Galvin

[Das Hassler]

Here's my take on one of the subplots...Gould was banking (literally) on luring Galvin over using only nuclear powered flattery and no big initial contract so he could key him comfortably into the Dog's cap...hence the " he's not ready for the responsibility of big money yet ( lol here)...while Richo's mooted 5 years at 1 mil per has no doubt ruined Gould's plans of getting it done easily,what Richo should do now is put it our there that it was actually 1.1 mill over 6 years but now that's off the table...then let Gould fit something close to that into his star studded cap and have Moses explain to his parents why he didn't know

 

[Tigerm]

Galvin breaks silence on Tigers drama after axing
By Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas
April 15, 2025 — 5.21pm

Lachlan Galvin has broken his silence on his decision to knock back the Wests Tigers after a tumultuous 24 hours.

It comes on the day Galvin was dropped by coach Benji Marshall after the club’s senior players approached him about not wanting the 19-year-old in the team against Parramatta on Easter Monday.

“I totally understand my decision will frustrate many Wests Tigers fans, but please know that it wasn’t an easy call to make,” Galvin said in a statement sent to this masthead.

“It’s a decision that I have discussed at length with my parents, closest friends and family. I’m extremely grateful for their love and support in making this call.
The biggest reason why I made this call now is so that the Wests Tigers have enough time to plan their roster without me in the future. That’s the absolute truth of it.

“The club were eager to get a deal done, and so they called a meeting with my management last week. I could’ve mulled over this decision all season, but I didn’t think that was the right thing to do.
I thought it would be best for everyone to make the call now rather than drag it out.

“Any suggestion that I already have a deal done at another club for 2027 is simply not true.

“I’m extremely grateful to be able to go to work every day as an NRL footballer and the Wests Tigers have played a massive role in the opportunity I have to play this game.

“I just feel that as I move into an important period of my development as a half, that I continue to build my game at a different club. Again, I know this might be hard for some people to understand, but I make this decision in the best interests of my career.”

Galvin’s father James also addressed the situation.

“I can understand how Tigers fans feel, but as his father, I can also understand why Lachlan feels he needs a change,” he said.

“I want the best for my son and his development as an NRL player and for that I’m supportive of his decision as he’s the one who knows his game best.
As a family we’re comfortable that Lachie is backing himself as a young man. What I know is that Lachie will continue to do his best for the club for the remainder of his time there.”

More to come ...

‘Here comes the money’: Wests Tigers players turn on Galvin

Winger Sunia Turuva posted an Instagram story that was meant for close friends only. It has since made its way into the public domain.

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He's 19yo, he doesn't how he feels, he's just had his balls drop, he doesn't know what pressure is, until he joins a club on big money and their expectations will be a lot different to what he's gotten here.

 

[Tigerm]

Wouldn't it be great if the WT are the Fainu brothers home until they all retire.
They are good enough to do that. They could cement themselves as club legends. To be a club legend it takes time and the sad thing is these days it's getting harder and harder for players to hang around.
Galvin is another example of road blocks for one club players. The salary cap is not the main hurdle anymore.
However when players finally settle at one club, I'd like to see more hang around for the long haul.

Benji Marshall had to drop Galvin, he just had to.
The Tigers fans would have booed the house down with Galvin in it.
He'll have time to reflect on what he has done in reserve grade whilst the NRL squad is galvanized and moving fwd.

I'd just be sacred that he might start tanking at crucial times to force the issue, he's not worth the risk and we just need to wait for Latu to come good.
I think moving Luai back to 6 is a great move, while Doueihi is probably capable, he can just catch and pass and let Luai hopefully work his magic.

 

[Benchtiger]

It will be interesting to see how this pans out and whether he ends up at the bulldogs, apparently one of his junior coaches is there now + there is the Gus factor at the dogs.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I'd just be sacred that he might start tanking at crucial times to force the issue, he's not worth the risk and we just need to wait for Latu to come good.
I think moving Luai back to 6 is a great move, while Doueihi is probably capable, he can just catch and pass and let Luai hopefully work his magic.

I'm really looking forward to seeing AD have a red go this weekend. He's always said the halves is his preferred position. He now gets his chance for a couple of weeks. Let's see him make every post a winner.

 

[Tigerm]

If this is true, he has played his last game for us in the NRL.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

If this is true, he has played his last game for us in the NRL.

Wowee.

Enjoy reserve grade for 2 years, Lachlan.

 

[Benchtiger]

If this is true, he has played his last game for us in the NRL.

