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.
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last I read ball is in storm/lomax court to get the deal done. Must be something that eels like in return
How?
In all honesty it's a shit show by all parties, Parra included.
1. the club should have worked on Matto and other dead beats to try and get Lomax back. Retire Matto, work the system like every other smart powerful clubs.
2. When Storm weren't willing to let anyone we wanted go, start putting out feelers for other clubs that may want Lomax and may have someone we want or even an up and coming junior.
Dealing with Storm who has a direct line to V'Landys is crazy. This club will end up getting bent over and giving in... just watch.
Parra has played this pretty well, dragged it all the way out to court and forcing Storm/nrl to pay up. Worst move would have been just handing them Lomax months ago 🤣
I agree Eli. This has been a line in the sand moment from Parra management and about time.
Probably or Possibly Zip, but I'm for staying in the fight and outing the Storm and the nrl's two head honchos. Open to the light how they have conspired to dismiss Parra's legitament right in this case. Make the outcome black and white how the Storm has threatend us illegally and the nrl has taken their side by V'landys has had the back of Lomax to sway public opinion. Show the masses how the nrl runs the show no longer with neutrality but favourtism towards some clubs.
How? The NRL would push Storm to get a deal done so their stuff doesn't come out. Why would Storm give up any player? They have been pushed to so we shut up.
We have pushed so far all the way to subpoenaing the NRL why stop now?
Melbourne have come cap in hand to Parra on the steps outside the court room, likelyknowing ehere that was heading for them, also likely due to pressure on them from the NRL, who don't want their skeletons let out of the cupboard. Parra are letting them speak, seeing what they have to offer. If it turns out to be laughable, we just smile and say see you in court. There's zero reason for Parra to cave in now.
Its Warbrick or blore by my calculations
There is chat about Lisati, Chan, Peel, and Leo all playing round 1. Could end up with both and Storm embrace a fresh start/rebuild.
Theyd have almost a 80% different 19 come round 1 2027 from round 1 2025. Kind of checks out.
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