In his first match since the fallout of his release request from the Tigers, Lachlan Galvin has shown why he’s the future of the club.
Galvin – who has since committed to the club – scored two tries for the Tigers as they smashed Canberra 48-24.
“Tigers fans, this young man, he might be the one,” league Immortal Andrew Johns said on Nine’s coverage after his second try.
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AS IT HAPPENED: NRL Sunday – Raiders v Tigers
Galvin was the first to score for the Tigers after Brent Naden picked off an intercept and put his side in attacking territory.
Luke Laulilii of the Tigers celebrates with Lachlan Galvin. Getty
The joint venture then led 12-0 after 10 minutes with debutant Luke Laulilii going over.
“Ricky Stuart will be praying at half time it’s only 12-0,” Phil Gould said on Nine’s coverage before Tigers forward Sione Fainu went over for the third.
A Raiders penalty goal right on half time got them on the board as the home side led 18-2.
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Straight after the break, Galvin had his second, finishing off a line break from Adam Doueihi in his return from injury.
Jahream Bula’s try moments later made it 30-2 before the Raiders finally got their first try with Danny Levi scooting over.
The dominance of the Tigers continued though with Stefano Utoikamanu and Api Koroisau scoring.
Koroisau’s four-pointer came after a deft grubber from Galvin with Gould praising the youngster’s composure while lamenting the Raiders’ performance.
“If this was a boxing bout they’d stop the fight, they’d call it off,” he said.
“Raiders are out on their feet and the Tigers are just doing whatever they like.
“Just watch the composure here, this kid is 18 remember, Lachie Galvin … that is such composure from a young man, it’s incredible.”
Canberra then began a fightback after Tigers forward Alex Seyfarth was sin binned in the 62nd minute for a professional foul.
Nick Cotric and Kaeo Weekes scored immediately after while Ethan Strange also grabbed a four-pointer while the Tigers were a man down.
Seyfarth return came with the score 42-24 and the Tigers extended their lead with a Doueihi intercept try to seal victory.
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