Eels and Storm in last minute talks before courts

Apparently the case today has been delayed due to Parramatta and Melbourne engaging in deep talks to get a deal done. Negotiations had ran overnight. What is hilarious is people on social media believe Parramatta know they will lose so are making a deal. Ummmm no this is the NRL not wanting to be involved and not wanting their stuff leaked so the heavies are on Melbourne to get something done.

The rumour at the moment is it could be a three way trade. Jesse Ramien's name has been floating around as Cronulla want cap space in order to front load contracts for next year. One rumour suggested Melbourne would get both Lomax and Ramien, therefore Melbourne would be more open to releasing a player if they get two. Now could that be for example Howarth since Ramien will be one Centre? Maybe but it seems a deal could be struck at the 11th hour.

A separate report also suggests the call from Parra for Lomax not to play Round 1 could still be on table.

https://www.espn.com.au/nrl/story/_/id/48077730/zac-lomax-negotiations-last-minute-effort-escape-parramatta-eels-contract

"Vlandys words in support of storm and Lomax ..such as " eels got Lomax for free" " won't see him go to rugby" blabla ensure Melb's cap is unaffected by Lomax signing imo.
Vlandys now paved the way for plenty more players to break contracts I…"

"It's a hard one this one but I think your right outside of getting one of there guns whatever player we do get it's lesser than what we are losing in Lomax.
For me with us losing Russell next year I'd take Howarth it's one less spot we need to fill…"

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SuperEel 22 March 2, 2026 at 2:12pm

Court is meant to have resumed by now. Negotiations can continue in the background.
SuperEel 22 March 2, 2026 at 2:58pm

No court for today. The parties will continue negotiations tonight with the case now scheduled to go ahead from 10am tomorrow.
- Eli Stephens > SuperEel 22 March 2, 2026 at 3:06pm
  
  Should end up with a player swap of sorts, way better result for parties then court proceedings. Nrl will grab both teams and force it
- LB > SuperEel 22 March 2, 2026 at 3:21pm
  
  Could be an announcement by close of business
  - Hugh > LB March 2, 2026 at 3:31pm
    
    Warbrick + $200k?
    - Eli Stephens > Hugh March 2, 2026 at 3:34pm
      
      My guess Blore, mystery absence and wants to return home to Sydney. Prob him
      - Coryn Hughes > Eli Stephens March 2, 2026 at 3:38pm
        
        Hope not he's a player we don't need.
        
        We need fowards like we need a hole in the head.
        
        We are losing the best yeardage outside back in the game and replacing it with potentially a foward god I hope this isn't true.If we are player swapping it needs to be an outside back.
        
        Eli Stephens > Coryn Hughes March 2, 2026 at 3:44pm
        
        Allows us to move Williams into the middle and Blore a natural edge. It's better then nothing but agree would prefer an outside back
        
        EA > Eli Stephens March 2, 2026 at 4:43pm
        
        We don't need Blore. Williams is a better edge than middle. Also a better edge than Blore.
        
        Hugh > Coryn Hughes March 2, 2026 at 3:44pm
        
        i couldnt imagine them letting go blore, given katoa's injury.
        
        Warbrick is off contract end of this year right?

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