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22-05-2025
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Fresh blow for Wests Tigers as 'popular' figure set to follow Galvin and leave
Hot on the heels of the Wests Tigers telling Lachie Galvin he's free to leave immediately, the NRL club is reportedly set to lose their team manager as well. The Tigers held a board meeting this week in which it was agreed that Galvin could leave before the June 30 deadline if he can secure a deal with another club. The Tigers reportedly want a player in exchange for Galvin, or a $170,000 transfer fee. Amid speculation about where Galvin might end up, reports emerged on Thursday that team manager Billy Callaway is also set to depart. Wide World of Sports columnist 'The Mole' reported the news on social media without going into detail. When asked for a reason why Callaway is leaving, The Mole simply stated: "It's complicated". Callaway's LinkedIn page still has him as the 'NRL Team Manager at Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd'. He started at the Tigers in 2018 as a coaching and developing manager, before switching roles to become Football Operations Assistant and Facilities Manager. In 2021 under then-coach Michael Maguire he was promoted to team manager. In 2020 he was named 'Club Person of the Year' at the team's awards night, and according to The Mole he's a popular figure around the club. BREAKING!!!Today's @WestsTigers drama - popular team manager Billy Callaway set to leave the club... never a dull moment! #NRL — The Mole (@9_Moley) May 22, 2025 It comes just days after the Tigers told Galvin he's free to make an immediate exit if he can secure a deal elsewhere. The young five-eighth rejected a contract extension earlier this year and told the club he wanted to head to the open market. The Bulldogs and Eels are believed to be the major players in the Galvin sweepstakes, and the 19-year-old is a Parramatta junior. However he recently got a new tattoo of a quote attributed to a current staff member at the Bulldogs. He pointed to the tattoo when he thought he'd scored against the Rabbitohs last weekend. RELATED: Fresh calls for NRL action after Bulldogs robbed by 'deadset farce' Staggering new twist after Billy Slater snubs Queensland player Dogs coach Cameron Ciraldo was asked about Galvin this week in light of the fact they're yet to re-sign current halfback Toby Sexton. Tellingly, he failed to rule out the possibility of the club signing Galvin. "That's another great question," he said. "Honestly, right now, we're just worried about tomorrow night (against the Dolphins). "We want to put in a really good performance to finish this first half of the season, then we've got 18 days before our next game to think about where we can get better and what we can do. I'm sure we'll have those conversations in the future." Ciraldo's comments came before Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds revealed he'd been contacted by the Tigers recently. "There's been interest," Reynolds said on Thursday. 'There's obviously talk about, but for me I'm trying to secure my future here at the Broncos. 'For me it's about letting the manager do all that sort of stuff in the background. Brisbane is home no matter what, for our family we've settled up here. The kids are happy, the wife is happy and when they're right you have to do what is right." Reynolds clearly has no desire to leave Brisbane. But the Broncos are dealing with a salary cap crunch, and board member Darren Lockyer admitted last month the club hadn't planned for Reynolds' salary in 2026 because they'd been anticipating he would retire.
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17-05-2025
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Albany State names Nescotia Harrison director of football operations
Staff Reports ALBANY — Albany State University has announced the hiring of Nescotia 'Scotty' Harrison as the new Director of Football Operations, effective May 12. Harrison, a rising star in football administration, brings a wealth of experience in collegiate football logistics, NCAA compliance, and student-athlete support to the Golden Rams program. Advertisement 'Joining the Albany State RAMily is an incredible honor,' Harrison said. 'I look forward to contributing to the HBCU legacy of excellence and supporting our student-athletes both on and off the field. This program holds something truly special, and I'm proud to be involved.' Harrison arrives at Albany State following a successful tenure as the Director of Football Operations and NFL Liaison at North Carolina A&T State University, where she managed team travel, recruitment logistics, budgets, and compliance efforts. A recent graduate of Wingate University with a Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics, Harrison also has experience in operational leadership at both NCAA Division I and II institutions. Her resume includes key roles at Wingate University and participation in high-profile events such as the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Las Vegas Bowl through the Dream Foundation. Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. expressed confidence in Harrison's ability to make an immediate impact.'We are excited to welcome 'Scotty' as our Director of Football Operations,' Gray said. 'Her experience in the Division II landscape and her passion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will empower her to accomplish great things in this role. We are looking forward to having her on the team and can't wait for her to get started!' Advertisement Harrison's commitment to leadership within football administration is evident through her involvement in forums such as the NFL Women's Forum, NCAA Career in Sports Forum, and various operations shadowing opportunities with NFL franchises. Her hands-on experience and passion for HBCUs make her a valuable addition to the Albany State athletics department. Harrison is no stranger to the SIAC. A 2022 graduate of Allen University, she was a dual scholar-athlete, excelling in volleyball and track and field while also serving as the football team manager. Harrison demonstrated leadership on campus as the founding president of the Sports Management Society and represented her HBCU proudly as the 89th Miss Allen University. With her extensive background in operations and student-athlete support, Harrison's appointment marks a significant step for Albany State football as the Golden Rams continue to build a program rooted in excellence and community engagement.
