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And that’s what needs to be continued to be worked on. Is he elite? No but he can be very good & a lot more consistent in a better team, that’s the real issue, surrounding him with better players. This team has stumbled & faltered past I don’t know how many years but particularly so past 3 years. He came into all that rubbish, not great for a young prop if they’re to reach any dizzy heights with the exception of Hass & Tino perhaps but they’re elite & we couldn’t attract them no matter how much offered. We have Stef now, no need to hope we can attract a very good prop to come here, he’s here but needs to work on his game with better players driving the team imo.Stefano was fantastic the last 20 minutes
Lachlan Galvin has revealed that comments by Andrew Johns helped convince him to recommit to Wests Tigers and work to turn the club around.
A week after requesting a release, Galvin ended speculation about his future by assuring club powerbrokers that he will see out his contract, which expires at the end of 2026.
The turnaround occurred after Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson and head of football Matthew Betsey visited Galvin’s parents at their Gregory Hills home on Wednesday. After speaking to his father, James, Lachlan assured the Tigers hierarchy that he wanted to lead the club’s resurgence.
Speaking about his future for the first time, the teenager revealed Johns helped make up his mind.
“I’m fully committed to Wests Tigers,” Galvin told this masthead.
“I want to change the club around, I’m fully committed to the next two years of my contract. Just thinking about it, it’s cool to think ... I can be that kid to change this club around.
“You hear the likes of Andrew Johns talking, saying there is a legacy for you and how cool would it be if you change the club around.
“I thought of that and that’s incredible to me, to think I could be one of the few to change this club around.”
Galvin vehemently denied reports he told teammates he couldn’t wait to leave the club after a heavy loss to the Dragons.
“Absolute lie,” he said. “I would never do that to any of my teammates or Benji [Marshall, coach] or any of the coaching staff. I would never disrespect them like that.
“I would never walk around the sheds yelling out I want to quit. It’s all BS.”
Tigers youngster Lachlan Galvin with Benji Marshall.CREDIT: RHETT WYMAN
Galvin was a perennial winner during his junior career. The 18-year-old won 11 grand finals despite being let go by the club he barracked for, Parramatta. His NRL career also got off to a winning start, playing an impressive role in the Tigers’ opening two victories this year.
He admitted the subsequent losing streak had been difficult, but believes it will put him in good stead.
“That’s what me and my dad talked about, how much I’m learning from losing,” he said.
“It is hard. If I walked into a Penrith [side], I’d be winning a lot more and think I am on top of the world. But would I be getting the lessons I am now? Probably not.
“Being at this club has taught me so much and made me work even harder towards my game … I’ve loved every minute of it. When you’re playing NRL at 18 years of age, you can’t really complain too much.
“It’s been a rollercoaster. We started the year really well, getting those two wins against Parra and the Sharks.
“Losing nine games straight, it does hurt a bit, it does take it out of you. Us younger boys have come through the junior grades losing maybe three games in the last three or four years.
Lachlan Galvin during his junior days.
“That’s been hard. It’s probably a good learning curve for the younger boys to know it’s not going to get given to you, you have to work hard and be patient.”
Galvin won’t need to do it all himself. Marquee signing Jarome Luai joins next year, as well as Panthers teammate Sunia Turuva.
“I spoke to him when we versed him in Bathurst,” Galvin said of Luai. “He said, ‘Keep going, you’re killing it, you’ll see me next year’.
“I can’t wait to learn off him when he comes next year. It should help me develop and become a better player.”
The Tigers have given nine players their debuts this season, the most of any NRL club. Galvin has played alongside many of the promising juniors now tasked with bringing a winning culture to first grade.
“There’s five from our Harold Matts team, with [Heath] Mason and Jordan [Miller] making their debuts [against the Titans on Saturday],” he said. “It’s pretty mad and surreal that five of us from that team are playing NRL now.
“We want to come up all together and change this club around.”
Galvin, who is expected to overcome a hand injury to be available for next weekend’s clash against Canberra, has shied away from social media.
“It gets to you a bit, you hear it a bit,” he said. “I just try to stay off the socials and not read it as much. I just try to get to training, work hard and try to keep having fun.
“I play this game because I love it and enjoy it. I don’t want to lose the love for the game, just keep enjoying it.”
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Lachlan Galvin has revealed that comments by Andrew Johns helped convince him to recommit to Wests Tigers and work to turn the club around.
A week after requesting a release, Galvin ended speculation about his future by assuring club powerbrokers that he will see out his contract, which expires at the end of 2026.
The turnaround occurred after Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson and head of football Matthew Betsey visited Galvin’s parents at their Gregory Hills home on Wednesday. After speaking to his father, James, Lachlan assured the Tigers hierarchy that he wanted to lead the club’s resurgence.
Speaking about his future for the first time, the teenager revealed Johns helped make up his mind.
“I’m fully committed to Wests Tigers,” Galvin told this masthead.
“I want to change the club around, I’m fully committed to the next two years of my contract. Just thinking about it, it’s cool to think ... I can be that kid to change this club around.
“You hear the likes of Andrew Johns talking, saying there is a legacy for you and how cool would it be if you change the club around.
“I thought of that and that’s incredible to me, to think I could be one of the few to change this club around.”
