News that Lachlan Galvin is set to test open market is sure to make him the hottest free agent on the market.
The uncrowned 2024 Rookie of the Year. Let's face it: if he hadn't been suspended, he would have walked into the award. He has also indicated he will test his value in the coming weeks/months.
Given the reported mega-deal for Dylan Brown, the market has been re-set, meaning Galvin is set to cash in despite having just over 20 NRL games on his resume.
I have no doubt a host of teams will be discussing the 19 year-old as I type this.
Galvin is set to be become a free agent as of November 1st, meaning teams have plenty of time to shuffle their roster to make move for the teenage star for 2027.
Today we look at the FIVE most likely potential landing spots for Lachlan Galvin:
The Eels will want to strike back, quickly, following the reported loss of Dylan Brown.
If I'm an Eels fan, I want the right player signed rather than any player signed. If they can show patience, they're likely very much in the Galvin sweepstakes.
Galvin, an Eels fan growing up, was a member of the Parra youth system. The Eels didn't want to let Galvin go but accepted a transfer fee from the Magpies/Tigers.
They will have plenty of cash available and a spot in the number six. They also have a history with Galvin and can offer him the chance to play for the club he grew up supporting.
They can also partner him with Mitch Moses. That has to be worth its weight in gold!
The Eels can either panic and try to sign a replacement right away or they can take their time and set up a bid come November 1st.
I'd imagine they'll be in Galvin's sights if they can make a decent pitch.
