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News.com.au
a day ago
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‘Slap in the face': Galvin‘s ‘unnecessary' Tigers swipe as ‘bullying' saga re-emerges
Fellow Tigers defector Lachlan Galvin has delivered a cheeky sledge to his former club, congratulating Tallyn Da Silva on his move to the Eels which has been labelled 'unnecessary'. Galvin, 19, signed with the Bulldogs at the end of May, ending a drawn-out and messy transfer saga that saw him decline a Tigers extension worth a reported $5 million. Da Silva became the latest talented Tigers young gun to depart the club on Monday, joining Parramatta immediately after putting pen to paper on a fresh four-and-a-half year contract. During their time at the merger club, Galvin and Da Silva were reportedly best friends according to Code Sports, having won a 2022 Harold Matthews premiership with Western Suburbs. Galvin took to Instagram on Monday, sharing the Eels' post announcing they had signed Da Silva with a winking face emoji in a clear swipe at his former club. That dig came after Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva took to social media in the wake of the news the young five-eighth would be negotiating with rivals for a new contract. Luai took to Instagram sharing an image that read 'team first' while Sunia Turuva, posted a story for his close friends which went even further. The post featured a shot of Galvin's locker with the music underneath being former WWE wrestler Shane McMahon's theme song, which is called 'Here Comes The Money'. Galvin's management issued a legal latter to the Tigers claiming he was being bullied in his workplace, and now the young gun has done something 'quite similar' himself. 'I didn't particularly like it to be fair, we condemned those at the Wests Tigers that went online to criticise Lachlan when he was leaving the club,' The Daily Telegraph's Dean Ritchie said on NRL360 on Tuesday night. 'It ended up being a bullying allegation and now Lachlan has gone and done something quite similar, there's no individuals involved in this case. 'But Lachlan's clearly having a dig at the Tigers with the good luck emoji and the smiley wink. I just think it was unnecessary. 'He copped the brunt of it when he was there and didn't particularly like it, so now I am wondering why when he's left he wants to throw a couple rocks back at the Tigers?' Fox League's Paul Crawley echoed Ritchie, saying: 'It's just dumb, isn't it? Social media gets a lot of people into trouble. He probably didn't mean much by it. 'I personally thought at the time (Luai and Turuva's posts), that wasn't bullying. That was them making a statement about their own coach and their club. 'The cheeky emoji there, that's a slap in the face for the Tigers, no question in the world.' The 20-year-old hooker was allowed to depart the Tigers with a fresh extension for skipper Api Koroisau looming, blocking his path in the No.9 jersey until the end of the 2027 season. Following the release, Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson explained that the decision came down to the club wanting to win now. 'The kid wants to play NRL and I think he can. We had to make a decision for the betterment of the club,' he said to News Corp. 'We want to win games now and the kid didn't want to hang around for another two or three years waiting to get his shot at first grade. 'It was also a cultural thing about leadership with Api – that we wanted him to finish his time at the club. 'Once we decided we were going to re-sign Api, it would have been wrong of us to hold him back.' But Crawley wasn't buying it, comparing the Tigers' handling of their rising stars to the Storm, who have a plethora of talent stuck behind the likes of Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster. 'I can't make sense of what the Tigers are doing here. I sat here last week and said that Selwyn Cobbo should have been released,' he said. 'But I see that as a completely different situation, because one the Broncos don't want him for next year, they insulted him with the offer they did to keep him. 'He doesn't have a future at the club. Tallyn Da Silva has told 'Richo' he wanted to stay at the club, yet they have let him go? 'What happened to fighting for the top spot in that team? You look at clubs, and here's a good comparison, you look at what the Tigers have done with these players. 'The system that is almost forcing these young players out, then you go to a club like Melbourne where you've got Jonah Pezet, you've got Tyran Wishart, (Su'a) Fa'alogo. 'Playing back up roles but they are more than prepared to spend three years of their career to be apart of that Melbourne system, learn under Craig Bellamy, learn alongside these great players... the Tigers happily let them walk out the door.' NRL360 host Braith Anasta went on to explain that the blame should be put on the Tigers for losing another talented player — not Da Silva who was given the chance to leave. However, the legendary playmaker still couldn't make sense of the move. 'I find it odd, this would happen a lot at different clubs. If you aren't starting, it's not the end of the world,' Anasta said. 'If you are at his age, you have your whole career and whole life ahead of you. 'You don't need to be a bull out of a gate and if you don't get your own way it doesn't mean you just leave the club 18 months in advance. 'It's okay if that's his prerogative, if that's what he wants to do. But we all want to do things in life but we can't because we have signed contracts or made deals with people. Too bad. 'But you don't just get out? They have let him go, so it's not his fault. It's the club's and I don't see how it would have been untenable if he still liked the place and was happy. 'You don't need to play Api for 80 minutes either, you can play (Da Silva) more. Api could get injuries, it doesn't make sense.' Speaking to News Corp, Luai weighed in on the situation, explaining he was frustrated to see yet another talented player in Da Silva depart the Tigers. 'It's a bit disappointing to be honest,' Luai said. 'I think he was on his way to becoming a great player, I still think he is. But I think he just wanted more opportunities. 'Obviously we have Api (Koroisau) there, he is our skipper. 'Api still has a lot of footy in front of him as well, I believe that he definitely has a few more years left in those legs. 'In the end Tal (Da Silva) wanted more opportunities for himself. I loved my time around Tal and I wish him all the best. 'What he can bring to a team, I think he is going to be a really good player for a long time.'
