OFFICIAL Lachlan Galvin #277

[Nounny]

Can someone post smh article about Fainu please

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I'm sure the Galvin father if not Lachy himself are having a sneak in this forum....

Get this into ya!

NRL 2025: Lachlan Galvin successor Latu Fainu declares himself ready for Wests Tigers No.6 jersey

Tigers prodigy says coach Benji Marshall can help him become the club’s long-term No.6.

www.smh.com.au

What a stark contrast, thats a young man greatful for everything as opposed to a spoilt child that feels everything deserves to be handed to him on a platter.

 

[Nounny]

Cannot open behind pay wall , anyone please

 

[hsvjones]

Stay firm Richo and keep him in reserves until we need him or he gains player's trust.

If he wants out early his new clubs will need to compensate us in some way.

 

[Telltails]

I think we have to wear the criticism with sympathisers who most will have their own agenda whether they hate the Tigers, Benji , Luai, think they are a chance of getting Galvin, or need to generate interest in what they write.
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Important for us to back the club and players given they are the ones that know what has gone on despite the stories being imagined by those who don't.
Remember Lachy till two days ago had been handed everything on a silver platter by this club/ coach until made it clear not for the first time that he didn't want it.

 

[NT_Tiger]

What a stark contrast, thats a young man greatful for everything as opposed to a spoilt child that feels everything deserves to be handed to him on a platter.

THAT's what Galvin was afraid of. His competent competition is willing to learn and progress as part of a team.

 

[user118245]

I came to post that lol, got me cracking up

Is it just me or does his [LG] body language not look comfortable in the sheds or around the boys at all. Every vlog he looks on edge except for media day. Odd observation as well but he also is always fully clothed in the vlogs when boys like Royce are down to toggs only, might just be a youth thing but a sure tale sign he isn’t comfortable here

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Opinion

Tigers to blame as bullies and hypocrites pile on Galvin



Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

April 16, 2025 — 11.45am

The Lachie Galvin carry-on?

Friends, when it comes to hyperbolic hypocrisy, when it comes to bullying bastardry, when it comes to sheer shittiness in rugba league, I think we have a post-war record, yes? (Which is saying something.)



Tigers young gun Lachlan Galvin breaks his silence on the decision to leave the club at the end of 2026.

For those who’ve joined us late, Galvin is the 19-year-old wunderkind of the newly resuscitated Wests Tigers, a great player who’s been carving ’em up a little like Benji Marshall in his prime. He’s got verve in his swerve, Veuve in his make-up. He plays champagne rugby league that is a joy to watch!

But here’s the thing. Marshall is now Galvin’s coach, and despite the Tigers recently tabling a $5.5 million offer for five years of the young man’s services, Galvin quietly declined. He did not loudly decline. He quietly declined. All the noise since has come from Tigers management and players. It is understood that the reason for Galvin declining to sign the contract is not because he wants more money, necessarily, but because he thinks he might become a better player under another coach, and that Marshall is not necessarily his kind of coach.

Cue, the said hyperbolic hypocrisy, the bullying bastardry, the sheer shittiness led by – of all people – Jarome Luai, who went so far as to put on his Instagram account an image of god-knows-what, emblazoned with the words: “Team first.”

Sorry, what?

“Team first,” Jarome?

YOU’RE the one saying that? Is that the approach you took, when leaving the team you were born and bred to, the one that raised you as a footballer, the one writ large in your very DNA, Penrith? Or did you just observe the greatest of all rugby league traditions – the very one that the game was founded on in 1908 – to take the money and run?

Well, you’re right, you didn’t quite do that.

For in your case, you paused long enough to put a clause in your contract with the Tigers saying you reserved the right to talk to other clubs at the end of this year, and depart after the 2026 season, if you weren’t happy with the way things were going – or, clearly, if you got a better offer. Can you see much “team first” in that clause, Jarome?

You were joined by Api Koroisau, in the delegation that went to see Marshall on Monday to say you didn’t want to play with Galvin any more, and he should be dropped.

You, Api Koroisau, you? Mate, you didn’t even resist the big bucks as long as Luai did, but left the ’Riff two years ago! Who the hell are you to wring your hands and say Galvin has let the side down by choosing to do precisely what you did?

Two other Tigers players have publicly joined the carry-on, turning on their 19-year-old teammate – and the end result is that Galvin has, unbelievably, been dropped to the NRL’s version of reserve grade.

For what, exactly?

Seriously, to be a player as good as Galvin and find yourself in the NSW Cup, you’d have to think he was guilty of at least one cardinal sin – not going out drinking with the boys after the game? – if not two, but I can’t see any. I repeat: everything he did was quiet. All the noise has come from the Tigers, now leading a baying mob of NRL fans, and Galvin has merely responded to it.

And you, Benji, want to tear him a new one for chasing the money? Which one of you, or your players, hasn’t? The only one I can think of in recent times would be ... Lachie Galvin. As far as we know, money is not the driving force in this imbroglio. He simply doesn’t think Marshall is a great coach. Is this not his right?

