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[UMike]

Top teams far from settled.

who'd think the Panthers would be so far down. No recovery from this.

Dependable Storm still going strong,

 

[rcw1]

Good afternoon
So then, Lachlan Galvin knocked back/well has been revealed his player agent has said to Wests Tigers, pretty much don't offer anything as not staying at Wests Tigers ... didn't even entertain... 5 million bucks on offer.
Reported that coach Benji Marshall and the Club couldn't take his game further ... ha ha ha ha this is with Lui playing the halves having won umpteen premierships at Penrith... and Marshall a champion player in the halves himself ...

Reported today (15/04/25) the senior players have jacked up on Galvin and gone cap in hand to Marshall. Looks like he will be playing in the NSW cup, this week-end.

Each to our own, cannot begrudge anyone chasing the $$ but don't know whether throwing grenades at the coach at this time of the year with 18 or so months left on the lad's contract was smart and showed the Tigers and the coach respect. Not the rcw1 way of doing business, I would have thought.

This is one hell of a firecracker situation. Truth be told, rcw1 wouldn't want to play footy with the lad. Reckon the CEO, Richardson will play hard ball and why wouldn't he??

Anybody else with an opinion on this one??

EDIT: Contract worth 6 million not 5

Kind regards
rcw1

 

[macca]

Good afternoon
So then, Lachlan Galvin knocked back/well has been revealed his player agent has said to Wests Tigers, pretty much don't offer anything as not staying at Wests Tigers ... didn't even entertain... 5 million bucks on offer.
Reported that coach Benji Marshall and the Club couldn't take his game further ... ha ha ha ha this is with Lui playing the halves having won umpteen premierships at Penrith... and Marshall a champion player in the halves himself ...

Reported today (15/04/25) the senior players have jacked up on Galvin and gone cap in hand to Marshall. Looks like he will be playing in the NSW cup, this week-end.

Each to our own, cannot begrudge anyone chasing the $$ but don't know whether throwing grenades at the coach at this time of the year with 18 or so months left on the lad's contract was smart and showed the Tigers and the coach respect. Not the rcw1 way of doing business, I would have thought.

This is one hell of a firecracker situation. Truth be told, rcw1 wouldn't want to play footy with the lad. Reckon the CEO, Richardson will play hard ball and why wouldn't he??

Anybody else with an opinion on this one??

EDIT: Contract worth 6 million not 5

Kind regards
rcw1

Kind of strange overall to me, far too early for him to be speaking like this.

Contract has a long time to run, I wonder is he looking to be allowed to leave and get a big pay rise for this and next year?

I thought he was far more effective than others on Sunday, probably their best back on the day over the whole game.

Hopefully his departure might fire up those who are getting paid a lot more money to actually earn that money, standing flat footed and passing along the line is not worth $1m+ a year.

Benji was a freak player, they quite often find it hard to explain why/how to play like them.

Players who were methodical toilers are the best coaches IMO because they had to work and think every game, they "learned" how to play rather than "knew" how to play

So many young blokes have had great potential and blown it all up, hopefully he can work through this and play to his obvious potential.

 

[rcw1]

Kind of strange overall to me, far too early for him to be speaking like this.

Contract has a long time to run, I wonder is he looking to be allowed to leave and get a big pay rise for this and next year?

I thought he was far more effective than others on Sunday, probably their best back on the day over the whole game.

Hopefully his departure might fire up those who are getting paid a lot more money to actually earn that money, standing flat footed and passing along the line is not worth $1m+ a year.

Benji was a freak player, they quite often find it hard to explain why/how to play like them.

Players who were methodical toilers are the best coaches IMO because they had to work and think every game, they "learned" how to play rather than "knew" how to play

So many young blokes have had great potential and blown it all up, hopefully he can work through this and play to his obvious potential.

Was thinking too (you would have heard the noise ha ha ha ha ha) Maybe, at the end of the day its all about going to a club more likely to win a grand final like the dogs... and that Galvin believes (or his agent and or father) Benji would not be able to deliver in his lifetime.

Maybe??

Kind regards
rcw1

 

[macca]

Was thinking too (you would have heard the noise ha ha ha ha ha) Maybe, at the end of the day its all about going to a club more likely to win a grand final like the dogs... and that Galvin believes (or his agent and or father) Benji would not be able to deliver in his lifetime.

Maybe??

Kind regards
rcw1

Yes, winning a GF is a huge ambition for most players, often more important than Kangaroos.

