Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[king_sirro]

But this definitely raises some questions about his personality

No doubt. Let's see if he can learn from it. I think the likes of Andrew Johns and most of the media pushing against what he was doing has a big influence. In the past the Journos would nearly put it all on us and claim we are negligent for not letting him go. So I reckon he was shocked at how much support the club got and backed down.

 

[HowDugWT]

No doubt. Let's see if he can learn from it. I think the likes of Andrew Johns and most of the media pushing against what he was doing has a big influence. In the past the Journos would nearly put it all on us and claim we are negligent for not letting him go. So I reckon he was shocked at how much support the club got and backed down.

Very happy many greats of the game and journos started to turn on Galvin's decision.

 

[Needaname]

I think you might find that the Bulldogs just didn’t let players go.. they signed quite a number as well…

The key detail missing in the bulldogs revival is they moved on on contract players who were still in demand. (Was a plausible option with teams like us still performing worse than they were) in comparison our players are looking at England as no other clubs are interested (other then the Papali deal.)
But also in adjacent to that they let the players off contract leave without a new one.
Looking back in our recent retention movements there are quite a few notable resignings that were questionable at the time with no one beating down the door to take them on.

 

[Kelce68]

The resolution is he stays for 2 years. Richardson's comment that there was fervid discussion with Moses gave it away that the latter did not get what he wants. The campaign is likely to ramp up.

Thankfully, the exact opposite has happened.

 

[liltiger]

Still feels like he'll leave as the contract ends.
True colours have been shown also.

Nothing good about it, rly

If things turn around next year, he will stay

 

[Tom Shines]

The key detail missing in the bulldogs revival is they moved on on contract players who were still in demand. (Was a plausible option with teams like us still performing worse than they were) in comparison our players are looking at England as no other clubs are interested (other then the Papali deal.)
But also in adjacent to that they let the players off contract leave without a new one.
Looking back in our recent retention movements there are quite a few notable resignings that were questionable at the time with no one beating down the door to take them on.

Ok…

on a side note ,.. the Tigers have three spaces available now on their Top 30… any chance of filling some of those spots with external players ?

 

[supercoach]

At least there is an opportunity to play a season with JL … see if that will lead to a possible change of mindset …..

otherwise he is free to sign elsewhere 1 Nov 2025

Good chance he will find a new home come Nov 2025 and push for an early release. Although 12 months anything can happen and he will have a dig as he needs to show case his talents . I wonder if we gave him a sweetner

 

[Needaname]

I might be getting a little delirious with all these WT dramas but what about Ravalawa and Sivo on the flanks for a couple of years. Not having their best seasons but there will be a bit of a Fijian connection at the club in 2025 with Api, Bula and Suruva.

I actually like it!

 

[Kelce68]

I have only seen a little of Laulilii but he grabbed my attention straight away. I think he will be our version of the Sharks Katoa. Powerful runner with footwork.

Yeh mate, he's a mini To'o; smaller, but with better ball skills. Can cover fullback and I wouldn't be surprised if centre was an option either.

He was hitting blokes hard in NSW Cup as a 17-year old winger (18 this week).....

 

[Tom Shines]

Good chance he will find a new home come Nov 2025 and push for an early release. Although 12 months anything can happen and he will have a dig as he needs to show case his talents . I wonder if we gave him a sweetner

He is playing on a $150k this year apparently …probably deserves something extra the rest of this season…

Apparently gets upped next year to around $250m - $300k …

 

[Needaname]

Ok…

on a side note ,.. the Tigers have three spaces available now on their Top 30… any chance of filling some of those spots with external players ?

This is the way I would do it go out and recruit externally for next season but for this season promote a few juniors on the cusp that haven’t got top contracts yet or even some of the boys on dev that are going to move to top 30 next year.
Use the rest of this season to see what the juniors and depth is made of. But the 3 players you sign have to be top shelf. Guys you want in your side each week.

 

[Kelce68]

Ok…

on a side note ,.. the Tigers have three spaces available now on their Top 30… any chance of filling some of those spots with external players ?

That's an interesting one.

