Lomax legal promise could create salary-cap headache for Storm

From The Sydney Morning Herald...

Melbourne’s pursuit of Zac Lomax could prove more costly than expected if the NRL deems the club’s promise to cover the exiled winger’s legal bills should be included in the Storm’s salary cap.

Parramatta began legal proceedings to prevent Lomax from joining the Storm, given his release from a four-year contract was contingent on the Eels providing written consent. The Blues winger was granted a release to join rebel rugby competition R360, but has been left in limbo after its inaugural season was put back until 2028.

Lomax’s hopes of making his Melbourne debut against former club Parramatta in the opening round have been thwarted after his court hearing was scheduled to end a day after the AAMI Park clash.

According to court documents made available last week, the Eels claim the Storm indemnified Lomax’s court expenses.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/lomax-legal-promise-could-create-salary-cap-headache-for-storm-20260218-p5o39m.html

"If you look at it from a player for player deal, would you rather Lomax or Howarth if you are the Storm but ? I just don't see any way legally the storm can force the eels to hand them Lomax 🤣 either way don't really care what storm end up doing but…"

"I know i have said it before but Storm fans say we are being unreasonable and see no outcome in which we win this case. Despite all the released, that is still the belief. I believe in bias and backing your team but come on.
But i do not think they…"

"Same, Kurupt. Whatever the outcome, Jim, Beach, Ryles and the club stood united and stood their ground when they were meant to roll over for the Storm and PLV, discreetly. Moses SC has also been brilliant."

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- Randy Handlinger > Troy Wade February 19, 2026 at 11:38pm
  
  He will fight for the vacant Port Kembla Heavyweight title and make a motza in pay-per-veiw...because everyone hates him now and watching him take some head-shots would be cathartic....villans get paid.
Kurupt - He Be Trippin On A Matt February 20, 2026 at 5:29pm

There is no way the weasels at the NRL will do anything to the Scums cap.

Still, very proud of Beach, Jim and the team. We haven't had a backbone still Fitzgerald.
- Hell On Eels > Kurupt - He Be Trippin On A Matt February 20, 2026 at 9:39pm
  
  Same, Kurupt. Whatever the outcome, Jim, Beach, Ryles and the club stood united and stood their ground when they were meant to roll over for the Storm and PLV, discreetly. Moses SC has also been brilliant.
  - Eli Stephens > Hell On Eels February 20, 2026 at 10:22pm
    
    Wouldn't shock me if storm come to the table at the 11th hour with Howarth and the transfer fee. No way in hell they win this in court
    - LB > Eli Stephens February 20, 2026 at 11:07pm
      
      I know i have said it before but Storm fans say we are being unreasonable and see no outcome in which we win this case. Despite all the released, that is still the belief. I believe in bias and backing your team but come on.
      
      But i do not think they let Howarth go, they are slim on backs as it is without Coates, why let a Centre go too?
      
      I can see them offering a middle like Alec MacDonald or someone like that.
      - Eli Stephens > LB February 20, 2026 at 11:47pm
        
        If you look at it from a player for player deal, would you rather Lomax or Howarth if you are the Storm but ? I just don't see any way legally the storm can force the eels to hand them Lomax 🤣 either way don't really care what storm end up doing but we aren't budging

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