Tigers won't be winning one any time soon (neither will the Knights)

One commentator said he loves the Eels, well he better not go there because they won't be winning a GF for a while.

Melbourne, Bulldogs are standouts at present to play GF this year

 

[rcw1]

If you free, Fox Sports Channel 500, live, Benji Marshall, Koroisau and Luai will talk about the Galvin situation.

Anytime soon.

Kind regards
rcw1

 

[rcw1]

If you free, Fox Sports Channel 500, live, Benji Marshall, Koroisau and Luai will talk about the Galvin situation.

Anytime soon.

Kind regards
rcw1

still waiting... you'd think it would be announced a firm media time slot after the Tigers morning training session...

still nothing at 11.53am ...

 

[UMike]

still waiting... you'd think it would be announced a firm media time slot after the Tigers morning training session...

still nothing at 11.53am ...

Don't hang out for too much.
Likely to be stage managed to the Max.

 

[rcw1]

@UMike most interesting... questions without notice were askes by the media, all three participants were also obviously schooled prior to the interview as to the possibilities of questions that would be asked.

Overall thought the answers were reasonable.
What not clear is how long will be playing reserve grade and how long will remain a Tiger... Messy
Thoughts??

EDIT: don't think those involved can come back from this ...


Kind regards
rcw1

 

[UMike]

@UMike most interesting... questions without notice were askes by the media, all three participants were also obviously schooled prior to the interview as to the possibilities of questions that would be asked.

Overall thought the answers were reasonable.
What not clear is how long will be playing reserve grade and how long will remain a Tiger... Messy
Thoughts??

EDIT: don't think those involved can come back from this ...


Kind regards
rcw1

Sounds like Me and my Work place ATM.

 

[rcw1]

Dogs will be a force to reckon with …

The Rabbits were not allowed to do anything.

Defence wins games and the Dogs defensive structures are pretty robust

@Ferret have u heard anything more about DCE??? Word in the north is the lad going Redcliffe way … mustn’t want to win another GF then …

Redcliffe game plan against the Storm Spin the ball both sides of the ruck run Melbourne off their feet and hope for the best

Dolphins 12 Storm 16 1st half nearly done

Kind regards
Rcw1

 

[rcw1]

The Hammer!!!
Why oh why did beloved Cowboys ever let him go .. .
rcw1

 

[rcw1]

Dogs will be a force to reckon with …

The Rabbits were not allowed to do anything.

Defence wins games and the Dogs defensive structures are pretty robust

@Ferret have u heard anything more about DCE??? Word in the north is the lad going Redcliffe way … mustn’t want to win another GF then …

Redcliffe game plan against the Storm Spin the ball both sides of the ruck run Melbourne off their feet and hope for the best

Dolphins 12 Storm 16 1st half nearly done

Kind regards
Rcw1

Dolphins halves of Nikorima and Katoa red hot …
Outstanding

Dolphins 42 win tonight over Melbourne 22 very special …
They say Woolf can coach.


Kind regards
rcw1

 

[Ferret]

@Ferret have u heard anything more about DCE???

Not much about DCE in the news this week. Its all been about Galvin.

DCE wasn't able to fire up a very ordinary Manly on Thursday. I don't think anyone could be proud of their effort.

 

[macca]

I thought he was far more effective than others on Sunday, probably their best back on the day over the whole game.

Hopefully his departure might fire up those who are getting paid a lot more money to actually earn that money, standing flat footed and passing along the line is not worth $1m+ a year.

Funny how getting beaten by the wooden spooners brings a bit of clarity to the brain cells...................

Galvin selected for this weekends game

mean while over at Souths, Cameron Murray is out for the season

 

[rcw1]

Funny how getting beaten by the wooden spooners brings a bit of clarity to the brain cells...................

Galvin selected for this weekends game

might have been the original option, but not fully stated that way at the time. Messy. Not sure that this was the best managed way however hope the Tigers remain strong and not release him.

mean while over at Souths, Cameron Murray is out for the season

yes not a good situation for the Cameron and the rabbits

Kind regards
rcw1

 

[Ferret]

I'm looking forward to Broncos v Bulldogs tonight.

Bulldogs ought to win on form, but I think it should be a good match.

 

[rcw1]

I'm looking forward to Broncos v Bulldogs tonight.

Bulldogs ought to win on form, but I think it should be a good match.

Broncos on fire. bet they be hoping that Reynolds shoulder is good ...

Who would have thought a 42 to 18 score line to the Broncos??

Roosters looking far to good for the dragons.

Kind regards
rcw1