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Bulldogs-Tigers Clash Ends in Surprise Truce Between Galvin and Luai
4 Aug
Summary
- Controversial star Lachlan Galvin faced his former team, the Wests Tigers
- Galvin and his former halves partner Jarome Luai hugged after the game
- NRL expert Buzz Rothfield claims the hug was a "PR stunt" for the cameras
On August 4th, 2025, all eyes were on the Bulldogs and the Wests Tigers as controversial young star Lachlan Galvin took on his old side for the first time. The highly anticipated matchup did not disappoint, with the game providing the expected fireworks. In a surprising upset, the Wests Tigers managed to defeat the title contenders by 14 points.
However, the real moment of the game came at the conclusion of the match, where Galvin and his former halves partner Jarome Luai seemed to bury the hatchet. The two players were seen embracing in what appeared to be a genuine attempt at resolution.
But according to one NRL expert, Buzz Rothfield, the hug between the two star players was nothing more than a "PR stunt for the cameras." Rothfield claimed that there was a "deep, set, dislike" between Galvin and Luai, and that the post-game gesture was simply a calculated move to present a facade of reconciliation.
Despite the expert's skepticism, the Wests Tigers' victory over the Bulldogs can be seen as a small piece of revenge for the club, after Galvin's high-profile departure to their rivals.