They DO need to fill them and it's pretty well known that our squad is already too full with kids, so I think internal promotions would be unlikely, particularly given that T and T's and dev can both play now. The only way we don't fill externally imo, is if we use a spot or two to lock down a couple of the alternative pathways players not already earmarked for upcoming dev deals, the likes of Broederlow, Tofaeono and Johannssen.

 

[Kelce68]

I might be getting a little delirious with all these WT dramas but what about Ravalawa and Sivo on the flanks for a couple of years. Not having their best seasons but there will be a bit of a Fijian connection at the club in 2025 with Api, Bula and Suruva.

Please, for the love of god, stop mentioning Maika Sivo.

He is the definition of washed.

 

[Demps]

If things turn around next year, he will stay

Big if....

And I still wouldn't be hopeful.
He's really put himself on the map, in a bad way.

 

[Kelce68]

Big if....

And I still wouldn't be hopeful.
He's really put himself on the map, in a bad way.

Fair call, but the likes of Cherry-Evans, Tedesco and Ben Hunt were all unspeakable names at various points with their clubs.

Time (and wins) heals all wounds.

 

[TSP]

Richo saves the day with Galvin, at least for the moment.

It would have been far worse if after the meeting the youngster had doubled down on his release requests.

It’s a face saver anyway.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Good chance he will find a new home come Nov 2025 and push for an early release. Although 12 months anything can happen and he will have a dig as he needs to show case his talents . I wonder if we gave him a sweetner

The article advising that he "recommitted" to WTs is a word thrown about in the NRL too freely. He is already committed via his contract.

 

[Tucker]

If things turn around next year, he will stay

How much do they need to turn around?

 

[liltiger]

Big if....

And I still wouldn't be hopeful.
He's really put himself on the map, in a bad way.

Yeah I agree Demps but I think Richos thinking once Luai comes and we become more competitive he will settle. The problem for me is Richo and Betsy had the meeting on Wednesday with the family and the kid wasn't even there. Like wtf you want to play N.R.L harden up a bit and grow up and take some responsibility. I get he's only 18 but that's my biggest concern his parents in his ears atm. He's just naive I guess

 

[Spartan117]

Galvin commits his future to the Wests Tigers​

ByAdrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly​

Updated June 14, 2024 — 11.26amfirst published June 10, 2024 — 12.18pm

Lachlan Galvin has ended speculation over his future by assuring Wests Tigers powerbrokers that he is fully committed to seeing out his contract.

Galvin sent a text message to coach Benji Marshall on Thursday night reiterating he wanted to be part of the club, just days after officials held an emergency meeting with his family.

Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson and head of football Matthew Betsey visited Galvin’s parents at their Gregory Hills home on Wednesday to discuss the teenager’s future after his agent requested a release last week.

Galvin is signed until the end of 2026, but his future was clouded after a series of requests to explore his options.

However, Galvin has decided he wants to be at the forefront of Tigers resurgence and has informed club hierarchy that he would fulfil his contractual obligations. Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity in order to speak freely said that Wednesday’s meeting, which Galvin did not attend, was a positive one.

The 18-year-old is considered a superstar in the making, a rare bright spot for the wooden spooners during his 10 NRL appearances to date. Several rival clubs were interested in his services should he become a free agent, but it is now a moot point after recommitting for the long haul.

Galvin has enjoyed a stellar career as a junior, winning 11 grand finals despite being let go by the club he supported, Parramatta. His NRL career also got off to a winning start, playing an impressive hand in the Tigers’ opening two victories.

However, it has been a difficult period since as the Tigers lost nine straight games. Galvin, who will be rested from this weekend’s clash against the Gold Coast due to a hand injury, has thought long about his development and decided as a playmaker and decided better days are ahead for the joint-venture outfit.

The Eaglevale-St Andrews junior is expected to partner incoming superstar Jarome Luai in the halves next season, while fellow Panther Sunia Turuva will give the side more strike out wide.

The future of another Tigers half, Bud Sullivan, is less clear. Sullivan has been granted permission to explore his options, despite being contracted until the end of 2027.