Phil Gould reveals Bulldogs’ Lachlan Galvin stance as favourite to sign wantaway Tiger emerges

The Bulldogs have made thei stance on wantaway halfback Lachlan Galvin clear as club emerges as clear frontrunners for his signature.

The Bulldogs have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Tigers five-eighth Lachlan Galvin with the Parramatta Eels odds on favourites to land his signature and it is now just a matter of when.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Bulldogs have withdrawn from the race to sign Galvin, leaving Parramatta as the frontrunners to sign the 19-year-old playmaker.

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Bulldogs manager Phil Gould has been glowing in his praise of Galvin during the past 12 months sparking speculation the Bulldogs would make a play at luring him to Belmore.

After watching the Galvin saga unfold at the Tigers, the Bulldogs had internal discussions in recent days to weigh up the merits in making a play for his services.

However, Gould revealed to the Herald, the Bulldogs have decided against making a bid.

“We are not involved in the Lachlan Galvin discussion and we won’t be involved in the Lachlan Galvin discussion,” Gould told The Sydney Morning Herald.

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs won’t make a play for Galvin.

Lachlan Galvin has voiced his desire to leave the Tigers at the end of his contract. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

“We wish him all the best.”

Gould remains a big believer in Galvin’s ability, but given the Bulldogs’ undefeated start to the 2025 season, the club is not in a position to make a play for Galvin.

Brent Read said on NRL 360 that the Eels are leading the race for Galvin.

“I think the Eels are the favourites because it is not only that Ryles wants him, Isaac Moses looks after Mitch Moses as well,” Read said.

“I think the one advantage the Eels have got is Mitchell Moses. We saw what he did tonight.

“Galvin has a relationship with Moses already. We have all heard that Galvin and Luai aren’t exactly on the same page.”

Originally published as Phil Gould reveals Bulldogs’ Lachlan Galvin stance as favourite to sign wantaway Tiger emerges