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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RB December 5, 2025 at 1:59pm

Not a bad left centre. 400k absolute tops. We could do worse. I heard a rumour parra were looking into Shaun Blore too , as he wants to return to Sydney.
- LB > RB December 5, 2025 at 2:48pm
  
  I reckon there is a good chance he could play Wing. I wouldn't change Russell and JAC combo. The way they kept Staggs out of the game in Brisbane was incredible. I would keep that partnership and use Kelly as that work horse Winger.
  - RB > LB December 5, 2025 at 4:25pm
    
    Good point. I'd rather have Simmonson on the wing tbh. Defensively Russell was decent last year, you're right. But he offers very little in attack and doesn't open up fox nearly enough imo.
ParraTime December 5, 2025 at 2:05pm

Good option, can play inside Fox. We saw what Fox can do to a players game with how much he helped Russel. Could do wonders for him
The Badger December 5, 2025 at 2:12pm

Perennial cellar dwellers Gold Coast think highly of him ...
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst December 5, 2025 at 2:27pm

It's safe to say, there is no more money for a marquee player for 2026.
- KENDOZA > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst December 5, 2025 at 2:28pm
  
  Love to know where it went
  - 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.
- 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.

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