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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Bennett 'embarrassed' by NRL contract fiascos
Wayne Bennett has again called for an NRL transfer window, claiming he has been "embarrassed" by the Daly Cherry-Evans, Dylan Brown and Lachlan Galvin sagas. The Galvin contract fiasco finally reached a conclusion on Friday night, with Canterbury declaring his signature on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The announcement came almost seven weeks after the teenager knocked back a Wests Tigers extension, despite being contracted there until the end of 2026. In one last twist, the five-eighth was spotted training at Canterbury headquarters in Bulldogs gear before his release from the Tigers was announced. Bennett has been a vocal critic of the NRL trade system in the past, claiming the game had hit the "self-destruct button" when Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving Manly in March. Brown's future also dominated headlines in the lead up to the season, before he opted against taking up options to stay and Parramatta and instead signed the richest deal in history to join Newcastle from 2026. "We have had three major players leave clubs so far and we are halfway through the year," Bennett said. "Every one has been a headline and every one has stolen away from teams and the game itself. "It's a controversy and one we don't need. It's one we have inflicted on ourselves." The South Sydney coach has long been a proponent of the NRL inserting trade windows, with one the most popular push being for fixed times both in and out of season. Any change to the system would need to be agreed upon by the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA). The NRL had flagged plans to change the transfer system during the last pay deal, namely by not allowing players to negotiate deals until after June 30 in the final year of their contract. That was rejected by the RLPA, who also believe trade windows would not have solved the Galvin issue and believe media speculation would remain even with change. The AFL recently knocked back introducing a mid-season trade period, but has windows for moves after each year's grand final. European football leagues meanwhile implement mid-season windows which operate across multiple countries and competitions. Regardless, Bennett believes change is imperative, hopeful it could come by as soon as next year. "There are a lot of other games besides rugby league that are played and most seem to have their trade windows or trades under control," Bennett said. "I don't see why we can't get ours. "We do a great disservice to the fans. That's what hurts me most about it. They all buy their season tickets and love the game. "If we are going to leave clubs then we should leave in a better way than we do. We should have a better system than we do. "It's out of my hands but that is my feeling with it. It's not something I feel makes the game better. I get embarrassed by it to be honest."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Bennett 'embarrassed' by NRL contract fiascos
Wayne Bennett has again called for an NRL transfer window, claiming he has been "embarrassed" by the Daly Cherry-Evans, Dylan Brown and Lachlan Galvin sagas. The Galvin contract fiasco finally reached a conclusion on Friday night, with Canterbury declaring his signature on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The announcement came almost seven weeks after the teenager knocked back a Wests Tigers extension, despite being contracted there until the end of 2026. In one last twist, the five-eighth was spotted training at Canterbury headquarters in Bulldogs gear before his release from the Tigers was announced. Bennett has been a vocal critic of the NRL trade system in the past, claiming the game had hit the "self-destruct button" when Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving Manly in March. Brown's future also dominated headlines in the lead up to the season, before he opted against taking up options to stay and Parramatta and instead signed the richest deal in history to join Newcastle from 2026. "We have had three major players leave clubs so far and we are halfway through the year," Bennett said. "Every one has been a headline and every one has stolen away from teams and the game itself. "It's a controversy and one we don't need. It's one we have inflicted on ourselves." The South Sydney coach has long been a proponent of the NRL inserting trade windows, with one the most popular push being for fixed times both in and out of season. Any change to the system would need to be agreed upon by the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA). The NRL had flagged plans to change the transfer system during the last pay deal, namely by not allowing players to negotiate deals until after June 30 in the final year of their contract. That was rejected by the RLPA, who also believe trade windows would not have solved the Galvin issue and believe media speculation would remain even with change. The AFL recently knocked back introducing a mid-season trade period, but has windows for moves after each year's grand final. European football leagues meanwhile implement mid-season windows which operate across multiple countries and competitions. Regardless, Bennett believes change is imperative, hopeful it could come by as soon as next year. "There are a lot of other games besides rugby league that are played and most seem to have their trade windows or trades under control," Bennett said. "I don't see why we can't get ours. "We do a great disservice to the fans. That's what hurts me most about it. They all buy their season tickets and love the game. "If we are going to leave clubs then we should leave in a better way than we do. We should have a better system than we do. "It's