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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Its the vibe.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but thinking back to when BA was sacked, weren't there rumors at the time he wanted to backflip on the deal?
It was mentioned but many thought it was paper talk. Ryles apparently met with him in Wollongong to clear the air.
....and that's the reason why Ryles was more than happy to let him go. He's an odd character and I have no doubt there's more to this story, which is not being made public..
Going legal is not the same as his manager leaking a few bits of information to some desperate journos in order to force the club's hand. Looking forward to the club's response.
would parra be able to countersue lomax for breach of contract if this case goes ahead ?
You would think so
I wonder how players, particularly Moses, are viewing this. At this stage it is not passing the NRL pub test, majority of NRL fans are on our side.
So by countering does it make you look bad? To the general public no, not sure with the players.
Club shouldn't have released him and forced his hand we held all the leverage and still do.
Cant afford to lose this court case and he walks to Melbourne.
If that does happen then the strong just stay strong.
Serious question...forced his hand to do what?
He signed an agreement, which I assume is legally binding. As you say, we hold all the leverage whether he was released or whatever you think he'd be forced to do.
Exactly, we have all the leverage. It doesn't matter who talks to him or where he wants to go, he cannot sneeze the direction of an NRL club without our permission.
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