Good on the players, there definitely is a sense of BS regarding his excuses for leaving, it's an insult to the WT club, Benji and the players and they were not buying it.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I suppose team Galvo thought burning the bridges was a good idea.

They probably misjudged the clubs response which includes leaking a lot of stuff and pulling the trigger.

Weilding what power we had, kindly endorsed by the players.

There was no slipping him back into the side ( like i expected) and you can see a lot of players have jumped on board.

The list of grievances against Benji is interesting. It means that he was keeping a dossier. And he will keep one on his next coach i guess. We had a nofo who did that and nobody would sign him. He will get signed, bit it puts clubs and coaches off.

He wont go the roosters because they have black banned IM.

From time to time players want out, but the way his management have gone about it, its hurt Galvos name and reputation.

So hes on the outer now after his manager ratted on everyone and hes facing the gulag or buying his way out of reserve grade.

It seems the majority of non wt fans now dislike him too.

I thinks he backed himself to have the brightest of futures. Is he going to be a Nathan Cleary? Experts are divided.

Im a bit sorry he seems to have snubbed his nose at his team mates. Weve got a great bunch of guys at the moment. They are having a go.

I dont think Benji is the best coach either, but i dont creep around white anting my bosses. I support them publicly even if i think they are wrong. I can talk to them privately and they would enjoy the chat because they know it comes from a good place.

Galvos management tried to strong arm us, its unneccesarily hurt their client.

They went into dog mode and its blown up in their faces. Now after throwing him under the bus, they write his apology and all of sudden he is agreeing with Benjis decision to dump him. Its absurd.

Hes young and very ignorant. Not his fault.

And Tedesco supporting him lol. Complete tool.

 

[Pezz70]

Be tears on someone’s pillow tonight, it’s a lot for a 19 year old to take in. I’ve got no doubt the advice he has been given is very poor. Bagging coaches and team mates won’t sit well with his new colleagues either.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

You could come up a couple of thousand better ways to get out of a contract and retain your public image and reputation.

He could have played the season out and be lauded as a hero.

Then he could use the family reasons excuse to make a quiet and less damaging exit.

Now his position is untenable.

Hes badically gambling that someone is going to come along in the neat future and offer him a lot more.

Ive met him, hes quiet and reserved, reflecting the uncertainty of his age.

His management and parents have screwed him over.

 

[Nutz]

You could come up a couple of thousand better ways to get out of a contract and retain your public image and reputation.

He could have played the season out and be lauded as a hero.

And what if the clubs who wanted him have their situations deteriorate. Galvin could lose the lot.

 

[Tiger05]

Turuva is already one of my favorite players but this is gold.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Koroisau and Luai have requested to front the media when the Tigers are due to undertake their press commitments on Thursday.

The pair are huge supporters of Marshall and haven’t appreciated some of the commentary that they believe is being driven by Galvin and his management.

‘Here comes the money’: Wests Tigers players turn on Galvin

Winger Sunia Turuva posted an Instagram story that was meant for close friends only. It has since made its way into the public domain.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Tiger05]

Galvin is really getting people off side. This is atrocious management via his manager.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Paul Kent on podcast saying a done deal with Parra.He is tight with the hideous backdoor Benny who would get intel via his dickhead nephew who is managed by & related to the parasitical IM

 

[Someone2]

Does everyone feel like a weight has been lifted. Imagine if we actually paid that or worse topped it up.
Latu Fainu is now the man to work hard at his craft.

Fainu brothers will be back at manly when Their contracts are up

 

[Tiger Ted]

Paul Kent on podcast saying a done deal with Parra.He is tight with the hideous backdoor Benny who would get intel via his dickhead nephew who is managed by & related to the parasitical IM

Btw I will b very surprised if he doesn’t end up at Belmore

 

[Det.Wojciehowicz]

Paul Kent on podcast saying a done deal with Parra.He is tight with the hideous backdoor Benny who would get intel via his dickhead nephew who is managed by & related to the parasitical IM

He's a whiny little bitch. The Eels will suit him perfectly.

 

[Das Hassler]

Paul Kent on podcast saying a done deal with Parra.He is tight with the hideous backdoor Benny who would get intel via his dickhead nephew who is managed by & related to the parasitical IM

Right ok...so that better be directly between parra and WT or the NRL better be fkn interested in how exactly it is a done deal when WT have not given permission to negotiate?? If the done deal has been done via Moses then he and / or his agent surely would be deregistered