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The Age
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
Tigers rising star hits market early as Souths bid for playmaker to stay
Rising Wests Tigers star Tallyn Da Silva has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs immediately as South Sydney work toward Bud Sullivan staying at the Rabbitohs rather than returning to the joint-venture next season. Da Silva has fielded interest from Newcastle, along with other unknown rivals, regarding a move with both long- and short-term moves for the young hooker raised this week. Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson confirmed discussions between the two clubs had at first centred on loaning Da Silva, who is contracted at Concord for another 18 months, to the injury-stricken Knights for the rest of 2025. Newcastle has since floated a swap deal that would see Da Silva join the Knights in exchange for English back-rower Kai Pearce-Paul taking up his three-year deal with the Tigers (originally for next season) before the June 30 mid-season deadline. Da Silva's agent has in turn requested and been granted permission to go to market before November 1. The 20-year-old local junior is rated one of the best young hookers in the game. Da Silva has told the Tigers his preference is to re-sign at the club, but not if he is to play second fiddle to captain Api Koroisau, who is in negotiations around an extension beyond 2026. Koroisau recently raised eyebrows when he said he 'would be open to' joining the Perth Bears in 2027 but the 32-year-old's preference is to finish his career at the Tigers. A push for an immediate exit has not been ruled out by the Da Silva camp pending his negotiations with rivals.
Sydney Morning Herald
9 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tigers rising star hits market early as Souths bid for playmaker to stay
Rising Wests Tigers star Tallyn Da Silva has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs immediately as South Sydney work toward Bud Sullivan staying at the Rabbitohs rather than returning to the joint-venture next season. Da Silva has fielded interest from Newcastle, along with other unknown rivals, regarding a move with both long- and short-term moves for the young hooker raised this week. Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson confirmed discussions between the two clubs had at first centred on loaning Da Silva, who is contracted at Concord for another 18 months, to the injury-stricken Knights for the rest of 2025. Newcastle has since floated a swap deal that would see Da Silva join the Knights in exchange for English back-rower Kai Pearce-Paul taking up his three-year deal with the Tigers (originally for next season) before the June 30 mid-season deadline. Da Silva's agent has in turn requested and been granted permission to go to market before November 1. The 20-year-old local junior is rated one of the best young hookers in the game. Da Silva has told the Tigers his preference is to re-sign at the club, but not if he is to play second fiddle to captain Api Koroisau, who is in negotiations around an extension beyond 2026. Koroisau recently raised eyebrows when he said he 'would be open to' joining the Perth Bears in 2027 but the 32-year-old's preference is to finish his career at the Tigers. A push for an immediate exit has not been ruled out by the Da Silva camp pending his negotiations with rivals.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
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." RELATED: Details emerge after Mam and Leniu spotted in post-match moment Door open for Reece Walsh as Slater urged to axe Queensland hero 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.
