OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

[batboy]

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.

'Reportedly' followed by a lot of 'I thinks'

Ready must be bored.

 

[Kelce68]

'Reportedly' followed by a lot of 'I thinks'

Ready must be bored.

Richo feeds him.

They're crafting an alternate narrative to the 'get your chequebooks ready' narrative of last week.

 

[Tom Shines]

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.

I was under the impression he had multiple? So that would be good if it’s only 1…

How much of a lift would it be if say he has more than 1 …JL just comes out and says - “I’m relinquishing the first get out clause at end of ‘26 and will commit to WT three years minimum” …I mean it would be a massive lift to the club, and prevent the dickhead media linking him with any club in the meantime …it’s going to be a major pain otherwise with both him and Galvin on the market potentially…

 

[mtd#2]

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 didn't see it either, it isn't necessary in the next year or two but long term.

 

[mtd#2]

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!

Look if Luai does what he needs to do in 2-4 years and Latu is ready, it could potentially be the best for everyone and Luai to make even bigger dollars. But he has said he would like to play in the UK before he retires so that will be the most likely move.

In saying that I am loving what Luai has brought to the club and I wouldn't be open to this unless it was 💯 best for all...

Really depends on Latus development and what Galvin does

 

[liltiger]

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?

Pretty sure it's a percentage of the contract value over the entire length of the contract, doesn't matter if he stays or goes, the manager negotiates the contract so is entitled to their percentage.

 

[liltiger]

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.

Yeah, we need Galvin to work out what he's doing asap, if we don't start getting Latu game time he's going to go he's not going to linger in reserve grade, even though he wanted to play with his brothers he can't do that in reserves. I'm hoping we can start getting Da silva on the pitch to start taking over from Api, then move Latu to the 14, if Galvin stays. I'm hoping we keep them all.

 

[Oldman]

Jolls if Galvan and Sharpe from what we have seen at present were off contract at the same time and their managers were wanting 1mill who would you pick.

Wouldn’t pay either $ 1mill
But would love to have both in the squad
Remembering
Sharpe would be playing fullback if not for K.Ponga who is an absolute superstar.
He could play any position from fullback to 5/8 if Newcastle loose him because they spent so much on Brown there management should be shot.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Wouldn’t pay either $ 1mill
But would love to have both in the squad
Remembering
Sharpe would be playing fullback if not for K.Ponga who is an absolute superstar.
He could play any position from fullback to 5/8 if Newcastle loose him because they spent so much on Brown there management should be shot.

It was a hypothetical O, think Richo's prep extension for Galvan would be something like this, 25 600k, 26 800k and 1mil for the duration of the contract or possibly a ratcheting element.
Agree they could get into trouble now I suppose the saving grace is if Ponga gets raided by the Roosters or union they have Sharpe to fill his spot and will be in a position to upgrade him substantially.
I'm hoping they all want to stay and they have to shed quality to keep them all Richo will be watching lol.

 

[Bigscreentv]

If Galvin is learning, developing etc and the team is winning he will stay. The club will give him a good offer.
People generally leave a job when they’re unhappy, unless they’ve been there a long time and need a change (which isn’t the case here), of they get offered an offer they can’t refuse. I can’t see any club coming in with an offer that the tigers won’t be able to get near, so take that out as a factor. If he’s happy and winning, he’ll stay.
We have something that other clubs can’t offer too - it’s representing the area he grew up in up in, he’d be taking that area out of the bottom of the ladder, and he’d be doing it with his friends he grew up with.

It’s also funny how these stories I.e get out your cheque book come out after a loss. If we keep winning the journos and agents don’t have much leverage.

 

[BAGNF05]

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!

These ongoing forwards suggestions are pretty outlandish. He’s the most natural young five eighth in the comp.

 

[Tom Shines]

These ongoing forwards suggestions are pretty outlandish. He’s the most natural young five eighth in the comp.

so I’m assuming you don’t want to move him to second row to give Latu some game time ? 😎

 

[BAGNF05]

so I’m assuming you don’t want to move him to second row to give Latu some game time ? 😎

I’m sure we’ll pick up an injury at some stage and he’ll get his chance to impress. Hopefully he’s fit and ready when his chance comes.

 

[BAGNF05]

It was a hypothetical O, think Richo's prep extension for Galvan would be something like this, 25 600k, 26 800k and 1mil for the duration of the contract or possibly a ratcheting element.
Agree they could get into trouble now I suppose the saving grace is if Ponga gets raided by the Roosters or union they have Sharpe to fill his spot and will be in a position to upgrade him substantially.
I'm hoping they all want to stay and they have to shed quality to keep them all Richo will be watching lol.

Yeah, he’s going to be at or near his best in around three years time based on the normal development of halves. Those really big dollars should kick in around 2027 and be dependent on him earning rep duties or second week of finals imo.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Yeah, he’s going to be at or near his best in around three years time based on the normal development of halves. Those really big dollars should kick in around 2027 and be dependent on him earning rep duties or second week of finals imo.

It's scary how good he is now, in time if he gets better there will be more interest in him than Galvan, he will have the choice at any club at 5/8 or fullback, the knights have rocks in their heads he should be their second marquee man.

 

[426Tlgerland]

These ongoing forwards suggestions are pretty outlandish. He’s the most natural young five eighth in the comp.

He will play 6 for us or another club , there has been big number 6 before , John Sutton , Dailey , if he is a gun 6 he stays a 6

 

[BAGNF05]

It's scary how good he is now, in time if he gets better there will be more interest in him than Galvan, he will have the choice at any club at 5/8 or fullback, the knights have rocks in their heads he should be their second marquee man.

I was talking about Galvin.

 

[BAGNF05]

He will play 6 for us or another club , there has been big number 6 before , John Sutton , Dailey , if he is a gun 6 he stays a 6

Yeah, body shape is not really important, especially in the halves. The greatest players have come in all shapes and sizes. It’s his guile and instincts that set him apart. And he’s still learning the game.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I was talking about Galvin.

OK wires crossed somewhere, all good.

 

[Lestronge]

Riccio tried to stir shit on 360 tonight , but I noticed when it’s not the Moses cabal of Read ,Caryannis or whatever , or the unprofessional muck rakers of Crawley and Ritchie , these nonsense time filler segments , are quickly squashed by the panel . Gordy over Kenty really changes the dynamic of that panel in such a good way . And I feel Braith has very little time for a lot of the middling reporter/ stooges.
It’s clear Moses wants to take his client to market re. He wants to take him to the eels or manly .
Imagine pushing the narrative that eels are a better club, which he was implying , after that last round .
Talk about read the room . Starts talking about the big clubs .