A fresh report has revealed that Lachlan Galvin's management team has sent a legal letter to the Wests Tigers.
According to News Corp, the letter alleged the teen had been bullied and not provided with a safe work environment.
Galvin was dropped to the NSW Cup after informing the club that he would depart at the end of the 2026 season.
His decision drew criticism from various parties, including teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva, who both posted separate messages on Instagram.
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This saw Galvin's management reportedly raise their concerns with the Tigers late last week.
On Friday, head coach Benji Marshall responded to claims that his players were bullying the 19-year-old.
"I don’t think he’s being bullied by the other players," he said.
"I think emotional responses to things happening might seem like it, but there’s been no sense of bullying at our club and we don’t stand for bullying.
"I talked to the team about it this morning. That’s not us. We’re not bullies. Our players are not bullies. They had emotional reactions to one of their teammates, but it’s not bullying. I can guarantee you that."
Marshall was also adamant that the call to drop Galvin to reserve grade was done so with the best interests of the team and player in mind.
"I said to Lachie to go back to reserve grade and play his best footy and earn some trust and respect back," he said.
"I thought it was the best thing for the team this week."
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It is unclear what repercussions the reported legal letter could have on the Tigers.
SMH journalist Michael believes that Marshall's press conference comments were made to "cover" the club in case the situation takes a messy legal turn.
"I think that's legal covering," Chammas said on Triple M on Saturday.
"I think the Tigers have got advice on the back of the Turuva post ... the bullying claims ... and they said 'we need to make it clear he [Galvin] has got a road back to the NRL. We're not just ostracising him and sending him off to the NSW Cup.'
"I think Benji was very, very clever in his words, and I think the Tigers know that this could get ugly, and they've got to cover themselves."