Whilst I'm not entirely sold on Galvin playing 6 for the remainder of the season, the way I would handle it is bring Latu back through reserve grade playing 7, give him a clear understanding of the type of role he needs to play. Sooner or later we will lose Api, Lachy or Jerome to injury, suspension or SOO, bring Latu in to cover and if he performs, he cements his position moving forward. We are all assuming Galvin is the best 6 we have, I would argue Jerome is the best 6 we have and Latu is the best 7. The key point is not to force the matter as it may agitate the whole early release discussion where it may work against us getting something in return. Let it happen naturally.I guess that's when we find out what Galvin meant when he said he only wants to play footy. See how he responds to possibly playing out of position, centre or lock maybe. Wherever the need is. Team first.
why should Galvin play out of position if he is the best 6 ?
Latu's time may well be 2026 right now you don't move Galvin to accommodate Latu unless Galvin is playing poorly
if / when Latu is fit what happens to bench
14. Da Silva
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu
who misses out ? would think Galvin retains 6
Sione Fainu covers front row second row
Jack Bird covers entire backline and forwards
Da Silva only covers 9
Royce Hunt only front row
I would say no spot for Latu Fainu while we are playing well
I agree with most of your points, including our potentially wrong assumption that Galvin is our best 6. I don’t think it’s sour grapes to suggest his kicking game and defence are liabilities and he needs time to work on them.
For that reason, I would be playing Galvin in reggies, ready for the inevitable call up when we get hit by injury/suspension. TDS is playing beautifully at 14 and Twal/bird combo is working nicely as well, so no point shuffling the bench or lock at this stage.
I can see 2026 going like this
if we don't sign DCE or A Reynolds
Tigers keep Galvin for 2026 season
Richo is a smart operator at 350k Galvin is the best value in the competition
Assuming he is still playing well.
Assuming he is still playing well.
dont see why he would be, we will miss his play when he is mot here
@jedi-tiger Nov 1 2025 he will have locked in a new contract...currently he is in the shop window so has to play well.
@jedi-tiger Nov 1 2025 he will have locked in a new contract...currently he is in the shop window so has to play well.
he will still play well he probably has that contract for 2027 regardless
he is better than Latu at present, latu needs to get on the field and stay.on the fieldmfor starters.
Not sure I’d be playing him in the reggies, but those are certainly things he needs to work on.Whilst I'm not entirely sold on Galvin playing 6 for the remainder of the season, the way I would handle it is bring Latu back through reserve grade playing 7, give him a clear understanding of the type of role he needs to play. Sooner or later we will lose Api, Lachy or Jerome to injury, suspension or SOO, bring Latu in to cover and if he performs, he cements his position moving forward. We are all assuming Galvin is the best 6 we have, I would argue Jerome is the best 6 we have and Latu is the best 7. The key point is not to force the matter as it may agitate the whole early release discussion where it may work against us getting something in return. Let it happen naturally.I guess that's when we find out what Galvin meant when he said he only wants to play footy. See how he responds to possibly playing out of position, centre or lock maybe. Wherever the need is. Team first.
why should Galvin play out of position if he is the best 6 ?
Latu's time may well be 2026 right now you don't move Galvin to accommodate Latu unless Galvin is playing poorly
if / when Latu is fit what happens to bench
14. Da Silva
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu
who misses out ? would think Galvin retains 6
Sione Fainu covers front row second row
Jack Bird covers entire backline and forwards
Da Silva only covers 9
Royce Hunt only front row
I would say no spot for Latu Fainu while we are playing well
I agree with most of your points, including our potentially wrong assumption that Galvin is our best 6. I don’t think it’s sour grapes to suggest his kicking game and defence are liabilities and he needs time to work on them.
For that reason, I would be playing Galvin in reggies, ready for the inevitable call up when we get hit by injury/suspension. TDS is playing beautifully at 14 and Twal/bird combo is working nicely as well, so no point shuffling the bench or lock at this stage.
