@mercy-rule "Don't forget Galvin left (allegedly) because he didn't think he could develop to his potential at WT and that can only be down to systems and personnel."
Or perhaps he was wrong????? Just saying we can't discount the fact that he may have actually been wrong in that assumption. Gus may have mislead him into thinking that.
I think his old school coach who is now at Canterbury may have been the influence. Galvin had said he spoke to him regularly about his game etc
This is the main reason he left in my opinion, old coach (that he was extremely close to) in his ear and he knew he would have him as a safety blanket in the new gig. Next season will be a make or break for him as a half, the way he was perceived to have derailed their year will mean that dogs fans will not have much patience if he does not hit the ground running.
Tigers star Jahream Bula is technically a free agent given an option for 2027 hasn’t yet been triggered, but there has been a positive update for fans of the joint venture club.
Journalist Brent Read has reported that Bula has indicated he wants to stay put with the Tigers set to meet with his management in the coming weeks.
“I believe there is another meeting planned in the next week or two with his management but I expect he’ll stay at the club as he has indicated he wants to stay,” Read said on Triple M.
“I think it’s heading down that path but we’ll find out a little bit more in a week or two.
“What’s interesting is that this week they’ve signed an insurance policy. A young kid out of Penrith named Jack Attard who is only young and is going to be a gun so they’ve got insurance in case Jahream leaves.
“They will have those talks next week with Jahream’s management but I expect that option (for 2027) will be taken up but I expect Jahream Bula to stay at the Tigers.”
Bula is represented by controversial agent Isaac Moses, who has a rocky relationship at best with the Tigers.
In recent years, he’s helped agitate a release from the Tigers for several clients, including John Bateman and Lachlan Galvin.
Former NRL star Beau Ryan wanted to clear up any speculation that Bula wants to leave the Tigers because of Moses’ influence.
“There’s this mindset out there that Jahream Bula isn’t taking up the option because his manager Isaac Moses is telling him not to because he (Moses) doesn’t get paid. That’s got nothing to do with this,” Ryan said.
“It’s all good for his agent to advise him but at ultimately Jahream Bula decides his future,” Read replied.
“If Jahream stays or not, it’s his decision.
“They can cancel the current deal and do a new deal as well. They can say I’m not taking up the option and then they negotiate the new deal and then the new manager gets paid.
“I’m not sure that’s necessarily as big a issue as some people think it might be.”
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@mercy-rule "Don't forget Galvin left (allegedly) because he didn't think he could develop to his potential at WT and that can only be down to systems and personnel."
Or perhaps he was wrong????? Just saying we can't discount the fact that he may have actually been wrong in that assumption. Gus may have mislead him into thinking that.
Of course he may be shown, in time, to be wrong. Just as you may be wrong in assuming it wasn't a legitimate reason that he expressed for his leaving. All I am saying is that is what was reported. And I don't think I got that wrong.
@mercy-rule "Don't forget Galvin left (allegedly) because he didn't think he could develop to his potential at WT and that can only be down to systems and personnel."
Or perhaps he was wrong????? Just saying we can't discount the fact that he may have actually been wrong in that assumption. Gus may have mislead him into thinking that.
Of course he may be shown, in time, to be wrong. Just as you may be wrong in assuming it wasn't a legitimate reason that he expressed for his leaving. All I am saying is that is what was reported. And I don't think I got that wrong.
He sounds like a guy who needs a coach who is a bit different. We have a man manager as coach and a bunch of players that would make him feel at home. Let him have his boxing fights and then him a decent offer for a short contract and see if he rediscovers his love of the game. Look what we have done for Terrell
Hmm yes, I just worry he’s not athletic enough any longer and the price tag.
That’s the issue Joel. For a club trying to climb back into the finals after being unsuccessful for a long time he would be a point of difference off the bench. But you need the guys who start to lead the way & they’re the ones who will play the majority of minutes. It was interesting to hear Kieran Foran say post the Kiwis’ Pac’ Championship win that the middles for them were so agile they paved the way. Big guys with good leg speed who can maintain it for lengthy periods are the ones who seem to be having the greatest impact on results. Not saying NAS wouldn’t add something to any team, just that his impact on results over 27 weeks might not be as great as what might be hoped for. But he could be the difference in winning another 2 or 3 games a season if he plays enough games.
Hmm yes, I just worry he’s not athletic enough any longer and the price tag.
That’s the issue Joel. For a club trying to climb back into the finals after being unsuccessful for a long time he would be a point of difference off the bench. But you need the guys who start to lead the way & they’re the ones who will play the majority of minutes. It was interesting to hear Kieran Foran say post the Kiwis’ Pac’ Championship win that the middles for them were so agile they paved the way. Big guys with good leg speed who can maintain it for lengthy periods are the ones who seem to be having the greatest impact on results. Not saying NAS wouldn’t add something to any team, just that his impact on results over 27 weeks might not be as great as what might be hoped for. But he could be the difference in winning another 2 or 3 games a season if he plays enough games.
for me Tapine was the difference between the two packs.
