Tigers),” he said.

Despite coming off three straight wooden spoons, it’s a very exciting time for the Tigers.

Sunday’s win over the Eels was the first time ever the spine of Galvin, Bula, Luai and skipper Api Koroisau had played together.

“It’s a great mix because they have the inexperience but x-factor of Galvin and Jahream Bula coming through and then you have premiership winners Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai,” NRL360 host Braith Anasta said.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Why do people keep bringing up moving Galvin from the halves to the backrow???

He's already a good player in the halves and halves are by far the most important players on the field. Why would we move one of the best young players in the game from one of the most important positions to one where we don't know if he'd be as successful and is also a less important position? That's not even taking into account that there's so few quality halves in the comp as is, and a bunch of them are already in their 30s and very close to retirement.

Anyway, re-signing Galvin is a must. His ceiling is sky high. He could realistically continue to improve each year for the next 5-10 years. Dylan Brown's played with a premier halfback on finals quality teams and has been in first grade for five years. He's pretty much who he is at this point and managed to get an offer of $1.3m a year. If we could lock Galvin up for a few years on anything less than a mil a year, that should be seen as a huge win because he'll likely outperform the contract over time even if he's overpaid initially.

Sure we've got Fainu, but it's total nonsense to suggest that we should be ok with losing a 19 year old future star because we've got another one who's not proven as much waiting in the wings. I'd much rather lose Luai than Galvin given their respective ages and ceilings.

I still haven't seen any stand out performances for Latu. I know, short on field times, injuries etc.
But I have seen Sharpe, young and fast, still learning at 5/8; And Newcastle buy Brown for overs?
Great pick-up if Galvin leaves.

 

[Furious1]

yes ,,all true…

Richo will have a figure for Galvin he won’t go over …if he loses him though …probably gives JL more leverage …. That get out clause he has is going to suck

Yeah the media made out like he has a lot of them, but I'm sure someone here said it was only 1. The thing is, obviously I'm speculating, but I feel like that has been put in more for the purpose of if there is no improvement of the club (bickering etc) and results he could get out, as opposed to wanting more money.