The end result of the whole debacle is a Tigers train wreck. Bodies, everywhere. Ill will abounding all around. The Tigers were just back on track, starting to win for the first time in yonks. And now this. Through gross mismanagement, what should have been a minor affair has blown up, de luxe, resulting in one of their star players being sidelined and vilified by all and sundry. Seriously, the online hate against him is extraordinary. (Not quite as bad as the hate your humble correspondent gets when I opine that COVID vaccinations were a good thing that saved millions of people, but close.)

And he’s 19!

Get in the bin, the lot of you hypocrites and bullying bastards.

Oh, and if you’d like to discuss it, I’ll either be in my trailer, or hiding behind JT on the sidelines.

Another way to look at it. Well written. I will vouch for that. Those words are his. Not every ones. Im just saying the grammar is good interwoven with symbolic vocabulary. These days they are called Influencers.

 

[mtd#2]

THAT's what Galvin was afraid of. His competent competition is willing to learn and progress as part of a team.

It sounds like he was scared from the moment Luai walked into the building. He wants someone to worship him.

PEople who are not tigers fans may not believe this, but I am glad we got rid of this cancer from the club. He is toxic and not the sort of player we need for our culture. Good luck to any club who picks him up if he isn't #1.

Still can't believe he was upset that Benji got close to Luai when he signed. What a jealous little boy.

 

[Lestronge]

Is it just me or does his body language not look comfortable in the sheds or around the boys at all. Every vlog he looks on edge except for media day. Odd observation as well but he also is always fully clothed in the vlogs when boys like Royce are down to toggs only, might just be a youth thing but a sure tale sign he isn’t comfortable here

I think he isn’t comfortable anywhere , and when you see his childhood you know why .
It probably got misinterpreted at the roosters , as not buying in.
I think he’s one of those guys that probably if he wasn’t good at footy would be a natural loner . But he is good at footy so he’s in a social situations all the time.
I think by the way the boys have got around him , they’ve accepted him. He’s just naturally an introvert . Despite the V log.
That’s my interpretation anyway.

 

[Goyougoodthng]

Just listened to it and he couldnt believe Galvin endorsed the comments about Benji. Very fair comments and said the Tigers were strong!!

I also enjoyed the podcast and what Gus had to say, it was fair.
Strangely he didn't mention all his comments during the last 12 months about Galvin being the best rookie he's ever seen, he'll be the highest paid player etc... Has had a negative affect on Galvin's current situation.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Another way to look at it. Well written. I will vouch for that. Those words are his. Not every ones. Im just saying the grammar is good interwoven with symbolic vocabulary. These days they are called Influencers.

Don't get the whole influencer thing are younger people so lost that they can't think for themselves that they need guidance from some of these fools on the net.

 

[supercoach]

Seems that way. Ball is in Lachie’s court now how he comes out of this saga.

1 He can either think F yas all and ask his manager to get him out of their quick smart.

Or he can prove himself …

2 Earn back some respect from his teammates by continuing to training hard, apologise to coach Benji & captains Api & Romey for how this has turned out and play hard in Cup.

I used to deal with Peter Fitzsimmonds when I used to work in North Sydney, you won't find a more arrogant, pretentious wanker in Australia, used to make ridiculous demands and just speak to everyone like we were beneath him. He's a real gem that one.

I had dealings with him in the aviation business, and yes he was a real tosser

 

[user118245]

I think he isn’t comfortable anywhere , and when you see his childhood you know why .
It probably got misinterpreted at the roosters , as not buying in.
I think he’s one of those guys that probably if he wasn’t good at footy would be a natural loner . But he is good at footy so he’s in a social situations all the time.
I think by the way the boys have got around him , they’ve accepted him. He’s just naturally an introvert . Despite the V log.
That’s my interpretation anyway.

I meant Lachie not May

 

[mtd#2]

Another way to look at it. Well written. I will vouch for that. Those words are his. Not every ones. Im just saying the grammar is good interwoven with symbolic vocabulary. These days they are called Influencers.

What everyone is missing here is that Galvin hasn't actually been great for the team and doesn't warrant first grade selection

The moment Galvin advised the club he'd no longer be here, the strategy of blooding him needed to be adjusted.

Galvin runs the ball too much and doesn't pass enough. He throws miracle balls on zero tackle. Kicks the ball dead giving the opposition 7 tackle sets. He isn't ready for first grade, but Benji gave him the platform to develop so that he would be ready sooner.

Benji and Richo were going to play Galvin and wait for Latu to return, then probably play Galvin elsewhere but still in the squad, focusing the development on Latu... A professional approach.

Enter Isaac Moses telling Shane Richardson that Galvin thinks Benji is a shit coach.

Well, what the FK did they think was going to happen when the playing squad found out about this?

