Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin returns to footy in front of 500 fans for Western Suburbs

• Wests Tigers star Lachlan Galvin runs out for Western Suburbs
• Teen prodigy shocked footy world by announcing he was leaving

By JAMES COONEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:37 BST, 21 April 2025 | Updated: 06:37 BST, 21 April 2025

Wests Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin has taken to the field on Sunday for Western Suburbs Magpies in the NSW Cup after being dumped by his team earlier in the week.

The talented 19-year-old made headlines after rejecting a $5.5million, six-year contract extension with the footy club.

It was later claimed that Galvin had grown frustrated by Benji Marshall’s coaching ethos at the club, believing that he could better grow his talents elsewhere, thus opting to test his value on the open market.

On Sunday afternoon, Galvin laced up his boots to play at Lidcombe Oval against Parramatta in Sydney’s inner-west.

The youngster was given a warm welcome by the home crowd of around 500 in his first NSW Cup match.

Galvin was unable to inspire a victory for the Magpies, who went down 22-10. 

Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin has taken to the field on Sunday for Western Suburbs Magpies

Galvin shocked the footy world with the bombshell news that he was looking for a new venture elsewhere

Coincidentally, the Eels could be where Galvin lands, with Parra coach Jason Ryles expressing an interest in acquiring the No.6, who came through the club’s junior system.

‘Our five-eighth has left, so we’re in the market for a five-eighth,’ Ryles said.

‘Lachie Galvin’s an exceptional talent, so when the time is right we’ll be speaking to him.

‘There seems to be a connection from when he played here as a junior. At the end of the day it’s about what’s best for Lachlan and his family. Hopefully we’ll be one of the clubs he considers.’

Galvin’s place in the Tigers’ No.6 jersey has been taken by Adam Doueihi, who will celebrate his 100th NRL match after suffering three separate anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

‘Going through that (knee reconstruction) process all over again, how hard it is, and if you’re even going to come back at the same level, is very tough,’ Marshall said.

‘I said it in our jersey presentation, this 100 is like 300 (games), it’s that big of a deal.

‘It’s a great milestone for Adam … if it was up to him he’d prefer to play in halves, but we’ve had him at centre (until this week).

While Galvin is contracted to the Tigers until the end of the 2026 season, Sydney clubs are ready to pounce after he rejected a contract extension

‘The good thing for us is he’s a good talker, an organiser and can kick the footy well.

‘He loves the chance to play there and we are looking forward to what he brings.’

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Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin returns to footy in front of 500 fans for Western Suburbs

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