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hineyrulz

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Those back rowers are both still on NRL contracts this year, and both far from their 2022 form. I blame Ryles and Cleary.
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Chipmunk

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Looks like Dogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys will be the 4 teams in Vegas next year.

That only leaves 5 teams left to go. Parra, Storm, Tigpies, Dolphins and Titans.

I can't see them sending two Queensland teams in the same year, so Dolphin or Titans to go in 2028.

I can see us playing the Storm Round 1 in Vegas 2027.
 

King-Gutho94

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Looks like Dogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys will be the 4 teams in Vegas next year.

That only leaves 5 teams left to go. Parra, Storm, Tigpies, Dolphins and Titans.

I can't see them sending two Queensland teams in the same year, so Dolphin or Titans to go in 2028.

I can see us playing the Storm Round 1 in Vegas 2027.
Yuck not sure i would bother going if were playing the storm.

Its a long way to go to watch us get walloped.
 

Joshuatheeel

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110% understand tigers frustration with Galvin leaving, and it's not fair, especially with him still contracted until end of 2026...

But Tigers are absolutely mad, if they don't do something in the next day or so. It's going to kill their season.

Off course we could benefit from them releasing him....but it's the only way tigers can more forward. It's a shit show for them.

If they let it simmer pass this week, they really have no idea....

BTW - looking at their press release again, far out it was bad....


then compared to ours for Brown:


Or for Talagi

 
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110% understand tigers frustration with Galvin leaving, and it's not fair, especially with him still contracted until end of 2026...

But Tigers are absolutely mad, if they don't do something in the next day or so. It's going to kill their season.

Off course we could benefit from them releasing him....but it's the only way tigers can more forward. It's a shit show for them.

If they let it simmer pass this week, they really have no idea....

BTW - looking at their press release again, far out it was bad....

Richo’s ego has been bruised and I reckon he wants to fight. But agree the more they keep him the more of a distraction it will be.
 

eels_fan

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Lachlan Galvin’s legal team has sought “urgent mediation” with Wests Tigers over multiple issues after the teenage playmaker was recalled to first grade for Sunday’s clash with Cronulla.

A day after turning out for feeder club Western Suburbs Magpies in a 22-10 NSW Cup loss to Parramatta at Lidcombe Oval, Tigers coach Benji Marshall brought Galvin back into the NRL side.


Galvin’s demotion lasted just one game, despite sending a legal letter alleging he was bullied after informing the club he wouldn’t be staying beyond the expiration of his contract in 2026.

“I am instructed to confirm in response to media enquiries that Hilliard and Berry Solicitors act for Mr Lachlan Galvin,” said Simon Berry, the solicitor acting for Galvin, in a statement provided to this masthead.


“This firm has retained Mr Arthur Moses SC and Mr Dilan Mahendra on behalf of Mr Galvin. We have been in communication with both the CEO of Wests Tigers and now the solicitors acting for Wests Tigers concerning a range of issues which will not be disclosed outside any formal process, other than to note that we have sought an urgent mediation between the parties to resolve the issues in a constructive manner.”

Mitchell Moses was the standout half in Parramatta’s upset win against the Tigers at CommBank Stadium on Monday, outshining Tigers playmakers Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi.

That loss prompted Marshall to recall Galvin. How Galvin performs against the Sharks on Sunday could determine how long he remains in Tigers’ colours.

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has made no secret of his desire to open negotiations with Galvin as soon as he becomes a free agent. Presently, he is unable to do so until November 1.

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo on Tuesday said the club “won’t be bringing too many people from the outside in” after Bulldogs boss Phil Gould confirmed the club weren’t interested in chasing the signature of Tigers youngster Lachlan Galvin.

Ciraldo said the Bulldogs’ preference was to promote their juniors, despite tensions between Galvin’s camp and the Tigers continuing to escalate.

“At the moment we’ve got our plan, and we’re sticking to that, and it’s been working really well for us,” Ciraldo said.

“The guys in those positions [halves] at the moment are doing a great job, and we’ve got a pathways’ system that we’ve put a lot of time and effort into, and that’s reaping some rewards as well. So, we’ll stick to what we’re doing and let everyone else worry about other stuff.”

Galvin’s relationship with the Tigers has deteriorated after he knocked back their $5.5 million, six-year extension offer.

Ciraldo echoed Gould’s comment that the club “won’t be involved in the Lachlan Galvin discussion”, and said there was no point entertaining the idea as long as he’s contracted to another club for the next 18 months.

“When there’s good players that come on the market, you’ve always got to have those conversations and look at what’s best for the club and make decisions in the best interest of the club,” Ciraldo said.

“But, we can’t talk to him for another seven months anyway, and just I thought Gus shut down all the speculation, and we’ll get on with what we’re doing.”

It’s the second time in two months the top-of-the-ladder club have pulled out of the race for a star half, after they decided not to pursue Daly Cherry-Evans for the 2026 season. Instead, the club have opened negotiations to extend the deal of No.7 Toby Sexton.


“Toby’s done a good job, the big parts of his game he’s done really well, but there’s some areas in his game that we want to see him improve as well,” Ciraldo said.

“And he’s really well aware of that, and I think he’s just handled this whole period really well as a character, same as what he did last year when he wasn’t in the team.”


May be reading between the lines, but from both Gould & Ciraldo’s comments, I’m absolutely certain that be it Nov 1 or whenever the Tigers give LG permission to negotiate - the Dogs will have their hands up quicker than you can say “Gus is a liar”.

not wanting to get involved just refers to the now, and publicly commenting on a player who isn’t even technically available to speak to for 6+ months.
 
