Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tucker]

Champion @ancient_magpie, I read that he's committed this week to his school rugby.

Well we need to cut that shit out or he can fk off as well.

 

[Tucker]

In fantasy land we get Moses back and reunite the Origin halves.

Boo to that.
Don’t need that little weasel POS anywhere near this playing group.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Champion @ancient_magpie, I read that he's committed this week to his school rugby.

Yeah I don’t think Makasini will be playing for awhile school rugby usually takes priority if they are on a scholarship, idk if makasini is on a scholarship tho

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

There was a bit of chatter that we are concentrating on remove some of the clauses in Luai’s contract. I reckon that is happening and Luai is going to demonstrate first hand team first.
Caveat I read that somewhere or saw it on a pod not goss from anyone, I don’t have intel 😂

 

[liltiger]

That's what really gets me about all these players that leave us because 'they want to win' or 'be better' - they're often going sideways to clubs that are hardly in a better position than us.

I can't seem him going anywhere but the Dogs, IF what he says is true.

Thing that irks me is, I'm pretty sure winning is what they're paid to do here.

 

[liltiger]

There was a bit of chatter that we are concentrating on remove some of the clauses in Luai’s contract. I reckon that is happening and Luai is going to demonstrate first hand team first.
Caveat I read that somewhere or saw it on a pod not goss from anyone, I don’t have intel 😂

Luai's post of team first and going to Benji after it was said he can't coach to back Benji arnt the actions of a guy who's not all in.

 

[balmain boy]

Right now , for this season, I'd be looking at signing Deine Mariner and Jacob Laban to top 30 deals. Both posters aren't getting much of a look in at the moment, Laban is on next this week but down pecking order.
Suli Pole on a development contract next year would be good too.

The only way we release Galvin is for a very strong player in return. Let him speak to other clubs but make it clear to Moses, the only way he leaves before end of his contract is via a high quality player swap.

We need Richo to stand his ground here.

 

[bigsiro]

Mariner is skillful and fast. Will be a great backup when Turuva makes origin ☺️

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Out of all this I hope that next time Galvin's father wants a meeting with Richo he's told that this isn't a primary school, we don't do parent teacher meetings, his son's an adult with a manager.

 

[Tom Shines]

we’re after a different veteran halfback. one that doesn’t have to relocate.

is there any mutual interest though? Is 37 yr old DCE keen to hang out with all the young bro’s at WT? I’m having difficulty seeing it .. so help me understand

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Rugby now , for this season, I'd be looking at signing Deine Mariner and Jacob Laban to top 30 deals. Both posters aren't getting much of a look in at the moment, Laban is on next this week but down pecking order.
Suli Pole on a development contract next year would be good too.

The only way we release Galvin is for a very strong player in return. Let him speak to other clubs but make it clear to Moses, the only way he leaves before end of his contract is via a high quality player swap.

We need Richo to stand his ground here.

Yep, his highest value to us is right now, when we're paying him peanuts still but his value is much higher to another club. A quality backrower swap or he just plays out his time at Lidcombe.

 

[krissy]

Spoke to my mate from work he said he spoke with tallyn and his father today and said that Lachys decision to leave is upsetting but it won’t affect tallyns decisions for the future. He’s invested in the tigers and doesn’t want to be anywhere but the tigers. He feels the club is in a strong position and is confident they will bring success. Also apparently joked and said they can sling him some of lachys extra $$

Tallyn seems like a great kid, he has stated that he is happy to play wherever the team wants him to play and learn from the senior players. He says Api is his idol. Kid gives 100% and is a genuine team player. This is the type of young players we need, not the walking egos who know it all & refuse to listen or learn…..or make bullet lists about how the coach needs to improve.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I Feel sorry for Galvin that the senior people in his corner have exposed him to this shit show.
It's fine to believe in yourself and have conviction, but he's not played an nrl game yet with any real stakes. When that blowtorch gets applied we will see if he really is the next Joey Johns or just another Ash Taylor.
Going to Parra as their marquee man would have to be the dumbest decision he could make.

 

[Tito Santana]

I think everyone can understand him wanting to see what he can get on the market however giving your reason as being youre have no faith in the coach is disgraceful.

Hold him to ransom if he wants an early release.

Dogs - get Burton. Can come play with his ex Penrith mates.
Parra - they have no one.
Manly - Olakautu or id do a deal for Paseka AND Bullemor.
Roosters - Wong or Chrichton.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

We don’t necessarily have to swap Galvin for a single player. We have room in our top 30 to get two players back for him (or more, although unlikely).

You realise getting several players that add up to his next contract would only mean we are getting two or three average players, right? We’d be getting two or three Solamona Faataape’s instead of one Stephen Crichton. I know which I’d rather

 

[Suzie-Q]

no actual rumours

but send galvin to penrith for bizza

Yes please!

 

[Betterdays22]

Something non Galvin related. I see the Dogs have moved Tom Amone on. It really is remarkable how quickly they can get top 30 contracted players off their roster

 

[Tito Santana]

The bullying claims are coming in now.

I remember Richo once saying if he got wiff of a club coercing a player to sign one of our players he was going to the NRL. Game on Richo.

 

[Betterdays22]

You realise getting several players that add up to his next contract would only mean we are getting two or three average players, right? We’d be getting two or three Solamona Faataape’s instead of one Stephen Crichton. I know which I’d rather

There is zero chance we get 2 players but lets say we did, why would they have to equal his next contract?

 

[BUGSY MALONE]

And how is Galvin going to get us to the finals? Grubbering the ball dead and giving away 7 tackle sets? Forcing unnecessary passes on tackle one and turning the ball over? Putting up lame bombs with barely any height? Overruling senior players, ballhogging and disrupting the flow of attack? Because that’s pretty much all he’s done throughout 6 rounds with the exception being the Dolphins game.

Not to mention the only accolade he has is a wooden spoon while playing his best football last season. The kids is good but he will not be the difference between making the finals or not.

The way I see it after all of my initial disappointment has now settled, is this:
1.Lachlan Galvin is contracted to the Wests Tigers until the end of 2026
2. Lachlan Galvin is without doubt a top 17 First Grade player
3. I want the Wests Tigers to play finals in 2025
4. To achieve the above Lachlan Galvin MUST be selected to play First Grade (next week).
All the comments about him being part of the 2024 Wooden Spoon side does not wash, as in 2025 he can now play alongside Luai, May, Bird, Hunt, Turuva etc. who were not playing with the Tiges in 2024. Benji has to override the players from next week and select Lachlan Galvin in 1st grade. I am concerned about this Mondays game against the Eels and if we lose, sadly Isaac Moses will be laughing his head off.