user118245
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Api been in the dumps for us two years, he deserves it, just depends if they decide dual with luai
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Have to do it before the new team comes in 2027/2028
BlackWhiteGold
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Wests Tigers allow fast-food lover Galvin to feast out
By Jasper Bruce, AAPUpdated November 30 2024 - 1:11pm
Lachlan Galvin admits he knows the drive-thru attendants at McDonalds better than Wests Tigers' star recruit Jarome Luai.
But it's all good with the NRL club, who has given the five-eighth their blessings to eat anything he likes this pre-season.
The NRL's breakout star of 2024, 19-year-old Galvin is busy hatching a plan to avoid second-year syndrome as he awaits the arrival of his halves partner to pre-season training in the new year.
So far, that plan has not involved consulting with four-time premiership-winner Luai, whose highly anticipated arrival at the Tigers was delayed by Samoa's tour of England.
"I haven't spoken to him at all yet," Galvin said of Luai, who is tipped to help reverse the Tigers' fortunes after three consecutive wooden spoons.
"I think he's going to come back a little bit before Christmas and in the new year he'll start training again.
"We know how good of a player he is, he'll take so much pressure off me. He'll run the team, do what he needs to do and I'll just play off the back of that. Whatever he wants, I'll do."
In the meantime, Galvin has set himself a goal to improve his fitness and has already shaved three seconds off his 1.2km time trial, which he now runs in four minutes 12 seconds.
“I'm pretty impressed with that," he said.
"I think if you work hard, good things happen on the back of that.
"(Second-year syndrome) is why I've come back fitter this year ... I don't want to worry about that second-year syndrome."
Packing on size is also a top priority for the naturally rangy Galvin, who is no longer an unknown quantity for opposition defences and will be targeted if he remains lightweight.
Galvin has shot up two centimetres since the winter, now standing at 193cm, but putting on size in the other direction has been more difficult.
The five-eighth has only been able to put on one kilogram so far, but is hopeful the Tigers' new diet plan will change things.
"I don't eat enough. Every morning I'm in here, they tell me, 'Eat breakfast, eat lunch', they watch me eat and that. I've got to put the kilos on. I struggle with that but I'm trying my best," he said.
“The dietician Clare (Flower), she says, 'Eat what you want, Lachlan', so it's pretty good."
Galvin isn't worrying about hitting calorie targets, instead putting his faith in Ronald McDonald to guide him.
"I get a dinner box from Maccas on the way home,' he said. "That's why I love playing."
"Clare spoke something about that (calorie target) but I don't even know what that means. I didn't really listen at school that much.
"I'll just try eat as much as I can. If I come in the morning and I weigh more than I did yesterday, I'm happy."
magpies forever
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It was suggested somewhere else here Api- club captain and Luai as team captain and in some ways them being dual captains. I liked that. If we are really looking at lessening Api's time on the field to give him more of a break the captaincy role has to be sorted and cant be a fill in role for 20 minutes or so a game.
Jolls
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It could be part of the club's strategy - build a family club, get thew wife and kids on board and they will probably stay for less.
Jolls
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I thunk you are a little off the mark here. I don't think Benji has ever said it is a 9-5 job, and from what I've heard he puts the hours in. What he is big on is not working from 1700-2000 so he can spend time with kids and faimily. Then I assume he gets back into planning or tapes etc.
That is how nearly every small business owner operates as well. Finish on the tools, spend some time with the kids/family and then do some prep work for the next day before hitting the rack and then getting up earl;y while it is quiet to finish the prep for the next day.
Why would NRL players/coaches not follow a similar routine?
Jolls
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I'm not sure Benji is too matey or has the opposite mideset to Richo. It is clear that he has some hard converstations with some of the senior players and they were not happy about being put on the spot (if you can believe the media).
He has no excuses with the cattle that have been provided. It won't take too long to tell if he has got it or not.
