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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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 public domain.
I predict there'll be a deal done tomorrow morning before court. It may not be exactly a like-for-like exchange of value but it will be a good deal for the Eels. And the bonus is we'll have evidence in our back pocket if the NRL ever want to fuck with us in the future.
I reckon more NRL mutts. The shit that could come out.
I think that could happen but both players ineligible for Round 1.
NO deal, fuck them
Most probably be Cap relief and transfer fee, player swap unlikely.
Cap relief would be an unfair advantage the NRL would be giving Parra over the other 15 clubs. I highly doubt that's something the NRL should or would give
Right and why would we accept that now? Why go through subpoenaing the NRL to accept what Melbourne originally offered?
My thoughts now, we have the talent, I want the Eels to push this court case now an not accept the simple player exchange that has been suggested. Lets screw Melbourne into the ground. To accept an offer now would be a victory for Melbourne. Lets kill em
No that's false. They wanted to come out of this not losing players. There is a chance they will. They get Lomax but they lost their goal overall and we won getting what we asked for.
You say no deal screw them, but we are stronger trading him for a quality player as opposed to forcing him to sit out.
Who floats your boat LB? I'm not talking about anyone that just gets a deal over the line. I mean someone that you think there's no way we're getting him. Where we walk away feeling like we've come out on top. Remember, Lomax is pretty well credentialed.
I've said previously id take Munster off their hands from 27 for 2 years. Other than that I think we should stick with who we've got and look elsewhere.
Right now Lomax is only a piece of paper to the Eels. Like say a $100 note. It's not helping us until we exchange it for something tangible and of value. A decent player swap benefits our squad. Being intransigent may make us feel powerful but it doesn't add any benefit to our squad. We need to get a deal done somewhere. If not with Melbourne then elsewhere but it needs to happen.
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