Wests Tigers keen to extend Koroisau deal, make moves to resolve Galvin saga
The Wests Tigers are poised to kick off talks to retain Api Koroisau, while the club remains tight-lipped over the outcome of a board meeting where the future of Lachlan Galvin was discussed.
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May 21, 2025 - 7:48AM
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NRL: Apisai Koroisau has left Latrell Mitchell in the dust with a great step to score the Tigers first try in their match against the Rabbitohs.
The Wests Tigers are poised to kick off contract talks with Api Koroisau next week as they look to keep their captain out of the clutches of expansion teams and provide some stability amid speculation over the future of Lachlan Galvin.
Koroisau is off contract at the end of next season, making him a prime target for Perth as they prepare to enter the premiership in 2027. The Tigers are determined to keep them at bay given Koroisau’s outstanding form and leadership qualities.
It is understood Koroisau’s manager reached out to the club in a bid to get some clarity over their plans for the former NSW hooker, prompting the Tigers to lock in talks next week.
The Wests Tigers are keen to extend Apisai Koroisau’s contract. Picture: Getty Images
Plans to speak to Koroisau and his agent come as the club remains tight-lipped over the outcome of a board meeting this week where the future of Galvin was discussed.
Galvin is off contact at the end of next season but has already told the club he won’t be extending his deal.
It is understood the board gave chief executive Shane Richardson the green light to continue talks with Galvin’s agent over a resolution to the saga, which is expected to culminate in the teenager leaving the Tigers before the end of his contract.
There have been whispers he could leave before June 30, although that will likely depend on whether the Tigers are able to extract a transfer fee for Galvin from interested clubs.
Parramatta and the Bulldogs are expected to lead the chase for Galvin.