1News
2 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
Broncos forward escapes sanction for tackle that injured Metcalf
Brisbane Broncos forward Brendan Piakura has escaped sanction for the shot that injured Luke Metcalf's knee and threw the Warriors star's season into doubt. Piakura went on report in the second half of Brisbane's 26-12 win on Saturday for hitting Metcalf after he had passed the ball. The 26-year-old was unable to continue and will go for scans on Monday once the team is back in Auckland. Warriors coach Andrew Webster said medical staff could not rule out an anterior cruciate ligament tear for Metcalf, who has an extensive injury history. Webster said Metcalf would not play the Warriors' next game on July 13 and would be joined on the sidelines by fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who also went down with a knee issue against the Broncos. ADVERTISEMENT On Sunday morning, the match review committee opted against charging Piakura altogether for the late hit. Metcalf is in the midst of a breakout year and had been leading the Dally M Medal race when voting went behind closed doors after round 12. Any long-term injury for the halfback would be a big blow to their hopes of a top-four finish, and would blow the Dally M race wide open. The Warriors have lost their past two games but face only one more top-four side, Canterbury, on the run home. Te Maire Martin appears the likeliest candidate to join Chanel Harris-Tavita in the halves to face Wests Tigers in a fortnight, but Tanah Boyd is an option for a club debut. Elsewhere, Parramatta second-rower Kelma Tuilagi has been offered a three-game ban for a crusher tackle that enraged future Eels teammate Jack de Belin. A fracas erupted when Tuilagi bent St George Illawarra forward de Belin awkwardly in a tackle during the Dragons' 34-20 win in Wollongong on Saturday night. ADVERTISEMENT Tuilagi will miss upcoming games against Penrith, Canberra and Brisbane with an early guilty plea, in another blow to a Parramatta side already without Mitch Moses. He risks missing a fourth game, against Melbourne, by challenging the charge. Tuilagi is set to become the third Eels player sidelined through suspension, with hooker Ryley Smith and centre Will Penisini offered big bans after last week's win over Gold Coast. Parramatta prop Jack Williams can accept a $1000 fine for his high shot on Dragons forward Emre Guler.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy star Lachlan Galvin rubs salt into fans' wounds with two cheeky emojis as he celebrates another huge loss for his old club
Lachlan Galvin has rubbed salt into the wounds of long-suffering Tigers fans by applauding his mate Tallyn Da Silva's defection from his former club. Hours before the mid-season deadline closed, Da Silva formally had a three-and-a-half year deal with the Eels registered. The move will allow him to begin training with the Eels immediately and line up for them in a fortnight against Penrith. Da Silva was considered a leading part of the next generation of talent the Tigers were building themselves around, alongside Lachlan Galvin. But he has now followed his close childhood friend out the door, after being stuck behind Apisai Koroisau at dummy-half. Galvin took to social media on Monday night to applaud Da Silva on his move to the Eels by reposting the announcement and adding a 'perfect' emoji alongside a cheeky wink. The cheeky post from Galvin (pictured) is sure to infuriate long-suffering Tigers fans Jarome Luai says he can understand why Da Silva left Wests Tigers. 'It's a bit disappointing for the club and us as a playing group,' co-captain Luai said. 'We see the potential he has and the biggest thing for him was more opportunity. 'It's understandable for a guy that is behind Api. It's a tricky one. Everyone is entitled to that opinion, what they want and what they are chasing. 'All the best to him. I think he will get more opportunity at Parramatta anyway. He's going to be a very good player for a very long time.' Da Silva's move to Parramatta gives the Eels a genuine talent at No.9, after they have struggled to find a top-tier replacement for Reed Mahoney since his exit after 2022. Koroisau is off contract at the end of next year, but the Tigers have decided to prioritise keeping the 32-year-old over Da Silva. 'I still think Api has a lot more years left in his legs,' Luai said.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Wests Tigers torched over player exists as Tallyn Da Silva defection confirmed
