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

"Did the storm adhere to the release agreement when they entered into a provisional contract with Lomax that was lodged with the nrl without our knowledge or consent? They're negotiating now because it's the only play they've got and external…"

"Exactly. Our leverage is at its greatest now. Storm and NRL want it to go away. If the trial goes ahead and we lose leverage gone. If we win but the term of the deed is reduced we lose leverage. And if we go to trial and embarrassing stuff about the…"

"Storm (and NRL) are desperate to keep this out of court, hence the last minute negotiations. I'm confident that the Eels Barrister is sitting on a goldmine of incriminating evidence that the Storm (and NRL) absolutely do not want coming out into the…"

Replies

- - Parrafan101 > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 March 2, 2026 at 6:58pm
    
    Yes cuzzy
  - The Badger > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 March 2, 2026 at 7:15pm
    
    R360 isn't potentially starting until 2028 after the RWC here in 2027. If Iran is still fighting the US/Israeli coalition then we are not going to be worried too much about footy.
Blue Eel March 2, 2026 at 4:57pm

Blore to Warriors

Barnett to Eels

Lomax to Storm

Works for me
- Parrafan101 > Blue Eel March 2, 2026 at 5:05pm
  
  Now that's a great deal
- Coryn Hughes > Blue Eel March 2, 2026 at 5:08pm
  
  The Warriors don't need Blore there also loaded with young back-rowers and middles.
  
  They just released Bunty Afoa also.
  - Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 > Coryn Hughes March 2, 2026 at 5:34pm
    
    31 years and doughnut Karen 🍩
- LB > Blue Eel March 2, 2026 at 5:18pm
  
  Blore wants to come back to Sydney.
- Mallee57 > Blue Eel March 2, 2026 at 6:01pm
  
  Eels need a winger not a forward
  - LB > Mallee57 March 2, 2026 at 6:21pm
    
    Well not according to MON and Ryles.
    - Mallee57 > LB March 2, 2026 at 6:52pm
      
      Why would they need another forward