Possibly but I think it’s more about seeing results. Lachie last year spat the dummy after the 2nd half thumping by the Dragons because he wants to win. Now he’s learning to play with a half who is learning to play in a new team as well. Maybe he just wants to see how the team & he goes this year. He’s in a strong position so he can wait and do what’s best for him. It’s a bit like Joel said on the pod, he just needs to focus on footy & the money will look after itself. Maybe that’s what he’s doing.But he only gets that increase now if he extends, let’s say 2 more years where we pay him $1 mill approx for 27 & 28. That’s basically us giving him $2.5 million.this is a key point. LG is leaving big sums on the table now by not accepting our upgrade & extension. The manager must be telling him that he can get big money elsewhere.
Galvin must also acknowledge that he’s taking a risk by not accepting the new contract especially when he risks injury every time he takes the field.
These points leave me to think he will not re-sign with WT.
This I think this is interesting from a Top 30 perspective. Seems to suggest Makasini is on T&T only? There was some talk that he'd be promoted to Dev Contract when he turns 18 which in turn would demand an existing Dev Contract player is upgraded to Top 30.
WT media release last year refers only to a Top 30 place in 2026 https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2024/10/07/rising-star-signs-long-term-deal-with-wests-tigers/
We have not heard anything regarding Olam's retirement but you'd think some sort of response might be made before the club next does player payroll on the 1st of April.
That would leave us with potentially 3 roster spots to fill before June 30. I don't have a clear idea where we we'd source these players from? Good players are not exactly waiting on every corner for us to sign them up but my view is that we'd need
- a centre / outside back to replace Olam
- a prop to replace Klemmer
- a second rower to compete for an NRL starting spot
I don't have a problem with the club signing Taylan May on a 6 month contract only. I'd also offer Matt Lodge a 6 month contract for what its worth. He's not on Top 30 at the moment and performed strongly in the 2024 finals series for Manly
Our salary cap is still bent out of shape from Pascoe and Lee H era. So we need to make some serious cap savings to give us the best chance of securing Galvin etc in the long term. I don't agree with signing players with strikes against their character in principle but in practice May and Lodge represent low risk, high return if they join on short term deals only.
Whatever happens I hope we get some new talent in the door soon. Our depth is going to be tested as the season rolls on.
Really dislike the comparisons with Folau & GI, Masi will be very good but has plenty to work on too. In regards to the spots in the squad availability now, get the feeling Richo, Betsey & Benji working on it now.This I think this is interesting from a Top 30 perspective. Seems to suggest Makasini is on T&T only? There was some talk that he'd be promoted to Dev Contract when he turns 18 which in turn would demand an existing Dev Contract player is upgraded to Top 30.
WT media release last year refers only to a Top 30 place in 2026 https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2024/10/07/rising-star-signs-long-term-deal-with-wests-tigers/
We have not heard anything regarding Olam's retirement but you'd think some sort of response might be made before the club next does player payroll on the 1st of April.
That would leave us with potentially 3 roster spots to fill before June 30. I don't have a clear idea where we we'd source these players from? Good players are not exactly waiting on every corner for us to sign them up but my view is that we'd need
- a centre / outside back to replace Olam
- a prop to replace Klemmer
- a second rower to compete for an NRL starting spot
I don't have a problem with the club signing Taylan May on a 6 month contract only. I'd also offer Matt Lodge a 6 month contract for what its worth. He's not on Top 30 at the moment and performed strongly in the 2024 finals series for Manly
Our salary cap is still bent out of shape from Pascoe and Lee H era. So we need to make some serious cap savings to give us the best chance of securing Galvin etc in the long term. I don't agree with signing players with strikes against their character in principle but in practice May and Lodge represent low risk, high return if they join on short term deals only.
Whatever happens I hope we get some new talent in the door soon. Our depth is going to be tested as the season rolls on.
Contract List updated... Three top 30 spots now available.
Knew he was cooked when we signed him… but anyways we move on.Contract List updated... Three top 30 spots now available.