out of my hands but that is my feeling with it. It's not something I feel makes the game better. I get embarrassed by it to be honest." Wayne Bennett has again called for an NRL transfer window, claiming he has been "embarrassed" by the Daly Cherry-Evans, Dylan Brown and Lachlan Galvin sagas. The Galvin contract fiasco finally reached a conclusion on Friday night, with Canterbury declaring his signature on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The announcement came almost seven weeks after the teenager knocked back a Wests Tigers extension, despite being contracted there until the end of 2026. In one last twist, the five-eighth was spotted training at Canterbury headquarters in Bulldogs gear before his release from the Tigers was announced. Bennett has been a vocal critic of the NRL trade system in the past, claiming the game had hit the "self-destruct button" when Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving Manly in March. Brown's future also dominated headlines in the lead up to the season, before he opted against taking up options to stay and Parramatta and instead signed the richest deal in history to join Newcastle from 2026. "We have had three major players leave clubs so far and we are halfway through the year," Bennett said. "Every one has been a headline and every one has stolen away from teams and the game itself. "It's a controversy and one we don't need. It's one we have inflicted on ourselves." The South Sydney coach has long been a proponent of the NRL inserting trade windows, with one the most popular push being for fixed times both in and out of season. Any change to the system would need to be agreed upon by the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA). The NRL had flagged plans to change the transfer system during the last pay deal, namely by not allowing players to negotiate deals until after June 30 in the final year of their contract. That was rejected by the RLPA, who also believe trade windows would not have solved the Galvin issue and believe media speculation would remain even with change. The AFL recently knocked back introducing a mid-season trade period, but has windows for moves after each year's grand final. European football leagues meanwhile implement mid-season windows which operate across multiple countries and competitions. Regardless, Bennett believes change is imperative, hopeful it could come by as soon as next year. "There are a lot of other games besides rugby league that are played and most seem to have their trade windows or trades under control," Bennett said. "I don't see why we can't get ours. "We do a great disservice to the fans. That's what hurts me most about it. They all buy their season tickets and love the game. "If we are going to leave clubs then we should leave in a better way than we do. We should have a better system than we do. "It's out of my hands but that is my feeling with it. It's not something I feel makes the game better. I get embarrassed by it to be honest." Wayne Bennett has again called for an NRL transfer window, claiming he has been "embarrassed" by the Daly Cherry-Evans, Dylan Brown and Lachlan Galvin sagas. The Galvin contract fiasco finally reached a conclusion on Friday night, with Canterbury declaring his signature on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The announcement came almost seven weeks after the teenager knocked back a Wests Tigers extension, despite being contracted there until the end of 2026. In one last twist, the five-eighth was spotted training at Canterbury headquarters in Bulldogs gear before his release from the Tigers was announced. Bennett has been a vocal critic of the NRL trade system in the past, claiming the game had hit the "self-destruct button" when Cherry-Evans announced he was leaving Manly in March. Brown's future also dominated headlines in the lead up to the season, before he opted against taking up options to stay and Parramatta and instead signed the richest deal in history to join Newcastle from 2026. "We have had three major players leave clubs so far and we are halfway through the year," Bennett said. "Every one has been a headline and every one has stolen away from teams and the game itself. "It's a controversy and one we don't need. It's one we have inflicted on ourselves." The South Sydney coach has long been a proponent of the NRL inserting trade windows, with one the most popular push being for fixed times both in and out of season. Any change to the system would need to be agreed upon by the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA). The NRL had flagged plans to change the transfer system during the last pay deal, namely by not allowing players to negotiate deals until after June 30 in the final year of their contract. That was rejected by the RLPA, who also believe trade windows would not have solved the Galvin issue and believe media speculation would remain even with change. The AFL recently knocked back introducing a mid-season trade period, but has windows for moves after each year's grand final. European football leagues meanwhile implement mid-season windows which operate across multiple countries and competitions. Regardless, Bennett believes change is imperative, hopeful it could come by as soon as next year. "There are a lot of other games besides rugby league that are played and most seem to have their trade windows or trades under control," Bennett said. "I don't see why we can't get ours. "We do a great disservice to the fans. That's what hurts me most about it. They all buy their season tickets and love the game. "If we are going to leave clubs then we should leave in a better way than we do. We should have a better system than we do. "It's out of my hands but that is my feeling with it. It's not something I feel makes the game better. I get embarrassed by it to be honest."
