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:
Cody Walker is 35 years of age heading into the 2025 season.
I have no reason to believe he won't play on next year, where he'll be 36. Then, you'd have to imagine, something might need to give.
Step up Lachlan Galvin. The absolute perfect replacement for the likely retiring Walker.
Walker is on a fair chunk of change, meaning a straight swap is almost seamless.
Galvin will have another year under his belt at NRL level, with another to come before any potential move.
A fourth-year starter coming across in a position that will likely need to be replaced?
Potentially under supercoach Wayne Bennett!? Let's face it, he was supposed to retire like two clubs ago. He may still be coaching until he's 90.
It also means Galvin won't have to pack up and move. He'll also move to one of Sydney's most powerful clubs, on and off the field. It opens a lot of doors.
