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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So you'd break up JAC and Russell to just move him to the Wing? It might happen but doubt since how well it worked.
You'd hope you don't have to but with depth etc.. it maybe an option
Or just put Kelly on the Wing. Why make two new combinations when you can just have one?
Moving Russell means it is Penisini/Russell and Kelly/JAC. Instead Russell/JAC stay the same and Penisini has to work with Kelly. Vice versa if a Centre goes down, Kelly or Simonsson whoever is not starting comes in.
Ryles has young players in mind, he not going to sign players that will block juniors coming through. All the babies are learning, soon to be knocking on 1st grade door.
Not many in the backs at the moment.
Love the optimism. Took the Panthers 10 years to cultivate their Babies to the juggernaut they have become. Not sure we can do that in 12 months.
Gus started in 2011, fixing their pathways and Juniors.
Well then be prepared to wait another 10 years to even make a GF.... FMD
Would be a good signing, definitely not coming as a depth option
It's a yay from me
I've watched a few titans games, he can be suspicious defensively but is great with the ball in hand. Fast and strong centre. Good pickup
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