Eels taking Lomax to court

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- - - - Joeyboyz > Randy Handlinger January 23, 2026 at 3:36am
        
        Exactly right Randy. The fact that this is going on for so long clearly shows that the NRL are going to back Melbourne and Lomax, otherwise they would have stepped in long ago and put a stop to this circus. Parra taking things to court was a great move because it instantly cut the N$RL out of the picture. (that $ sign was a typo, but I quite like it)
- Muttman > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst January 22, 2026 at 4:54pm
  
  The club has filed an enforce-agreement case in the NSW Supreme Court to have a judge confirm Parramatta’s right to block any NRL move unless the condition is honoured or varied.
  In legal terms, Parramatta is asking the court to interpret and enforce the release contract — not to award damages (at least at this stage) and to confirm that Lomax cannot play elsewhere in the NRL without consent.
  - Blue Eel > Muttman January 22, 2026 at 4:58pm
    
    Sounds like Lomax was about to sign with the Storm and throw a big F U at us. That would involve the NrL backing Zac's play, which is just plain wrong for our club.
    - Muttman > Blue Eel January 22, 2026 at 5:12pm
      
      They seemed to have indicated their intentions for sure. I don't think it crossed the NRL's desk just yet. I also wouldn't be surprised if Zac's team concedes prior to the hearing in the morning to avoid costs.
      - Poppa > Muttman January 22, 2026 at 5:15pm
        
        Yes Mutts, spot on!
        
        “Back in November 2025, we granted Zac Lomax’s request for a release to pursue opportunities outside the NRL on the condition that he would not return to the NRL during the period of his original playing contract with our Club, without our written consent.”
        
        ”Zac had legal representation during the negotiations of his release. Zac accepted those conditions on the basis that he told us that his interests were focused on pursuing opportunities with rugby union, particularly R360. The release documentation was registered with the NRL. The NRL are aware of the conditions associated with the release.
        
        Randy Handlinger > Poppa January 22, 2026 at 7:39pm
        
        So why isn't the NRL, vocally supporting us.
        
        Mon signed off on the release. If we lose he did done fuck up. Yell him now his job is riding on this. Put his skin in the game so he understands he needs to fight
    - Randy Handlinger > Blue Eel January 22, 2026 at 7:27pm
      
      I have been saying that we are fighting Lomax AND NRL. I am proud of us for fighting. Now we have to fight on both fronts. We can do it but we will have to hold our nerve. Allies will appear
- Randy Handlinger > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst January 22, 2026 at 7:59pm
  
  Analyst, That says Melb was about to sign him and the NRL would sign off on it.
  
  Trechery!!!...Betrayal!!!...Snakes!!!
  
  Get at 'em!!!
KENDOZA January 22, 2026 at 5:05pm

Watch for zac's team to play the mental health card next
- Blue Eel > KENDOZA January 22, 2026 at 5:08pm
  
  Playbook 101 from this point.

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"One thing I do know is, sometimes the courts work in mysterious ways. You could have your T's crossed and i's dotted and still the courts find a way to punish you. Only winners here are the lawyers."

"Exactly right Randy. The fact that this is going on for so long clearly shows that the NRL are going to back Melbourne and Lomax, otherwise they would have stepped in long ago and put a stop to this circus. Parra taking things to court was a great…"

"Hey Captain-thoughts on what Lomax' legal team will be using as their defence option? Restraint of trade? Signing agreement under duress? Virtually impossible to see how he wins this given he had legal representation when signing the agreement. Is…"

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