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Is Toby Rudolph worth chasing?

I was reading a Fox news article today about Toby Rudolph without a Manager and having to call other coaches himself to understand what he's worth to them before he can negotiate with the Sharks. Rudolph is definitely a player we should at least have

The Tele has ranked the Eels forward pack 9th for season '26 (Roosters at #1)

The Lomax Case: What Are We Missing?

To most people, me included, the Lomax thing feels pretty black and white.

He asked for a release to go to R360. He got that release on the condition he wouldn’t sign with another NRL club. He signed it. Done.

Simple. Or at least it should be.

But somet

David and Goliath: Lomax and the Shadow Wars

More Than a Contract

Everyone understands the Zac Lomax situation isn’t really just about a contractual dispute. A registered agreement. Legal technicalities. R360 gone pear-shaped. Timelines. Even Storm agendas. That version is neat. Sanitised.

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What player each NRL club would need to cough-up to snare Lomax

Fox Sports has done a fictional piece on what player each NRL club would have to release if they wanted a fair trade for Zac Lomax.

Read it here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2026-what-each-team-could-offer-for-zac-lomax-trade-

Official Club Statement: Parramatta Eels commence legal proceedings against Zac Lomax

The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.

We have endeavoured to resolve this by negotiations. This has included a formal independ

Fighting the good fight!?

Fighting the good fight in two mediums now? The leagues club board voting process about to hit members, and now zack!

What a turn around in the whole.club! This whole club has turned around, and for the better. I like the future im seeing with this cl

NRL ready to broker a peace deal with warring clubs over Lomax

The NRL is preparing to step in to resolve the Melbourne-Parramatta contract stand-off over Zac Lomax.

Lomax is eager to join the Storm after his proposed move to rebel rugby competition R360 was delayed when its start date was pushed back to 2028.

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Eels taking Lomax to court

National Melbourne League

Looks like we will get shafted once again, I wonder if the NRL would step in if it was the Tigers pushing to get Lomax

So what was storm big news they were goingto say at 10 am today i saw and heard nothing

Does any know what is was

Parramatta Eels launch legal action against Zac Lomax over attempt to return to NRL

Parramatta have launched legal action against their former star player, Zac Lomax, after talks between the parties broke down on Thursday.

It is understood that the Eels have been unable to reach a deal with Lomax or the Melbourne Storm in a bid to e

Does anyone remember this?

Storm seek compensation for early release of Josh Addo-Carr in form of like for like player swap or transfer fee

Source: www.nrl.com news;   By Dan Walsh Fri 20 Dec 2019, 05:08 PM 

Melbourne are prepared to release representative star Josh Addo-Carr

2026 Supercoach

Hey guys

Come join my SuperCoach league for this year just a bit of fun no money or anything involved.

Big Melbourne announcement tomorrow 10am

Lomax's management confident of deal

Common sense? Right so he is the victim here? Right i see. Also Clint Newton has said the RLPA will not allow Lomax to be used as a barganing chip. Newton who knows best for the sport is hoping Lomax get's off scott free so his players can do the sam

Knights Chasing Moretti

Eels forward to remain in Parramatta despite Knights links - NRL News - Zero Tackle

Was surprised when I saw this story. Had anyone heard anything about this? 

I think he has been progressing really well and was hoping he would be sticking around.

Lomax has blown up his own career. And for what?

When Zac Lomax approached the Eels hierarchy in 2025 that he would like to depart the club only one year into a four year deal, it was clear the representative winger was going his own way.

Parramatta, while not exactly keen to release a marquee sign

Where to stay Round 1 2026 v Storm

G'day everyone. 
Taking my son ( it's his 16th birthday pressie) and my 17 yo daughter to round 1 in Melbourne. 
Hoping with the Storm rivalry (and the Lomax shenanigans) we get a decent away crowd. 
Question, can anyone recommend a hotel within walk