Eels eye Titans' Brian Kelly as Lomax replacement

Parramatta have launched discussions with the Gold Coast to sign strike centre Brian Kelly for the 2026 season.

In the wake of star winger Zac Lomax’s sudden exit from the NRL club’s roster after just 12-months at the club, the Eels are aiming to restock their stretched backline and it’s Kelly who has emerged as a genuine target.

The Eels, Titans and Kelly’s management are in the process of thrashing out the financial aspect of any potential release of the 29-year-old, who is contracted in 2026 to the Gold Coast.

Kelly and his management have been informed by the Titans that the Indigenous All Stars representative won’t be re-signed beyond 2026, prompting serious thought to prolonging his career for 2026 and 2027 at the Eels.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-in-talks-with-gold-coast-titans-over-zac-lomax-replacement/news-story/2abfa2e37971b2db2b9db8d58b3e47b7?using_ew=false&using_ew_noesi=false&fbclid=IwY2xjawOfF7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKc3RUTUFPeEpEZUxjN1A5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgPwojjIGnzFPQQ99dpzxbCykc8wzAGNZxn2mAH5aVZ2m68OCVWrn02zTSDX_aem_dfGMxwaigU4dJ8dLNjWkAg

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  • It's safe to say, there is no more money for a marquee player for 2026.

    • Love to know where it went

      • Well HOE did a nice blog a few months back talking about it and it makes sense.

      • Me too. I'm guessing Moses and some Juniors are on way more than we think.

      • The money is there, the players are not!

    • I think Analayst it's safer to say, our recruitment team cannot close a deal on a talented in demand player. 

      • When I go buy a house, 90% of the time I want that house the real estate agent is just for show. If we had the money we'd get anyone we want.

        • Buying the house is a piece of piss Anal, getting someone to live in it is the problem.

          • Settle down mate.

            • It's Ok Anal I will be able to accomodate you at the nursing home, we only have Unicor-ns there of course....when was the last time you had a hor-n Anal.....none of that funny business at the "home" by the way......though Tuesday's are grab a Granny night..... I will line you up with a "hottie".....you don't want to know what happens on Thursdays!!

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