Galvin vehemently denied reports he told teammates he couldn’t wait to leave the club after a heavy loss to the Dragons.
“Absolute lie,” he said. “I would never do that to any of my teammates or Benji [Marshall, coach] or any of the coaching staff. I would never disrespect them like that.
“I would never walk around the sheds yelling out I want to quit. It’s all BS.”
Tigers youngster Lachlan Galvin with Benji Marshall.CREDIT: RHETT WYMAN
Galvin was a perennial winner during his junior career. The 18-year-old won 11 grand finals despite being let go by the club he barracked for, Parramatta. His NRL career also got off to a winning start, playing an impressive role in the Tigers’ opening two victories this year.
He admitted the subsequent losing streak had been difficult, but believes it will put him in good stead.
“That’s what me and my dad talked about, how much I’m learning from losing,” he said.
“It is hard. If I walked into a Penrith [side], I’d be winning a lot more and think I am on top of the world. But would I be getting the lessons I am now? Probably not.“Being at this club has taught me so much and made me work even harder towards my game … I’ve loved every minute of it. When you’re playing NRL at 18 years of age, you can’t really complain too much.
“It’s been a rollercoaster. We started the year really well, getting those two wins against Parra and the Sharks.
“Losing nine games straight, it does hurt a bit, it does take it out of you. Us younger boys have come through the junior grades losing maybe three games in the last three or four years.
Lachlan Galvin during his junior days.
“That’s been hard. It’s probably a good learning curve for the younger boys to know it’s not going to get given to you, you have to work hard and be patient.”Galvin won’t need to do it all himself. Marquee signing Jarome Luai joins next year, as well as Panthers teammate Sunia Turuva.
“I spoke to him when we versed him in Bathurst,” Galvin said of Luai. “He said, ‘Keep going, you’re killing it, you’ll see me next year’.
“I can’t wait to learn off him when he comes next year. It should help me develop and become a better player.”
The Tigers have given nine players their debuts this season, the most of any NRL club. Galvin has played alongside many of the promising juniors now tasked with bringing a winning culture to first grade.
“There’s five from our Harold Matts team, with [Heath] Mason and Jordan [Miller] making their debuts [against the Titans on Saturday],” he said. “It’s pretty mad and surreal that five of us from that team are playing NRL now.
“We want to come up all together and change this club around.”
Galvin, who is expected to overcome a hand injury to be available for next weekend’s clash against Canberra, has shied away from social media.
“It gets to you a bit, you hear it a bit,” he said. “I just try to stay off the socials and not read it as much. I just try to get to training, work hard and try to keep having fun.
“I play this game because I love it and enjoy it. I don’t want to lose the love for the game, just keep enjoying it.”
so it seems that Penrith were the ones chasing him.
hopefully that is the last we hear about Galvin until the end of next year if/when he signs away. His reveal of his true colours actually makes it easier to play him in a position that suits our needs eg lock if we want given he looks like he will leave. Glad we didn’t let him weasel his way out of the club and he is a value buy in the cap so can help with the rebuild and also gives time to plan for life without him.
@mattvtiger it sounds like they were agitating for his release, doesn't it? I hope Rothfield cops it for claiming that Galvin was talking about leaving it the changerooms too.
Never believed that for a moment as any of the boys would’ve pulled him up big time. I know I would’ve if I was a player, totally disrespectful to teammates but great content for Buzz to excite people. Thought it was ridiculous from the moment I heard it to be honest but beating a dead horse by trying to convince others.@mattvtiger it sounds like they were agitating for his release, doesn't it? I hope Rothfield cops it for claiming that Galvin was talking about leaving it the changerooms too.
Never believed that for a moment as any of the boys would’ve pulled him up big time. I know I would’ve if I was a player, totally disrespectful to teammates but great content for Buzz to excite people and build on his disdain for the club. Thought it was ridiculous from the moment I heard it to be honest but beating a dead horse by trying to convince others.@mattvtiger it sounds like they were agitating for his release, doesn't it? I hope Rothfield cops it for claiming that Galvin was talking about leaving it the changerooms too.
I have not watched 360 or read any of Buzz’s work for a long time although I do see reactions to it on the socials so I’m not totally out of the loop. Once I could understand his agenda against the Wests Tigers & his motives to continue to see us struggle (keep the heat, should there be any, on his beloved Sharks should they struggle at some point) I had no more interest. Some will still believe him and it’s their choice, I’m sure he does report some factual information, but I’ll always seek my information from sources who have no agendas against the club.Never believed that for a moment as any of the boys would’ve pulled him up big time. I know I would’ve if I was a player, totally disrespectful to teammates but great content for Buzz to excite people and build on his disdain for the club. Thought it was ridiculous from the moment I heard it to be honest but beating a dead horse by trying to convince others.@mattvtiger it sounds like they were agitating for his release, doesn't it? I hope Rothfield cops it for claiming that Galvin was talking about leaving it the changerooms too.
@russtutty63 Next time you see Buzz remind him that the Tigrs were the first team to beat the Sharks this season.
Luai has been fantastic since shifting to #7 a few weeks ago. Another pearler today.
With Stef not being selected for origin, does this now trigger that insane clause in his contract to make him a free agent for next year.
Even though he had a better game on Saturday, I still don’t think he is worth anywhere near $800k per year