News.com.au
22-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Team lists: Lachlan Galvin set to start for the Wests Tigers as Manly get their main man back
Lachlan Galvin has been rushed straight back into the starting side for the Wests Tigers after one game in reserve grade following last week's announcement that he wouldn't sign an extension to remain at the club beyond 2026. There was speculation that Galvin may never return to the NRL side, but that's been emphatically quashed with the gun five-eighth to return against the Sharks in front of a heaving home crowd at Leichhardt Oval. The news comes on the back of another strong statement from the club who refuted suggestions Justin Matamua and Brandon Tumeth has raised issues with how they'd been treated by the club. 'The club can confirm that the reports published last night (21st April 2025) by The Sydney Morning Herald naming two Wests Tigers players were not correct,' the statement read. 'Neither player has ever made a complaint to the club or the RLPA. This was confirmed by both the players and the RLPA this morning. 'The story is simply not true. 'We felt it was important to clarify this, as the report has caused unnecessary stress and hurt to the players and their families.' Galvin replaces Adam Doueihi in the halves, while Royce Hunt returns on the bench against a Sharks side that will be without Toby Rudolf (ankle). There's big news on the northern beaches where Tom Trbojevic has been named to return from a knee injury in a huge boost for the Sea Eagles who are looking to bounce back against the defending premiers. Trbojevic's returns sees Lehi Hopoate shift to the wing, with Jazz Tevaga replacing Jake Trbojevic (head knock) at lock, while Jake Simpkin starts at hooker. Penrith will be without their starting hooker after Mitch Kenny copped a two-game ban for a hip-drop tackle, with Luke Sommerton named to start. Michael Maguire has turned to Selwyn Cobbo at fullback in place of the injured Reece Walsh, with Deine Mariner recalled on the wing for the showdown with the Bulldogs who welcome back Harry Hayes onto the bench. Speedster Dom Young has been dropped to the bench, with Billy Smith set to start for the Roosters in their Anzac Day clash against the Dragons who have named Sione Finau on the left wing. There's mixed news for the Storm who have lost Jack Howarth to a serious shoulder injury, but they do get Nick Meaney back at centre, with man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona listed in the reserves. They face a Rabbitohs side that will unleash Latrell Mitchell at fullback following a couple of quiet games at five-eighth, with livewire Jye Gray named on the bench. David Fifita's hamstring injury appears to have been blown out of proportion after he was named on the Titans bench, with speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira also cleared to return after missing a month with a hamstring issue. The Dolphins will be without Jeremy Marshall-King for at least another week, but Max Plath has been named despite leaving last week's game early with a foot injury. And Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is back on deck for the Warriors, while Dylan Lucas has been named to return from injury in a big boost for the battling Knights.
West Australian
22-04-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Team lists: Lachlan Galvin set to start for the Wests Tigers as Manly get their main man back
Lachlan Galvin has been rushed straight back into the starting side for the Wests Tigers after one game in reserve grade following last week's announcement that he wouldn't sign an extension to remain at the club beyond 2026. There was speculation that Galvin may never return to the NRL side, but that's been emphatically quashed with the gun five-eighth to return against the Sharks in front of a heaving home crowd at Leichhardt Oval. The news comes on the back of another strong statement from the club who refuted suggestions Justin Matamua and Brandon Tumeth has raised issues with how they'd been treated by the club. 'The club can confirm that the reports published last night (21st April 2025) by The Sydney Morning Herald naming two Wests Tigers players were not correct,' the statement read. 'Neither player has ever made a complaint to the club or the RLPA. This was confirmed by both the players and the RLPA this morning. 'The story is simply not true. 