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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"He could play Wing. He played Wing in Gold Coast's last game against Wests last year. He played ok too. Is it a great signing? No, but i mean if he can make metres out the back then great. I would rather him on the Wing than Russell. He is tall so…"

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Wizardssleeves official receipts December 5, 2025 at 12:46pm

lol, MON aiming for the stars. I'm sure the bookies have shut down the betting on the 2026 premiership until they know more about Brian's destination.
- Wild_Eels > Wizardssleeves official receipts December 5, 2025 at 12:54pm
  
  So, it is MON and Ryles has nothing to do?
  - LB > Wild_Eels December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm
    
    To some yep. If we sign Koloamatangi it will be Ryles who did it.
- Zip zip > Wizardssleeves official receipts December 5, 2025 at 1:25pm
  
  He's no star signing but I would still choose Kelly over Russell and Simonsson
Bob Smith December 5, 2025 at 12:56pm

Not a bad back up.
- Tragiceel > Bob Smith December 5, 2025 at 1:08pm
  
  I don't think he would be a backup. He is a good attacking centre that can create space for players around him, he has good footwork and speed.
  
  He is not a marquee signing but a very handy player.
Gucci December 5, 2025 at 1:02pm

Didn't we complain that we don't have any back ups? Now we are complaining that we aren't signing plays like Xavier Coats to play in cup when simmonson goes down. Some on here are very hard to understand.
- LB > Gucci December 5, 2025 at 1:21pm
  
  I am not sure he is signed to be a back-up though?
Alfred December 5, 2025 at 1:20pm

Might get him cheap and good to experiment who suits Ryles playing style
Richard B'Stard December 5, 2025 at 1:29pm

At the right price, he's a solid, tough option to have in the squad.

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