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Lachlan Galvin’s legal team has sought “urgent mediation” with Wests Tigers over multiple issues after the teenage playmaker was recalled to first grade for Sunday’s clash with Cronulla.

A day after turning out for feeder club Western Suburbs Magpies in a 22-10 NSW Cup loss to Parramatta at Lidcombe Oval, Tigers coach Benji Marshall brought Galvin back into the NRL side.


Galvin’s demotion lasted just one game, despite sending a legal letter alleging he was bullied after informing the club he wouldn’t be staying beyond the expiration of his contract in 2026.

“I am instructed to confirm in response to media enquiries that Hilliard and Berry Solicitors act for Mr Lachlan Galvin,” said Simon Berry, the solicitor acting for Galvin, in a statement provided to this masthead.


“This firm has retained Mr Arthur Moses SC and Mr Dilan Mahendra on behalf of Mr Galvin. We have been in communication with both the CEO of Wests Tigers and now the solicitors acting for Wests Tigers concerning a range of issues which will not be disclosed outside any formal process, other than to note that we have sought an urgent mediation between the parties to resolve the issues in a constructive manner.”

Mitchell Moses was the standout half in Parramatta’s upset win against the Tigers at CommBank Stadium on Monday, outshining Tigers playmakers Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi.

That loss prompted Marshall to recall Galvin. How Galvin performs against the Sharks on Sunday could determine how long he remains in Tigers’ colours.

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has made no secret of his desire to open negotiations with Galvin as soon as he becomes a free agent. Presently, he is unable to do so until November 1.

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo on Tuesday said the club “won’t be bringing too many people from the outside in” after Bulldogs boss Phil Gould confirmed the club weren’t interested in chasing the signature of Tigers youngster Lachlan Galvin.

Ciraldo said the Bulldogs’ preference was to promote their juniors, despite tensions between Galvin’s camp and the Tigers continuing to escalate.

“At the moment we’ve got our plan, and we’re sticking to that, and it’s been working really well for us,” Ciraldo said.

“The guys in those positions [halves] at the moment are doing a great job, and we’ve got a pathways’ system that we’ve put a lot of time and effort into, and that’s reaping some rewards as well. So, we’ll stick to what we’re doing and let everyone else worry about other stuff.”

Galvin’s relationship with the Tigers has deteriorated after he knocked back their $5.5 million, six-year extension offer.

Ciraldo echoed Gould’s comment that the club “won’t be involved in the Lachlan Galvin discussion”, and said there was no point entertaining the idea as long as he’s contracted to another club for the next 18 months.

“When there’s good players that come on the market, you’ve always got to have those conversations and look at what’s best for the club and make decisions in the best interest of the club,” Ciraldo said.

“But, we can’t talk to him for another seven months anyway, and just I thought Gus shut down all the speculation, and we’ll get on with what we’re doing.”

It’s the second time in two months the top-of-the-ladder club have pulled out of the race for a star half, after they decided not to pursue Daly Cherry-Evans for the 2026 season. Instead, the club have opened negotiations to extend the deal of No.7 Toby Sexton.


“Toby’s done a good job, the big parts of his game he’s done really well, but there’s some areas in his game that we want to see him improve as well,” Ciraldo said.

“And he’s really well aware of that, and I think he’s just handled this whole period really well as a character, same as what he did last year when he wasn’t in the team.”


May be reading between the lines, but from both Gould & Ciraldo’s comments, I’m absolutely certain that be it Nov 1 or whenever the Tigers give LG permission to negotiate - the Dogs will have their hands up quicker than you can say “Gus is a liar”.

not wanting to get involved just refers to the now, and publicly commenting on a player who isn’t even technically available to speak to for 6+ months.
Sheesh. His agent is a Moses, his lawyer is a Moses and he wants to play with a Moses. He needs more imagination.
 

Eelementary

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Does ‘urgent mediation’ mean they are about to ask for a release?

Possibly.

You would suspect that his legal team might use this to demonstrate that they tried to resolve it amicably, and it didn't work, and their client therefore needs to be removed from the situation ASAP.

But the mediation is also sensible - how can he be expected to perform, professional or not, in an environment where his co-workers have treated him in such a manner?

He definitely could have handled things better, but he is still only 19 years old.

God, what a mess...
 

Gronk

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Possibly.

You would suspect that his legal team might use this to demonstrate that they tried to resolve it amicably, and it didn't work, and their client therefore needs to be removed from the situation ASAP.

But the mediation is also sensible - how can he be expected to perform, professional or not, in an environment where his co-workers have treated him in such a manner?

He definitely could have handled things better, but he is still only 19 years old.

God, what a mess...
Agree. Don’t listen to idiots like Crawley who blurt out definitions of “bullying“ from dictionary.com.

When it comes to the workplace, broadly it encompasses “offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means that undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the person being bullied” and it is incumbent upon the employer to protect the kid from harassment.

Remember the hazing case at the Bulldogs ? In the sandpit ?

As a boss you need to be seen to be taking positive steps towards protecting your employees and making your duty of care paramount.

Heaven help you if you were part of harassment, denial and a double down with head in the sand. That may lead to claims of repudiation, constructive dismissal.

All this because a player decides to move on. It happens. FFS you don’t have to carry on like you found him in bed with your Mrs.
 

hineyrulz

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How is publicly being called out by team mates on social media not bullying??

These kids live on social media these days(even more reason to stay off the crap) so this would have hit him hard.

And what’s a wanker like Tallis carrying on for?? He’s still sooking Bec his coach played him off the bench in his last game over 20 years ago ffs!!
 

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