'We felt it was important to clarify this, as the report has caused unnecessary stress and hurt to the players and their families.' Galvin replaces Adam Doueihi in the halves, while Royce Hunt returns on the bench against a Sharks side that will be without Toby Rudolf (ankle). There's big news on the northern beaches where Tom Trbojevic has been named to return from a knee injury in a huge boost for the Sea Eagles who are looking to bounce back against the defending premiers. Trbojevic's returns sees Lehi Hopoate shift to the wing, with Jazz Tevaga replacing Jake Trbojevic (head knock) at lock, while Jake Simpkin starts at hooker. Penrith will be without their starting hooker after Mitch Kenny copped a two-game ban for a hip-drop tackle, with Luke Sommerton named to start. Michael Maguire has turned to Selwyn Cobbo at fullback in place of the injured Reece Walsh, with Deine Mariner recalled on the wing for the showdown with the Bulldogs who welcome back Harry Hayes onto the bench. Speedster Dom Young has been dropped to the bench, with Billy Smith set to start for the Roosters in their Anzac Day clash against the Dragons who have named Sione Finau on the left wing. There's mixed news for the Storm who have lost Jack Howarth to a serious shoulder injury, but they do get Nick Meaney back at centre, with man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona listed in the reserves. They face a Rabbitohs side that will unleash Latrell Mitchell at fullback following a couple of quiet games at five-eighth, with livewire Jye Gray named on the bench. David Fifita's hamstring injury appears to have been blown out of proportion after he was named on the Titans bench, with speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira also cleared to return after missing a month with a hamstring issue. The Dolphins will be without Jeremy Marshall-King for at least another week, but Max Plath has been named despite leaving last week's game early with a foot injury. And Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is back on deck for the Warriors, while Dylan Lucas has been named to return from injury in a big boost for the battling Knights.
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tigers make shock Galvin call
Lachlan Galvin has been rushed straight back into the starting side for the Wests Tigers after one game in reserve grade following last week's announcement that he wouldn't sign an extension to remain at the club beyond 2026. There was speculation that Galvin may never return to the NRL side, but that's been emphatically quashed with the gun five-eighth to return against the Sharks in front of a heaving home crowd at Leichhardt Oval. The news comes on the back of another strong statement from the club who refuted suggestions Justin Matamua and Brandon Tumeth has raised issues with how they'd been treated by the club. Lachlan Galvin has been rushed straight back into the starting side for the Tigers' game against Cronulla. Warren Gannon Credit: News Corp Australia 'The club can confirm that the reports published last night (21st April 2025) by The Sydney Morning Herald naming two Wests Tigers players were not correct,' the statement read. 'Neither player has ever made a complaint to the club or the RLPA. This was confirmed by both the players and the RLPA this morning. 'The story is simply not true. 'We felt it was important to clarify this, as the report has caused unnecessary stress and hurt to the players and their families.' Galvin replaces Adam Doueihi in the halves, while Royce Hunt returns on the bench against a Sharks side that will be without Toby Rudolf (ankle). There's big news on the northern beaches where Tom Trbojevic has been named to return from a knee injury in a huge boost for the Sea Eagles who are looking to bounce back against the defending premiers. Trbojevic's returns sees Lehi Hopoate shift to the wing, with Jazz Tevaga replacing Jake Trbojevic (head knock) at lock, while Jake Simpkin starts at hooker. Penrith will be without their starting hooker after Mitch Kenny copped a two-game ban for a hip-drop tackle, with Luke Sommerton named to start. Michael Maguire has turned to Selwyn Cobbo at fullback in place of the injured Reece Walsh, with Deine Mariner recalled on the wing for the showdown with the Bulldogs who welcome back Harry Hayes onto the bench. Speedster Dom Young has been dropped to the bench, with Billy Smith set to start for the Roosters in their Anzac Day clash against the Dragons who have named Sione Finau on the left wing. There's mixed news for the Storm who have lost Jack Howarth to a serious shoulder injury, but they do get Nick Meaney back at centre, with man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona listed in the reserves. They face a Rabbitohs side that will unleash Latrell Mitchell at fullback following a couple of quiet games at five-eighth, with livewire Jye Gray named on the bench. David Fifita's hamstring injury appears to have been blown out of proportion after he was named on the Titans bench, with speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira also cleared to return after missing a month with a hamstring issue. The Dolphins will be without Jeremy Marshall-King for at least another week, but Max Plath has been named despite leaving last week's game early with a foot injury. And Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is back on deck for the Warriors, while Dylan Lucas has been named to return from injury in a big boost for the battling Knights.