The Wests Tigers have been heavily criticised for their inability to retain talented young players following the departure of back-up hooker Tallyn Da Silva to Parramatta. Da Silva had been contracted at the Tigers until the end of 2026, but like Lachlan Galvin, the 20-year-old has left the Tigers with 18 months left on his deal. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. On Monday the Eels confirmed they had signed Da Silva effective immediately until the end of the 2029 season in a coup for coach Jason Ryles as he rebuilds Parramatta's roster. Da Silva's departure is the latest blow for the Tigers, who sit 14th on the NRL ladder and are desperate to avoid a fourth wooden spoon in a row. On NRL 360, veteran reporter Phil Rothfield said the list of promising young players to leave the Tigers was a damning indictment on the club. 'I'll name some players,' Rothfield said. 'Galvin, Da Silva, (Stefano) Utoikamanu, Shawn Blore, there was a schoolboy there — Onitoni Large. 'He broke his contract to get out of that club. Why have five outstanding young players in the last 12 months, all wanted out of the Wests Tigers? Five outstanding young footballers have walked out of their club. 'Have they given up on this season? What happens if Api gets hurt? Their two best youngsters have left that club. 'I have spoken to a lot of very good judges in the game who rate him very highly. That's why Manly, Newcastle and Parramatta wanted him.' Brent Read responded: 'He (Da Silva) is far from the finished product right now. He's a few years off. Api helps them win footy games. 'They were assured by Tallyn Da Silva and his parents that Tallyn wanted to stay at the club, but if Api re-signed, he would leave. Richo (Tigers boss Shane Richardson) was assured by his family that Tallyn's preference was to stay at the Tigers and be there long term.' Da Silva was behind Api Koroisau in the pecking order at the Tigers, but Rothfield said the Tigers should have been able to get Da Silva to at least see out his contract, highlighting the fact the Raiders and Broncos have several back-up hookers on their roster. 'The Canberra Raiders are leading the comp. They've got a kid called Owen Pattie, really good hooker but can't break into that first grade side, because (Tom) Starling is outstanding and they've even signed (Jayden) Brailey from Newcastle. 'He's happy prepared to buy into that system. 'How many hookers do the Broncos have? Are any of them lining up to get out now? Read hit back: 'Corey Paix doesn't have a contract for next year, so some of them are going.' Rothfield also hinted an inner 'circle' of Benji Marshall and co-captains Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai may have left some players feeling disgruntled. 'Have you heard the story that Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau are so tight with Benji Marshall — they've got that little circle of three — and there's a lot of younger players that don't feel part of that outfit. 'You know that was the situation with Galvin. I'm wondering if it had anything to do with these fellas as well. Read said 'I know Galvin felt a little bit locked out once they established this big three at the club.' Rothfield concluded: 'You know how highly regarded Onitoni Large is. He's the best schoolboy half going around. He didn't want a bar of the joint. I just think it's such a bad look when so much young talent all go.' Read said: 'I think Benji wanted Api and the club backed their coach.' The Tigers take on the Roosters on Sunday in round 16 and will be desperate to get a sixth win of the year. 'I hope Benji does finish strong,' Rothfield said. 'I think if they run last he'll probably lost his job. There are other people around like Willie Peters, who is breaking records over at Hull. He's coached at Newcastle and Souths and he's close to Shane Richardson. 'If they run last or even second last, they'll have to look at other options — not just for the way the football side is playing. That club needs to create an environment where people like Tallyn Da Silva and Lachlan Galvin want to play footy for the rest of their careers.' NRL 360 host Braith Anasta added: 'Amongst this drama and six losses in a row, they have got better. They are a much better team. But the next couple of months are critical.'
