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

"Interesting take on Penisini which I'm not against. I think the only thing stopping that is his ability to draw and pass (especially when he was coming through) is why he was so highly rated. Have to disagree on Simmonson though, I think he's an out…"

"Won't be on the wing
Will provide depth competition
If Simmons goes down (likely) you have Rusty to cover wing Jelly in to centre we've had worse.

Hes no tom opiac but he will do"

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- - LB > KENDOZA December 5, 2025 at 2:52pm
    
    Well HOE did a nice blog a few months back talking about it and it makes sense.
  - Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > KENDOZA December 5, 2025 at 3:07pm
    
    Me too. I'm guessing Moses and some Juniors are on way more than we think.
  - Poppa > KENDOZA December 5, 2025 at 5:26pm
    
    The money is there, the players are not!
- Blue Eel > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst December 5, 2025 at 2:52pm
  
  I think Analayst it's safer to say, our recruitment team cannot close a deal on a talented in demand player.
  - Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Blue Eel December 5, 2025 at 3:09pm
    
    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.
    - Poppa > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst December 5, 2025 at 5:28pm
      
      Buying the house is a piece of piss Anal, getting someone to live in it is the problem.
      - Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Poppa December 5, 2025 at 5:37pm
        
        Settle down mate.
Offside December 5, 2025 at 2:28pm

Kelly has a great record scoring against us he will add depth and competition for spots

Simmo has a patchy injury record. Samrani should be playing backrow exclusively for cup no more centre/wing as that's not his future
- LB > Offside December 5, 2025 at 2:53pm
  
  If it is depth, it is a great signing. If he starts on the Wing ok let's see how it goes.
  - Offside > LB December 5, 2025 at 5:59pm
    
    Won't be on the wing
    
    Will provide depth competition
    
    If Simmons goes down (likely) you have Rusty to cover wing Jelly in to centre we've had worse.
    
    Hes no tom opiac but he will do

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