OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277 *Released* Career Discussion.

[pawsandclaws1]

On Gould's opinion on signing Galvin, did anyone notice he prefaced what he said with "at the moment". He said the club was concentrating on players in its system but prefaced with "at the moment".

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I'm puzzled by the Gould comment that there is an untenable issue that hasn't been brought to light needs to be resolved.
Firstly, what is the issue?
Secondly, if it is untenable, how can it be resolved?

He also was quiet forthright in saying that tigers didn’t even make the offer
To the way he said it he had inside information. I’m guessing from Moses but could be wrong
I’d say that he’s distanced bulldogs from the spotlight because of the anti tampering insinuation as how the bulldogs were perceived is his first and foremost priority

 

[Flippedy]

I mean it's interesting how publicly involved the parents have been in this story. I mean I wouldn't know any other nrl players parents (except obviously those who played them selves) yet for Lachly we had both parents in the news, his dad being a key part of negotiations.

Never a good sign for an adult to still have their parents so involved - imagine someone coming in for a job interview at 19 for any other form of work and bringing their dad with them

Many a helicopter dad has ruined the sporting careers of their child before it even begins. Hope this isn’t the case for Lachlan.

 

[king_sirro]

I hope someone has told Galvin to put the stupid smile away this weekend. If he runs out after all this, particularly to boos and smiles like he has been it's a bad look. He should be all business, determined to be the best player on the field and shut the crowd up with a steely look about him. Show the club and fans some respect and don't fake smile

 

[hank37w]

That's even worse than Moses. Making the decision. And If it is true then why are player managers required. Why not cut out the middle man and take all the prophet?

I like what you did there:

Moses and Prophet, just needed to get a Bulrushes and Red Sea reference in there somewhere.

Note: when Moses opens his mouth, bull rushes out. 🤣

I'm sure you'll work on it.

 

[BAGNF05]

A couple of gems from Richardson - you can't buy players without money so I get the money first and then wait to see who comes available. Also that negs are done confidentially and only he and Benji know the targets. He is great to listen too.

Common sense we haven’t seen at our club in a long while.

 

[426Tlgerland]

On Gould's opinion on signing Galvin, did anyone notice he prefaced what he said with "at the moment". He said the club was concentrating on players in its system but prefaced with "at the moment".

If Galvin was free to leave today , Dogs would be all over it , Sexton would be sorry mate no deal hear , 100% Gould would grab him specially after dropping Daddy Galvin a few lines of , your son will blossom under Ceraldo , he play SOO. In 2026 , he play for Australia soon , he will be our poster boy , and you can come in and do what ever you like your the man

 

[BAGNF05]

99% agree but the bullying accusations & legal letters are a cheap tactic by a low-life to try to force an early release. That should worry every NRL club. The Clubs need to stand strong against those few snakes slithering about.

I have no doubt now camp Galvin is furious that Richo refused the earlier release requests and has been compiling said dossier to support this new legal strategy.

Now they’ve engaged a Parramatta supporter as a lawyer.

I don’t think I Moses is familiar with the pub test.

Using up a kid like this is worse than anything Luai & Turuva may of did.

 

[hank37w]

I mean it's interesting how publicly involved the parents have been in this story. I mean I wouldn't know any other nrl players parents (except obviously those who played them selves) yet for Lachly we had both parents in the news, his dad being a key part of negotiations.

Never a good sign for an adult to still have their parents so involved - imagine someone coming in for a job interview at 19 for any other form of work and bringing their dad with them

Just look at what the shit fight dealing with Ponga's old man must be.

No thanks, I'm out. 🤣

 

[hank37w]

Dad wants his 6% to.

I reckon he's getting more than that. 🤣

 

[Telltails]

If Galvin was free to leave today , Dogs would be all over it , Sexton would be sorry mate no deal hear , 100% Gould would grab him specially after dropping Daddy Galvin a few lines of , your son will blossom under Ceraldo , he play SOO. In 2026 , he play for Australia soon , he will be our poster boy , and you can come in and do what ever you like your the man

Our offer inflated his price somewhat but the dad interference has also possibly put some clubs off given the influence he has over Lachlan - no matter how often people talk about the lovely family - players and clubs will know the truth whatever that maybe. And or maybe the obsession for Parramatta is too far ingrained
For a player that we cant develop he was selected in Prime Minister's 13 after one season and would have more than likely been rookie of the year had he not been suspended..
The Bulldogs are flying they don't need a kid with dad.
When he matures into the player predicted and making his own decisions he will be a much more attractive prospect - if it gets to that.

