Lachlan Galvin’s Canterbury debut was certainly a hit, but it left many questions unanswered in terms of how the Bulldogs will assemble their side going forward. FATIMA KDOUH analyses the logjam of talent.
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
Cowboys coach Todd Payten made a clear statement of the club’s recruitment intentions, with a Friday list management meeting set to decide the immediate direction of the club. Read the latest.
Every kid dreams of a try on debut. Roosters rookie Xavier Va’a waited just 49 seconds for his, topping a Fox Sports Lab investigation for the 20 fastest tries on debut since records began. See all the famous names and watch the clips of their rapid first tries.
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