NRL live updates: Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs in Lachlan Galvin's first game against his old club
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Welcome one, welcome all
Afternoon sports fans,
Rugby league coming at you live and rather loud this afternoon as Wests Tigers host Canterbury and the young lad they had planned to build their future around - Lachlan Galvin.
He's anticipating being booed by the Tigers masses, doesn't care, apparently. Bigger fish to fry. Which after the Raiders shock loss yesterday, rings true. The Bulldogs can claim first place with a big win. Tigers, wouldn't they love a sweet up yours to go with a couple of competition points to ensure the wooden spoon is well and truly off their radar?
Kick-off at 2pm AEST. Teams and whatnot to come before then.
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Welcome one, welcome all
Afternoon sports fans,
Rugby league coming at you live and rather loud this afternoon as Wests Tigers host Canterbury and the young lad they had planned to build their future around - Lachlan Galvin.
He's anticipating being booed by the Tigers masses, doesn't care, apparently. Bigger fish to fry. Which after the Raiders shock loss yesterday, rings true. The Bulldogs can claim first place with a big win. Tigers, wouldn't they love a sweet up yours to go with a couple of competition points to ensure the wooden spoon is well and truly off their radar?
Kick-off at 2pm AEST. Teams and whatnot to come before then.
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