The Galvin Fallout and Penrith’s Panic

Kenty is joined by James Phelps today to dive into the bombshell news rocking the Wests Tigers. The headlines are dominated by 19-year-old sensation Lachlan Galvin, who has reportedly turned his back on a massive future with the club. 

The $6 Million Bombshell

The episode opens with the staggering news that Lachlan Galvin has informed the Tigers he will not be staying beyond 2026. While initial reports suggested a $5 million offer, Phelps reveals it was actually much higher.

"Little bit of a scoop... it was actually six years and $6 million," Phelps said.

Kent is stunned by the move, especially given Galvin's age and the security being offered. He points out that the Tigers were forced to pay "overs" just to keep their best talent from hitting the open market in November.

"A six-year deal is a long, long time to sit there and have the safety of that,” said. 

Speaking on the Tigers history of losing talented young players, Kent said, this is the one guy they didn’t want to lose as a junior, and they’ve lost him.

The "Snake Pit" and Management Feuds

The conversation quickly turns to Galvin's manager, Isaac Moses, and his history of moving high-profile players out of the Tigers. Kent and Phelps discuss whether this is a strategic play or a symptom of a deeper issue within the club's culture. Kent remains skeptical about the influence of managers on young stars.

"The manager works for the player... but why is he taking him out of this club into wherever we go, we don’t know?" Kent said.

Phelps shares that while the Roosters were rumored to be interested, his sources say otherwise due to a refusal to deal with certain management.

"I’ve got it on firm authority, not the Roosters... someone there will not deal with Isaac Moses," Phelps said.

Is He Worth the Hype?

Despite the drama, both hosts agree that Galvin is a rare talent, though they differ on his current value. Kent describes him as a "potential superstar" with a big future, while Phelps raises concerns about his work ethic compared to senior players like Jarome Luai.

"I’ve spoken to some people at the club and he does the bare minimum... Jerome [Luai] will stay there after training for an hour a day... he packs his bag and goes home," Phelps said.

Kent, however, is more focused on the on-field "guile" that Galvin brings to the game.

"What I really like about him, he’s got some guile with his hands... he’s got some subtlety about his ball playing," Kent said.

The Tigers’ Path Forward

The episode wraps up with a debate on whether the Tigers should cut their losses immediately. Kent argues that if a player doesn't want to be there, the club shouldn't spend another 18 months developing him for someone else’s benefit.

"If I’m the Tigers, I cut my losses now... why develop him and why keep him around?" Kent said.

Phelps is more optimistic about the club’s current form, noting their recent success on the field and the "green shoots" appearing in their attack under Benji Marshall.

"Benji is maturing as a coach... the green shoots are appearing there in their attack," Phelps said.

Watch the full episode on Fanatics TV.