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

The only way you don't take him back and the only way is if Lomax has outwardly said he doesn't want to come back then your hands are tied.I think the clubs bent over backwards giving Lomax what he wants this is the thing that's being missed here.We've protected ourselves in the best way necessary and now Lomax wants his cake and to eat it to off a poor decision hey guess what not our problem.

Parra are being made out to be the unreasonable party here.If Melbourne we're in our space they'd be doing exactly what we are doing they no they would.The fact that there CEO has tried to lobby PVL and the nrl privately is another indictment on them as they no they haven't a legal leg to stand on there the ones that don't want to go to court and I think they no they aren't winning there they no hence these last minute negotiations.

Thats why I mention Parra don't mind going to court Melbourne crying foul to PVL and are desperate to get Lomax in there side desperate.

"Negotiations are a good thing, it's better to avoid a court imposed ruling if possible. There's nothing to suggest we aren't going to stand our ground and get what we want."

"Considering the straight bat the Eels have played so far in this saga, I'd be amazed if we wouldn't just turn around and use that as another example of how the NRL are trying to manipulate their preferred outcome in bad faith."

"Because people dont understand how court works. Plus it is also possible some in the media who do understand (or have some idea) how court works will have an agenda and frame it as if we folded to sell papers."

Replies

- - Parrafan101 > DYNASTY.LOADING March 2, 2026 at 4:53pm
    
    I said Leo Moses from the start, beast of a player.
    - Eli Stephens > Parrafan101 March 2, 2026 at 5:01pm
      
      he's a good prospect, maybe him + cap relief or something? Eels will accept anything that helps the football program and that would
    - LB > Parrafan101 March 2, 2026 at 5:46pm
      
      Leo is not that good.
- LB > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 March 2, 2026 at 4:42pm
  
  I reckon we could have gotten either one from the start.
Joel K March 2, 2026 at 4:33pm

We could've taken Lomax back if we wanted to. I don't know why we didn't? Maybe they didn't like his attitude.

Parra could've easily made cap space to bring him back
- Anguillidae > Joel K March 2, 2026 at 4:45pm
  
  This is only a guess, but I'd say its because he's a selfish, egotistical mercenary.
- Strange-eel > Joel K March 2, 2026 at 4:48pm
  
  I think the caoch has drawn a line through his name and fair enough.
- Coryn Hughes > Joel K March 2, 2026 at 5:04pm
  
  The only way you don't take him back and the only way is if Lomax has outwardly said he doesn't want to come back then your hands are tied.I think the clubs bent over backwards giving Lomax what he wants this is the thing that's being missed here.We've protected ourselves in the best way necessary and now Lomax wants his cake and to eat it to off a poor decision hey guess what not our problem.
  
  Parra are being made out to be the unreasonable party here.If Melbourne we're in our space they'd be doing exactly what we are doing they no they would.The fact that there CEO has tried to lobby PVL and the nrl privately is another indictment on them as they no they haven't a legal leg to stand on there the ones that don't want to go to court and I think they no they aren't winning there they no hence these last minute negotiations.
  
  Thats why I mention Parra don't mind going to court Melbourne crying foul to PVL and are desperate to get Lomax in there side desperate.
EA March 2, 2026 at 4:45pm

I think a lot of us should get ready to be disappointed. Blore won't improve us. Warbrick has concussion issues and is error prone. Cant see Storm releasing a player that will actually improve. I am not getting my hopes up that this will turn out good for us
- Parrafan101 > EA March 2, 2026 at 4:49pm
  
  If it was war brick or blore I don't think Parra would have made a change. We need a quality player, and if we roll over for lower less I'd be disappointed. We rather take them to court.

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