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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I see a Youtube doco begging to be made.
LOL. Not a bad idea PM. If I do get to it i will let you know
Its definitely of cultural significance. Maybe you could get a government grant.
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
If it is depth, it is a great signing. If he starts on the Wing ok let's see how it goes.
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
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
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.
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