Bulldogs Withdraw from Lachlan Galvin Race, Eels Lead Bid

Lachlan Galvin, one of the NRL's most promising young players, is at the center of ongoing trade speculation as he seeks to leave the Wests Tigers, with the current NRL rules making it difficult for the club to gain value from a release. Commentary suggests a sanctioned NRL trade period could provide a fairer solution, allowing clubs to swap players or cash for dissatisfied talent like Galvin. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Galvin, leaving the Parramatta Eels as frontrunners to secure his services. Bulldogs manager Phil Gould praised Galvin's ability but confirmed the club is not pursuing him due to their strong season start. These developments underscore the challenges and opportunities in managing rising stars and discontented players within the league's current structure.