Wests Tigers plan contract extensions for young players

The Wests Tigers are preparing to offer young players Lachlan Galvin and Tallyn Da Silva significant upgrades to their contracts. This comes as other clubs show interest, especially with the approaching November 1 deadline for player movements. Dylan Brown recently signed a lucrative $13 million deal with the Newcastle Knights, giving the Parramatta Eels a strong advantage in the player market for 2026. Other teams may also seek to attract talented rookies like Galvin. Phil Gould, a key figure at the Bulldogs, has started discussions with player agent Isaac Moses about Galvin’s contract. Gould has praised Galvin, who made a notable debut season in the NRL last year. There is speculation about whether Galvin will remain with the Tigers or join a rival team. The Tigers must act quickly to secure Galvin and Da Silva, both of whom are local juniors and integral to the club's future. They are both contracted until 2026 but may be tempted by offers from other clubs. In Canberra, the Raiders plan to extend Jamal Fogarty’s contract due to his strong performance this season. Fogarty has a clause in his contract that needs to be activated soon to keep him with the team through 2026. Coach Ricky Stuart values Fogarty’s leadership in guiding younger players. There is also a tense situation between the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney over Brandon Smith. The Roosters want to keep Smith, who is returning from injury, while the Rabbitohs show interest in him but have limited salary cap space. Parramatta coach Jason Ryles faces challenges with the fallout from Dylan Brown's contract situation. Brown's deal included a get-out clause, complicating matters for Ryles as he tries to manage his first year as head coach. Finally, the South Sydney Rabbitohs may have found a star in Jamie Humphreys, who is playing well on a modest $180,000-a-year contract. His impressive skills raise questions about the future of Lewis Dodd, who is returning from injury and has a much higher salary. Humphreys has quickly made a name for himself in the league.