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How Bulldogs went from put-down nickname to top of table... and the ‘genius’ behind shock signings
from FOX SPORTS League
The headlines labelled Cameron Ciraldo’s new look team the “Utility Dogs” amid a spate of curious signings, but two years later the Bulldogs are having the last laugh on top of the table.
‘Don’t need him’: Top Galvin suitor shot down as new homes rated, bombshell Tigers move tipped
from FOX SPORTS League
Lachlan Galvin’s future exit from the Tigers has opened the dialogue on where he will play next and how the departure could lead to the joint venture club making a play for a star halfback — possibly Adam Reynolds.
Watch: Why Benji Marshall is at the centre of bizarre NRL contract saga
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The teenage talent rejected the richest offer in Tigers’ history before his team-mates demanded Benji Marshall drop the disgruntled star. Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Played 17, lost 17: Why Warriors can’t dwell on Melbourne Storm problem
from Stuff.co.nz - League
ANALYSIS: Andrew Webster’s side left their loss to the Raiders behind in Las Vegas. Now they must do the same again ahead of a massive home match. Andrew Voerman
‘Bad blood’ with Benji: Galvin agent’s seven Tigers gripes at heart of $6m Galvin disaster
from FOX SPORTS League
Lachlan Galvin’s agent Isaac Moses planned to air a list of seven grievances with Wests Tigers and coach Benji Marshall before it was shut down by club CEO Shane Richardson.
‘No manager ever listens to me’: Cleary’s contract lesson for young guns amid Galvin drama
from FOX SPORTS League
Amid the Lachlan Galvin drama at the Tigers, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed he let his son Nathan sign contracts below his deserved price during the halfback’s early years in the league to avoid the crushing scrutiny invited by top-dollar deals.
‘He’s making a pitch’: Inside Gus’ master plan to recruit Galvin... and it ‘drives other clubs insane’
from FOX SPORTS League
The NRL 360 panel believe Phil Gould’s lavish praise of dumped Wests Tigers five-eighth Lachlan Galvin clearly indicates a desire to recruit Galvin at the Bulldogs.
‘Weren’t copping it’: Luai’s sneaky Galvin shot as disastrous meeting with team revealed
from FOX SPORTS League
Tigers star Jarome Luai has had his say on the club’s Lachlan Galvin saga in the wake of the young gun being dropped by Benji Marshall and the experienced playmaker has been praised for being “unashamedly himself”.
Galvin dropped by Wests Tigers a day after knocking back contract extension
from ABC News: Rugby League
Only one day after Wests Tigers confirmed he would be leaving the club when his contract expires, Lachlan Galvin is left out of their squad for the Easter Monday clash against Parramatta.
Benji’s mammoth Galvin call confirmed as Eels receive huge No.7 boost: NRL Teams
from FOX SPORTS League
Tigers gun Lachlan Galvin’s NRL exile has been confirmed, while Ivan Cleary has made some huge selection decisions after a disappointing start to his side’s 2025 campaign.