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Enmore_Tiger
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Love it, but not sure promoting McDonalds is a great thing. It's a pretty dangerous diet for some.
Would have been nice to have had them as the major sponsor!
BlackWhiteGold
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Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: NRL club’s bizarre points change suggestion
An NRL club has suggested some bizarre rule changes, an ex-Tigers players heads to arbitration with club, plus the Knights’ big offer for a halfback. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Brent Read and Michael Carayannis
TIGERS HEADED FOR MILLER ARBITRATION
Wests Tigers are headed for arbitration in their fight with axed prop Jordan Miller.
Miller had his contract terminated by the club and enlisted former major sponsor Lee Hagipantelis to take up the fight on his behalf.
It is understood the matter will now be determined by independent arbiters after the parties failed to find a resolution on the dispute.
Miller played a handful of first grade games in 2024 but was sacked by the Tigers after being late for a training session for the second time.
It is understood the young forward claimed there were extenuating circumstances for his tardiness.
SHOOSH
Which club from north of the border is believed to have made a subtle inquiry about an international forward at a Sydney club last week. We’re tipping his current club wouldn’t stand in the way if they followed through with an offer.
SPOTTED
Former Wests Tigers star Beau Ryan back at his old stomping ground at Concord Oval only hours after he was unveiled as the new host of Triple M’s breakfast show.
An NRL club has suggested some bizarre rule changes, an ex-Tigers players heads to arbitration with club, plus the Knights’ big offer for a halfback. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Brent Read and Michael Carayannis
TIGERS HEADED FOR MILLER ARBITRATION
Wests Tigers are headed for arbitration in their fight with axed prop Jordan Miller.
Miller had his contract terminated by the club and enlisted former major sponsor Lee Hagipantelis to take up the fight on his behalf.
It is understood the matter will now be determined by independent arbiters after the parties failed to find a resolution on the dispute.
Miller played a handful of first grade games in 2024 but was sacked by the Tigers after being late for a training session for the second time.
It is understood the young forward claimed there were extenuating circumstances for his tardiness.
SHOOSH
Which club from north of the border is believed to have made a subtle inquiry about an international forward at a Sydney club last week. We’re tipping his current club wouldn’t stand in the way if they followed through with an offer.
SPOTTED
Former Wests Tigers star Beau Ryan back at his old stomping ground at Concord Oval only hours after he was unveiled as the new host of Triple M’s breakfast show.
mikey
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Met a family that went there for dinner 4 nights a week.
Just can't imagine what they envision as a good feed.
I've had it once in the last 12 years.
Wouldn't say I am the healthiest of eaters but giving that up was as good as giving up the gaffers.
It worked for Canterbury during the Peter Moore era.
hammertime
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I love the Tigers bringing beau back. We had a very likable club when he was running around and it certainly helped with some of the longer term careers of the guys. Great for culture.
Tom Shines
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what did they eat the other 3 nights? KFC?…
I don’t mind it ..but once a month these days is plenty for me …👍
Show me another coach who says it as much as Benji
It’s embarrassing
Watch the presser - at the end Benji rants about family
It’s unnecessary
It’s implied.
I think it’ll be his undoing
That or is he’d successful he’ll be a pioneer
It’s clear benji is a great human
But he’s not there to make sure players have a happy marriage when theyretire
He’s there to win football games
If he hasn't got the club will have to survive another slim winter.
hammertime
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To win football games, you need the best players. Maybe our recent run on signings is due to that message.
... and the bulldogs court case is the reason why they haven't signed any.
I agree there needs some balance in the message. But we'll tell over time if benji got it right.
C
Fingers crossed
I want him to succeed and be a career coach with us
I’m just worried bc of his messaging
Could be !!
Fingers crossed
I want him to succeed and be a career coach with us
I’m just worried bc of his messaging
He deserved his spot over Hudson Young who was awful
You're forgetting he's a known dressing room Cancer. You don't let a tumour fester. You cut it out
