NRL 2025 news: Bulldogs make Lachlan Galvin call, Reece Walsh returns

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The Broncos have received a much-needed boost with superstar fullback Reece Walsh named to return from a knee injury in what could be a late audition for a State of Origin recall for the Maroons.
Walsh hasn't played since the round seven loss to the Warriors and has been sorely missed with Brisbane winning just one match since then to heap pressure on coach Michael Maguire.
Reece Walsh has been named as the Broncos try to get their season back on track. Picture: Liam Kidston
His return means Jesse Arthars shifts back to the wing and Deine Mariner drops out of the 17 for the derby against the Titans, while Pat Carrigan has been named at lock.
The Titans have also made a stack of changes with Jojo Fiifta (broken hand) and Sam Verrills (broken thumb) set to be out for two and three weeks respectively.
Sean Mullany starts at hooker for the Gold Coast with Allan Fitzgibbon recalled on the wing, while AJ Brimson is listed in the reserves and could be a late inclusion.
Lachlan Galvin has been included on an extended bench for the Bulldogs and could make his club debut in jersey 23 against the Eels next Monday.
It'll be a spicy affair given the Eels were also trying to sign him, with the Bulldogs set to welcome back powerhouse winger Jacob Kiraz from injury.
Lachlan Galvin has been named on an extended bench but is expected to play his first game for the Bulldogs.
Tom Trbojevic will be given another week to get his troublesome thigh right, but the Sea Eagles do get his brother Jake back for the trip to Newcastle where the hosts have named Kalyn Ponga after he was rested last week.
Tackle-busting machine Greg Marzhew has been named in the reserves and could be a late inclusion for the Knights, while the Storm get Origin duo Harry Grant and Xavier Coates back, with Sua Fa'alogo the unlucky man to drop out.
The cavalry is starting to return for the Rabbitohs with veterans Cody Walker and Jack Wighton named to take on the Raiders who have promoted Josh Papalii to the starting side in his record-breaking match alongside Jamal Fogarty who returns from injury.
Sevens convert Nathan Lawson has kept his spot for the Dragons with Tyrell Sloan dropped to the reserves for the returning Christian Tuipulotu.
They take on a Dolphins side that has Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath on an extended bench, while the Sharks have received a double boost with key men Sione Katoa and Teig Wilton cleared to return from injury.
Jackson Ford starts in the front row for the Warriors who will be without co-captain Mitch Barnett (knee) for the rest of the season, while Jeral Skelton and Latu Fainu (bench) are back for the Wests Tigers.
Originally published as Round 14 team lists: Bulldogs make blockbuster Lachlan Galvin call