Zac Lomax has reportedly engaged a lawyer in an attempt to secure an unconditional release from the Parramatta Eels so he can join the Melbourne Storm.
It’s believed his legal team will argue that the situation is unfair and that their client now simply wants to play rugby league — despite the fact that only weeks ago he indicated he didn’t want to play at all. Chasing money often comes with consequences.
It’s unclear which lawyer he has approached, but you can expect plenty complaints and noise to follow.
For mine Lomax fought against the Parramatta club in a bid to get out of the contract he chose to sign. This left the Eels in a no win situation, as if we had forced Lomax to play against his will, that usually doesn't end well. But Lomax left the club in a predicament, with more cap dollars with minimal recruitment opportunities available in his position. We were banking on him to fulfil his 4 year deal.
We made the commitment, he broke the commitment. Either we get a like for like player from the Storm or its no deal Eddie.
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And it is the constitution we sign Meaney in a trade for 2026 before he heads to Perth for 2027.
no thanks maybe wishart or warbrick on a 3 year deal
And where do we play Wishart? I do not think he is all that good. He is a Melbourne system player.
If Melbourne have a good player to trade, no porblems.
No one is standing in Lomax's way other than him. He got what he wanted and released early and the Eels lost one of the best players in the league. The Eels sufferred, not Zac.
Now, if the Eels get fairly compensated with a suitable replacement (Coates/Stephano), then Lomax gets to play for the Storm. Win, win for everyone. I don't see what the problem is?
Yeah just swap for a player of equivalent value, Storm have like 8 origin players can't be that tough to give up one ? 🤣
I usually am easy on MON and the brass here, especially when it comes to player recruitment. I generally do not focus on that too much. HOWEVER:
I want them to ruin Lomax's life with this. Do not give an inch. If they do I'm joining the pitchforks against the Eels brass. Stand your fucking ground.
Not much they can do if the courts allow him to play for Melbourne.
on what grounds and the case would go past june 20 anyway ruling him out for 26 anyway
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