LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Lachlan Galvin has been dropped from the Wests Tigers squad after rejecting a lucrative contract extension.
The decision marked the end of his tenure with the club beyond his current deal, which ends in 2026.
Despite being a key player in the team, Galvin opted out of a five-year, nearly $5 million extension, leading to his exclusion from the upcoming match against Parramatta.
This sudden turn of events has prompted a reshuffling of the Tigers' lineup, with co-captain Jarome Luai moving to five-eighth and Adam Doueihi taking over at halfback.
Galvin, a local junior and teenage sensation, will instead feature in the NSW Cup competition.
The Tigers expressed disappointment at Galvin's choice, with reports indicating it was the most significant offer made to a homegrown player.
The club's decision to leave him out of the squad reflects the impact of his rejection.