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.