Comparing the Luai situation to Galvin is laughable. If Luai was offered the keys to the kingdom at Penrith and 6 million dollars he wouldn't still be a Tiger.

Theres alot of bullsh1t to navigate through in all this.

Part of me really wants Luai and Api to come out and say what happened at that sit down... Because I am sure it will change public opinion (of those willing to base their opinion on facts and not a fantasy narrative about an up and coming 19 year old being screwed).

But that's bad for us, because then we can't make the weasel honour his contract.

I actually think turuva needs to be punished for his Instagram post for public perception... Whether the club believes in the punishment or not, they need to do it, so we keep holding all the cards. The boys should understand this.

 

[Telltails]

What would make Galvin and his family think he is bigger than the club/ team ???-
Gus Gould - NRL big wig, master coach, tactician, squad developer and commentator and current GM of the club leading the competition - saying he is the best teenage talent he has ever seen.
Given Gus's age and the talent that he has seen coached been associated with that's one hell of a sweeping statement..

 

[BAGNF05]

What everyone is missing here is that Galvin hasn't actually been great for the team and doesn't warrant first grade selection

The moment Galvin advised the club he'd no longer be here, the strategy of blooding him needed to be adjusted.

Galvin runs the ball too much and doesn't pass enough. He throws miracle balls on zero tackle. Kicks the ball dead giving the opposition 7 tackle sets. He isn't ready for first grade, but Benji gave him the platform to develop so that he would be ready sooner.

Benji and Richo were going to play Galvin and wait for Latu to return, then probably play Galvin elsewhere but still in the squad, focusing the development on Latu... A professional approach.

Enter Isaac Moses telling Shane Richardson that Galvin thinks Benji is a shit coach.

Well, what the FK did they think was going to happen when the playing squad found out about this?

Comparing the Luai situation to Galvin is laughable. If Luai was offered the keys to the kingdom at Penrith and 6 million dollars he wouldn't still be a Tiger.

Theres alot of bullsh1t to navigate through in all this.

Part of me really wants Luai and Api to come out and say what happened at that sit down... Because I am sure it will change public opinion (of those willing to base their opinion on facts and not a fantasy narrative about an up and coming 19 year old being screwed).

But that's bad for us, because then we can't make the weasel honour his contract.

I actually think turuva needs to be punished for his Instagram post for public perception... Whether the club believes in the punishment or not, they need to do it, so we keep holding all the cards. The boys should understand this.

No point adding to the bullshit. We tried to offer the kid $1 million plus over 5 years because he’s bloody good and will get a lot better. I think it’s time for the club to bring some form of maturity to all this (who knows maybe they already have) and try to build a bridge with Lachy. We may need him come finals time.

 

[jadtiger]

This bloke has just become the king of false equivalence... and apparently its ok now to say something about your coach with no repercussions?

Does he also not remember all the prior leaks on the release requests from his agent?

Man moses has some ignorant people out there who swallow his spin.

Money talks and i am sure they probably get hefty "xmas presents" every year.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

What would make Galvin and his family think he is bigger than the club/ team ???-
Gus Gould - NRL big wig, master coach, tactician, squad developer and commentator and current GM of the club leading the competition - saying he is the best teenage talent he has ever seen.
Given Gus's age and the talent that he has seen coached been associated with that's one hell of a sweeping statement..

I can't say exactly what Gus is doing with buttering up Galvan but it involves his tongue.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

What everyone is missing here is that Galvin hasn't actually been great for the team and doesn't warrant first grade selection

The moment Galvin advised the club he'd no longer be here, the strategy of blooding him needed to be adjusted.

Galvin runs the ball too much and doesn't pass enough. He throws miracle balls on zero tackle. Kicks the ball dead giving the opposition 7 tackle sets. He isn't ready for first grade, but Benji gave him the platform to develop so that he would be ready sooner.

Benji and Richo were going to play Galvin and wait for Latu to return, then probably play Galvin elsewhere but still in the squad, focusing the development on Latu... A professional approach.

Enter Isaac Moses telling Shane Richardson that Galvin thinks Benji is a shit coach.

Well, what the FK did they think was going to happen when the playing squad found out about this?

Comparing the Luai situation to Galvin is laughable. If Luai was offered the keys to the kingdom at Penrith and 6 million dollars he wouldn't still be a Tiger.

Theres alot of bullsh1t to navigate through in all this.

Part of me really wants Luai and Api to come out and say what happened at that sit down... Because I am sure it will change public opinion (of those willing to base their opinion on facts and not a fantasy narrative about an up and coming 19 year old being screwed).

But that's bad for us, because then we can't make the weasel honour his contract.

I actually think turuva needs to be punished for his Instagram post for public perception... Whether the club believes in the punishment or not, they need to do it, so we keep holding all the cards. The boys should understand this.

Turuva. Now match your words with 3 tries Easter Monday... Walk the talk. This will be a fitting punishment. Any one else have a better plan or punishment?