News is starting to filter out, that surprises me to be honest.
I want to start by saying I was a Zac Lomax fan, and thought he was providing a lot from the back. I didn't enjoy his mistake rate but I was living with it, anyway here is an interesting summary of a news article, It centres on a conversation involving Cronk, Roach and Pitt. Sounds like more behind the scenes then I thought and gives indications why Ryles let go an Australian representative so quickly.
Real reason Parramatta coach cut Zac Lomax loose
The Eels’ decision to cut ties with Zac Lomax has been hailed as a masterstroke as details emerge about why Parramatta’s coach axed him.
Cooper Cronk has praised Parramatta’s decision to part ways with NSW winger Zac Lomax as another strong move from coach Jason Ryles aimed at resetting the club’s “culture”.
Not allowing Lomax to play out the 2026 season has been lauded as a strong move from Ryles.
I reckon Jason Ryles has shown a lot of maturity here,” Tigers great Steve Roach said.
You’ve got to tip your cap to Jason Ryles,” Cronk concurred.I feel like this is another call from Jason Ryles. He’s like, ‘Well Zac, if you want to leave, if you’re not buying into what we’re doing, see you later’.
From what we know of Zac Lomax, he beats to the sound of his own drum and he would probably back himself to play LIV Golf, just as he would back himself to play in R360.”
Roach said, I just wonder sometimes how much these guys actually love the game.
Pitt said : That's what i'm saying, I think Zac Lomax will do whatever he chooses. He could start boxing, that’s the kind of guy he is.”
Cronk added: “And maybe that’s the type of guy Jason Ryles doesn’t want.
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Looks like we are going strong on Culture and the type of motivated player to wear Blue and Gold is being re defined by Ryles. If indications are true, it's something a lot of us have been calling for , for a long time.
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What a prick of a reply, he checked out halfway but still got picked for the Australian side and subsquently withdrew because he was carrying an injury (he probably could have hidden to go on the tour) he showed his character by not doing that but played on for Parra with injury.
"We have had enough of that over 40 years" what a hippocritical statement.....its supporters that make comments like that, that makes supporters like you an embarrassment to people like me who have followed them for over 70 years.
"Lomax is a very confused human being" you know that how? he may or may not be but I can see where your confusion lies.
Your quote...and who is confused?
Certainly no master stroke, Lorenzo won't be ready for a few years yet, Pezet is gone in 1, when will this don club learn
Poppa, my source i spoke about a few weeks ago, everything they said has been true from him withdrawing from Aus team as he didn't want to go then wanting a release with the transfer fee being an issue to then going to Japan. It is only now with the Schfcofske revelation where he is not working with R360 that has thrown a spanner in the works.
But from what i was told, and the word has been spot on so far, he withdrew as he didn't want to go. If he was actually hurt then so be it but just saying i was told otherwise.
Fuck you mate u are the most temperamental prick on hers, constantly shitting on people telling them what shit supporters they are, because you're views don't align, I've followed them for 48 years and have had a season ticket for 26 years, you are an absolute blight on this sight and think u have some pull around here, instead you are trying to keep urself relevant, u are a fkn STAIN , now get ur mouth of lonax!s knob u absolutely turd??????
Yeah bro tell him. Fark this pawn swindler trying to claim to be the site's leader lol. Trying to stay relevant haha
The mashed potatoes and truffles getting cold at the RSL popo 😂😂😂😂 farking dumb cock
A "master stroke" and "the type of guy Jason Ryles doesn't want". Maybe Lomax is very replaceable, even to the point of being unwanted, and the club isn't at fault at all in how this has been handled.
You don't actullay know that Adam...... you have view. thats fine. You didn't want JAC either if you remember or any player that may have a "stain" on them...... Horses for courses Adam.....I could bet you support the Greens as well.
I think it was on TCT comment section that someone realised Ryles never spoke about Lomax when it came to leadership, he said it was a collective but would rave about JAC, Moses, Paulo etc for their individual leadership. I mean a good observation but we also saw Lomax addressing the squad before a match too.
Ryles also said DB did it for the team and always "put his best foot forward" for the team.
I am a DB fan but there were occasions when DB did not put in and Ryles in not recognising this show's he is human.i.e leadership is recognised in numerous ways, as your suggestion reflects LB.
Leadership in terms of on field commitment was never in doubt for the time Lomax was with Parra IMO.
These type of comments remind me to the review meeting in "Notting Hill" where the group is trying to justify why Hugh Grant's character should not persue "Julie Roberts" before she left Britain.
I want to see who we replace him with.
Im with JRs call though if this is what he wants then it shall come to be.
But make no mistake that's one hell of a hole to fill much like the DB at 6 hole.
Hes going for guys who want to play for the badge ok that'll get us so far but in the end talent matters.
Agree! As much as I liked Lomax he definitely seemed to be losing interest in the game especially during and after the Origin series. He's basically accomplished all in League except for a Premiership which he might have got if he stayed with Parra. I think Ryles has done the correct thing. No good having a player in the team whose heart and passion isn't there. Always another player to take his place. I think Lomax has made the wrong decision
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