Do not be stunned if the Wests Tigers look to Tremendous League’s present Man of Metal to exchange Lachlan Galvin.
Hull KR playmaker Mikey Lewis, a livewire 23-year-old, is rated among the many finest gamers in Britain and has already gained 5 England Check caps.
Lewis’ coach at Hull is former Souths and St George halfback Willie Peters – a detailed mate of Tigers chief govt Shane Richardson.
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Whereas teenage star Galvin is contracted to the Tigers till the tip of 2026, he seems certain to head for greener pastures soon, given the stress between him, his supervisor and the membership.
Lachlan Galvin. Getty
Lewis had a breakout yr in 2024 at Hull KR underneath Peters. He scored 19 tries, gained the Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters’ Affiliation participant of the yr and was additionally named Man of Metal – the Tremendous League equal of the Dally Ms.
He led Hull KR all the way in which to the grand remaining earlier than they fell to a really robust Wigan aspect.
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A number of NRL groups have their eyes on the younger playmaker, however the Tigers can be in a terrific place to snare him to play alongside Jarome Luai as soon as Galvin departs.
The Tigers have a prime class child in Latu Fainu who may exchange Galvin, however he has a nasty historical past with damage and the Tigers may additionally use three playmakers of their prime 30 squad.
Hull Kingston Rovers’ Mikey Lewis celebrates. PA Photos by way of Getty Photos
EELS STAR HITS BACK
Ryan Matterson’s administration has slammed experiences that the previous Blues Origin ahead is ready to go away the membership for Tremendous League.
Social media in each hemispheres carried hypothesis that Matterson – who performed simply his first recreation of NRL for the yr in spherical six – will not be on the Eels in 2026.
“He’s contracted to Parra and nobody has had a phrase to us from any camp, together with the Eels,” his supervisor Chris Orr informed Extensive World of Sports activities.
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DRAGONS FAN RETURNS AMID INVESTIGATION
The Dragons fan who was booted out of Kogarah Oval by safety earlier this month for allegedly abusing the referee was again on the footy at Wollongong on the weekend.
The fan was on his finest behaviour on the Dragons vs Titans match – however should still be in strife.
The NRL integrity unit continues to be investigating the Kogarah incident and is anticipated at hand down its findings quickly.
The supporter is a long-time Dragons followers and a number of other folks have informed Extensive World of Sports activities that his alleged mind snap was utterly out of character.
RAIDERS SNATCH U19s ORIGIN REP
The Cowboys have misplaced Queensland underneath 19 fullback Mutua Brown to the Raiders – efficient instantly.
The teenager moved to Canberra final week and performed within the Canberra Jersey Flegg group – however is a rookie going locations quick.
The 19-year-old had been taking part in for Cowboys feeder membership Mackay Cutters within the Queensland Cup however felt his path to first grade could be faster on the Raiders.
Brown spent final summer season coaching with the Cowboys’ NRL squad and has the added benefit of being a utility, capable of play nearly anyplace within the backline.
