Tigers fans fume after young gun allowed to join Lachie Galvin and leave NRL club
Wests Tigers fans are questioning why the club would allow young hooker Tallyn Da Silva to leave, after it was revealed on Friday he's been granted permission to negotiate with rivals. The 20-year-old is seen as a gun NRL prospect, but has been stuck behind Api Koroisau at the Tigers.
Da Silva has played 23 first-grade games since his debut in 2023, and looks every bit an NRL-level player. But he's spent the majority of 2025 in reserve-grade due to the fact the Tigers have Koroisau entrenched as their No.9.
Da Silva is contracted to the Tigers until the end of 2026, but the reported on Friday he's been granted permission to negotiate with rival clubs and is free to walk early if he can secure a deal. The Tigers had already stated the 20-year-old was free to leave if they extend Koroisau's current contract (also ending at the end of 2026).
The Daily Telegraph is reporting the Tigers and Knights have discussed a swap deal between Da Silva and Kai Pearce-Paul, as well as a loan for the remainder of this season. But the situation has progressed to Da Silva being free to leave immediately if he can secure his future.
It comes as another hammer blow for Tigers fans given young half Lachie Galvin recently walked out to join the Bulldogs. Speculation is rife that the Dogs are also eyeing a play for Da Silva, with regular hooker Reed Mahoney given permission to find a new club.
One person wrote on social media: "This club has made some dumb choices over the years and this one is right up there." Another commented: "Classic Tigers now losing their second best young player."
While a third kept things in perspective, saying: "Still very young. Don't think he would have debuted at any other club apart from the Tigers. Would have liked him to repay the faith though I'm sure he will continue to do well elsewhere."
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Tigers management have reportedly been torn on what to do with Koroisau and Da Silva. Koroisau is still one of the best hookers in the game, but Da Silva is viewed as a future superstar who will have a long career in the NRL.
Galvin rejected a $5 million contract extension with the Tigers earlier this year, and instead opted to test his value on the open market. After months of turmoil at Benji Marshall's club, the Tigers eventually bit the bullet and allowed Galvin to walk early. He signed with the Bulldogs not long after, and made his debut for Cameron Ciraldo's side in Round 14.
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