Parramatta ramp up pursuit of Kangaroos star after Zac Lomax's immediate exit from NRL

The Eels suddenly have about $2 million to play with.

Sam Goodwin, Sports Editor

Updated Mon 17 November 2025 at 2:11 pm AEDT

The Parramatta Eels are expected to ramp up their push to sign Keaon Koloamatangi from the Rabbitohs now that Zac Lomax has made an immediate departure from the NRL. The Eels announced on Sunday night that Lomax was granted an immediate release with three years left on his contract "to pursue opportunities outside the NRL".

The NSW and Australia winger has been heavily linked to rebel rugby union competition R360. On Monday, The Daily Telegraph reported that Parramatta's bid to sign Koloamatangi has been "strengthened" by Lomax's exit.

Koloamatangi made his debut for Australia in the recent Ashes series, coming off the bench in all three Tests against England. The 27-year-old forward also played State of Origin for NSW in 2023 and previously played 10 Tests for Tonga before switching his allegiance to Australia.

Koloamatangi was a revelation for the Rabbitohs in 2025, and was easily their best player in a season plagued by multiple injuries to their stars. He's only under contract until the end of 2026, making him free to speak to rival clubs about a deal for 2027.

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Coryn Hughes November 19, 2025 at 4:43am

Close him don't talk to us until you get him.

The worst thing that can happen now is if we say we are interested pony up coin and years and fall on your faces.

Screw interest get the deal done show us fans this club has some balls and not get bent over like a virgin on prom night.

Or even worse the club gets used as a bargaining chip and Kolomatangi farks off somewhere else.
- GM > Coryn Hughes November 19, 2025 at 6:16am
  
  💯 Stop talking ....start acting!!!
- Frank The Tank > Coryn Hughes November 19, 2025 at 11:48am
  
  Like a virgin? Haha
  
  More like that slapper Bonnie Blue - we take it from all angles.
  - Randy Handlinger > Frank The Tank November 19, 2025 at 12:09pm
Shawn peters November 19, 2025 at 6:07am

I'm sorry I don't like it.fake news Ai
LB November 19, 2025 at 7:44am

Is there a chance he signs for 2027 going to Roosters in 2028 when Angus goes to Union?
- Randy Handlinger > LB November 19, 2025 at 8:08am
  
  Stop it...Stop it right now LB
- Coryn Hughes > LB November 19, 2025 at 10:27am
  
  😂 touché LB touché
KingGutho November 19, 2025 at 9:39am

I said the eels had about 2 million to spend. Would be a very good pick up, can play on a edge or in the middle
Wizardssleeves official receipts November 19, 2025 at 11:18am

You just know that our clowns couldn't sign their own name. Has this dude got other options ? If so may as well delete this thread now .