 

[twentyforty]

I actually don’t think it’s all that complicated.
He has been here over 3 years and during that time, he and his parents have seen the club receive

• 3 x wooden spoons at NRL level,
• 1 x spoon, and 2 x bottom 3 finishes at KOE level
• Mixed results in Flegg but one of those was also a spoon.

Add to that the board in fighting, Hagi and Pascoe, 2 coaches sacked, lots of players leaving contracts early…..their mind was made up in 2023. The club threw a Hail Mary at them last year promoting him way ahead of time but the spoon finish likely sealed it. He was gone.
Nothing that’s occurred in 2025 has affected their decision. All the noise around Luai and co is just that. They found a better offer and that’s that. It’s not Benji’s or Richo’s or the player’s fault….its just the perfect storm of shit from 2022-24 that convinced them this place isn’t for them and that’s not a betrayal or snake behaviour or anything else…it’s just human nature to protect your son.

As a very stupid man once uttered…it is what it is and the club is paying for the pathetic performances it’s put in over the past 3 seasons.

Good debriefing Tucker.
I would like to add, the likely tipping point may have been the way Tim Sheens was treated? The constant changing of his job description followed by an unceremonious sacking. A legend of the game who had Galvin’s footballing future mapped out for him. All of his dreams and aspirations at Tigers became a puff of vapour as the club started stockpiling halves.

 

[BAGNF05]

Good debriefing Tucker.
I would like to add, the likely tipping point may have been the way Tim Sheens was treated? The constant changing of his job description followed by an unceremonious sacking. A legend of the game who had Galvin’s footballing future mapped out for him. All of his dreams and aspirations at Tigers became a puff of vapour as the club started stockpiling halves.

But his team obviously things he’s a metamorphosis of Langer, Thurston & Johns. Why would they be worried about Bud & Latu?

 

[twentyforty]

A couple of gems from Richardson - you can't buy players without money so I get the money first and then wait to see who comes available. Also that negs are done confidentially and only he and Benji know the targets. He is great to listen too.

An epiphany for the previous administration.

 

[twentyforty]

But his team obviously things he’s a metamorphosis of Langer, Thurston & Johns. Why would they be worried about Bud & Latu?

Not worried about the players but concerned about the direction of the club and its erratic decisions.

 

[stephen]

I'm puzzled by the Gould comment that there is an untenable issue that hasn't been brought to light needs to be resolved.
Firstly, what is the issue?
Secondly, if it is untenable, how can it be resolved?

Not sure if It's been widely discussed in media, etc. I know we've all raised the topic on here of Galvin's future position being maybe in the backrow. Perhaps this is what Gould is referring to?

 

[stephen]

I hope someone has told Galvin to put the stupid smile away this weekend. If he runs out after all this, particularly to boos and smiles like he has been it's a bad look. He should be all business, determined to be the best player on the field and shut the crowd up with a steely look about him. Show the club and fans some respect and don't fake smile

The smiles part of his "brand", mate. Gotta maintain the image.

 

[BAGNF05]

Not worried about the players but concerned about the direction of the club and its erratic decisions.

Fair.

 

[stephen]

And then the parents wouldn’t take Richo’s calls. Imagine if Lachy didn’t know about that side of it.

Richo wouldn't have mentioned it to Lachlan?
" Hi Lachie. Been trying to get hold of your dad. Ask him to call me back when he has a moment."
This narrative that poor Lachie is hostage to his manager & parents is all a bit unbelievable.

 

[Tucker]

I mean it's interesting how publicly involved the parents have been in this story. I mean I wouldn't know any other nrl players parents (except obviously those who played them selves) yet for Lachly we had both parents in the news, his dad being a key part of negotiations.

Never a good sign for an adult to still have their parents so involved - imagine someone coming in for a job interview at 19 for any other form of work and bringing their dad with them

Most 19 year olds aren’t signing a on for a salary north of a million per year plus benefits.