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Fa'alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round
Melbourne sensation Sua Fa'alogo may not play again before the finals as NRL clubs count the costs of one of the most damaging rounds of the year. The Storm confirmed on Monday that Fa'alogo would be sidelined for two to three months after badly tearing his left hamstring in the win over Cronulla. The winger's injury comes after Melbourne centre Jack Howarth had his appendix removed last week and will miss at least three games, while fellow wingers Will Warbrick and Moses Leo are also out for extended periods. Fa'alogo's injury was one of many suffered by high-profile players in a brutal round 17, as several clubs continued to hold their breath on Monday and hope for the best. No team were more impacted than St George Illawarra, who finished Saturday night's win over Parramatta with no fit players on the bench and three injured men on the field. Winger Nathan Lawson will miss five weeks after playing out the final 15 minutes of the loss with a scapula fracture in his right shoulder. Fellow winger Christian Tuipulotu won't return until 21 after tearing his hamstring in the warm up, while Luciano Leilua will miss a week with a quad strain. The Dragons are still weighing up whether forward Toby Couchman needs season-ending shoulder surgery after a dislocation, while Hamish Stewart will miss a week with a concussion. Damien Cook and Jaydn Su'A did not require scans after having ankle issues in the win, while the Dragons are confident Viliami Fifita's knee pain was not serious. There is better news for the Dragons' opponents this week, with Canberra prop Joe Tapine (dislocated finger) cleared to play on Friday. The Warriors are awaiting confirmation that halfback Luke Metcalf has ruptured his ACL, while fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad also underwent scans on his knee. Wests Tigers also have major issues in their spine positions. After fullback Jahream Bula was ruled out for a month last week with a hamstring injury, his replacement Heath Mason was suspended following the loss to Manly. Hooker Apisai Koroisau suffered a concussion in Friday night's defeat, while back-up No.9 Tallyn Da Silva has been released to join Parramatta immediately. Halfback Jarome Luai is in NSW Origin camp, leaving Latu Fainu as the only standing member of a Tigers' spine that also no longer has Lachlan Galvin. Luke Laulilii, Alex Lobb and Sunia Turuva are the most likely options to wear No.1 against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday, while Tristan Hope could play hooker and Adam Doueihi five-eighth. Souths too have halves issues with Cody Walker set for a stint out with a hamstring tear, while his likely replacement Jayden Sullivan suffered a broken leg in NSW Cup. The Rabbitohs are awaiting scans to determine how long Walker will miss, but Jack Wighton or Lewis Dodd will need to play No.6 against Manly on Sunday. Their opponents Manly are awaiting a prognosis on Nathan Brown's bicep, hopeful he can avoid season-ending surgery after a suspected rupture. And the Dolphins are expected to face a stint without Kodi Nikorima, after he tore his hamstring in their win over South Sydney. The litany of injuries come as Newcastle holds onto hope that Kalyn Ponga could yet return this season from the lisfranc injury that ruled him out of the Origin decider. Melbourne sensation Sua Fa'alogo may not play again before the finals as NRL clubs count the costs of one of the most damaging rounds of the year. The Storm confirmed on Monday that Fa'alogo would be sidelined for two to three months after badly tearing his left hamstring in the win over Cronulla. The winger's injury comes after Melbourne centre Jack Howarth had his appendix removed last week and will miss at least three games, while fellow wingers Will Warbrick and Moses Leo are also out for extended periods. Fa'alogo's injury was one of many suffered by high-profile players in a brutal round 17, as several clubs continued to hold their breath on Monday and hope for the best. No team were more impacted than St George Illawarra, who finished Saturday night's win over Parramatta with no fit players on the bench and three injured men on the field. Winger Nathan Lawson will miss five weeks after playing out the final 15 minutes of the loss with a scapula fracture in his right shoulder. Fellow winger Christian Tuipulotu won't return until 21 after tearing his hamstring in the warm up, while Luciano Leilua will miss a week with a quad strain. The Dragons are still weighing up whether forward Toby Couchman needs season-ending shoulder surgery after a dislocation, while Hamish Stewart will miss a week with a concussion. Damien Cook and Jaydn Su'A did not require scans after having ankle issues in the win, while the Dragons are confident Viliami Fifita's knee pain was not serious. There is better news for the Dragons' opponents this week, with Canberra prop Joe Tapine (dislocated