Benji Marshall claims Wests Tigers have moved on from Lachlan Galvin circus

Benji Marshall gets that ‘everyone wants to know why’ he recalled wantaway star Lachlan Galvin – but the Tigers coach says ‘they don’t need to know why.’

Michael Carayannis

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April 26, 2025 - 12:01PM

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'I pick the team you don't need to know'

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Tigers coach Benji Marshall says the reason for Lachie Galvin’s immediate return to the top grade was simple: “I pick the team I think is best each week”.

Galvin will return for the Tigers on Sunday against the Sharks for the first time in the top grade since announcing his decision to leave the club when his deal expires at the end of next year.

He was axed to reserve grade for the Tigers’ last-start loss to Parramatta, but Marshall has recalled the teenage half.

“I’m sick of talking about it,” Marshall said.

“I will pick the team I think is best each week. We’ve moved on.

“Everyone wants to know why. They don’t need to know why. This is the team I’ve picked that I think is best this week.

“It’s not about me but there is a lot to take away from the last few weeks. It’s a constant learning curve as a coach. The focus is not on me what I’ve learnt and what I need to do…

“Why would I care what people say?”

Benji Marshall is sick of answering questions about Lachie Galvin. Picture: Jeremy Piper

Marshall conceded the distractions of last week may have got the better of some players. They have tried to put it all to one side as they play their first match at Leichhardt Oval in 2025.

“Last week with all the distractions up and down with what happened, everyone can chill now,” Marshall said.

“He has handled it incredibly well given his age. Nineteen years old to go through all this stuff is quite hectic.”

It is unclear what type of reception Galvin will receive from the home fans but his teammates have this week urged them not to heckle the young half.

Marshall said it would be an easy fix.

“Pretty positive I think,” Marshall said. “The dust has settled a little bit since last week….if he sets up a try early or scores one that will help.”