Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould made an impromptu visit to Belmore to address Canterbury’s playing group amid fears the mid-season arrival of Lachlan Galvin could derail the club’s premiership aspirations.
Lachlan Galvin’s debut was certainly a hit, but it left many questions unanswered. FATIMA KDOUH analyses where the logjam of playmaking talent fits at Belmore.
Stephen Crichton admits he didn’t like the fallout surrounding Lachlan Galvin and the Wests Tigers. It’s why the Bulldogs captain and his players held a meeting to quiz the young star on his reasons for joining the club.
A Bulldogs star says he could not believe the message Lachlan Galvin gave him as he was thrown under a bus to make way for the former Tigers gun.
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said he had a plan A, B and C for prize recruit Lachlan Galvin when he finally debuted for the club. Turns out, it was not what anyone expected.
It was a classic clash between bitter rivals the Bulldogs and Eels on holiday Monday, punctuated by a contentious sin bin and mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin’s first try for the club.
There were many positional questions prior to Lachlan Galvin’s Canterbury debut, and some – not all – were answered as Matt Burton put his stamp on the No. 6 jersey against the Eels. See all the winners and losers from the King’s birthday clash.
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Toby Sexton’s spot is safe for now, with the halfback to remain in the role against the Eels despite Lachlan Galvin likely to make his club debut.
Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.
A Sydney Roosters star said what everyone was thinking when Bulldogs Phil Gould asked him a pointed question on a TV footy show.
Lachlan Galvin has praised the camaraderie of his new Bulldogs teammates and endorsed the standards of coach Cameron Ciraldo – taking a subtle dig at his former club in the process.
The Tigers finally confirmed Lachlan Galvin’s departure and now the Bulldogs have taken to social media to show off their new signing.
The Bulldogs could be in hot water after Lachlan Galvin was spotted training at Belmore before officially being released by the Wests Tigers. WATCH THE VIDEO
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