finger) cleared to play on Friday. The Warriors are awaiting confirmation that halfback Luke Metcalf has ruptured his ACL, while fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad also underwent scans on his knee. Wests Tigers also have major issues in their spine positions. After fullback Jahream Bula was ruled out for a month last week with a hamstring injury, his replacement Heath Mason was suspended following the loss to Manly. Hooker Apisai Koroisau suffered a concussion in Friday night's defeat, while back-up No.9 Tallyn Da Silva has been released to join Parramatta immediately. Halfback Jarome Luai is in NSW Origin camp, leaving Latu Fainu as the only standing member of a Tigers' spine that also no longer has Lachlan Galvin. Luke Laulilii, Alex Lobb and Sunia Turuva are the most likely options to wear No.1 against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday, while Tristan Hope could play hooker and Adam Doueihi five-eighth. Souths too have halves issues with Cody Walker set for a stint out with a hamstring tear, while his likely replacement Jayden Sullivan suffered a broken leg in NSW Cup. The Rabbitohs are awaiting scans to determine how long Walker will miss, but Jack Wighton or Lewis Dodd will need to play No.6 against Manly on Sunday. Their opponents Manly are awaiting a prognosis on Nathan Brown's bicep, hopeful he can avoid season-ending surgery after a suspected rupture. And the Dolphins are expected to face a stint without Kodi Nikorima, after he tore his hamstring in their win over South Sydney. The litany of injuries come as Newcastle holds onto hope that Kalyn Ponga could yet return this season from the lisfranc injury that ruled him out of the Origin decider. Melbourne sensation Sua Fa'alogo may not play again before the finals as NRL clubs count the costs of one of the most damaging rounds of the year. The Storm confirmed on Monday that Fa'alogo would be sidelined for two to three months after badly tearing his left hamstring in the win over Cronulla. The winger's injury comes after Melbourne centre Jack Howarth had his appendix removed last week and will miss at least three games, while fellow wingers Will Warbrick and Moses Leo are also out for extended periods. Fa'alogo's injury was one of many suffered by high-profile players in a brutal round 17, as several clubs continued to hold their breath on Monday and hope for the best. No team were more impacted than St George Illawarra, who finished Saturday night's win over Parramatta with no fit players on the bench and three injured men on the field. Winger Nathan Lawson will miss five weeks after playing out the final 15 minutes of the loss with a scapula fracture in his right shoulder. Fellow winger Christian Tuipulotu won't return until 21 after tearing his hamstring in the warm up, while Luciano Leilua will miss a week with a quad strain. The Dragons are still weighing up whether forward Toby Couchman needs season-ending shoulder surgery after a dislocation, while Hamish Stewart will miss a week with a concussion. Damien Cook and Jaydn Su'A did not require scans after having ankle issues in the win, while the Dragons are confident Viliami Fifita's knee pain was not serious. There is better news for the Dragons' opponents this week, with Canberra prop Joe Tapine (dislocated finger) cleared to play on Friday. The Warriors are awaiting confirmation that halfback Luke Metcalf has ruptured his ACL, while fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad also underwent scans on his knee. Wests Tigers also have major issues in their spine positions. After fullback Jahream Bula was ruled out for a month last week with a hamstring injury, his replacement Heath Mason was suspended following the loss to Manly. Hooker Apisai Koroisau suffered a concussion in Friday night's defeat, while back-up No.9 Tallyn Da Silva has been released to join Parramatta immediately. Halfback Jarome Luai is in NSW Origin camp, leaving Latu Fainu as the only standing member of a Tigers' spine that also no longer has Lachlan Galvin. Luke Laulilii, Alex Lobb and Sunia Turuva are the most likely options to wear No.1 against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday, while Tristan Hope could play hooker and Adam Doueihi five-eighth. Souths too have halves issues with Cody Walker set for a stint out with a hamstring tear, while his likely replacement Jayden Sullivan suffered a broken leg in NSW Cup. The Rabbitohs are awaiting scans to determine how long Walker will miss, but Jack Wighton or Lewis Dodd will need to play No.6 against Manly on Sunday. Their opponents Manly are awaiting a prognosis on Nathan Brown's bicep, hopeful he can avoid season-ending surgery after a suspected rupture. And the Dolphins are expected to face a stint without Kodi Nikorima, after he tore his hamstring in their win over South Sydney. The litany of injuries come as Newcastle holds onto hope that Kalyn Ponga could yet return this season from the lisfranc injury that ruled him out of the Origin decider.
