The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.
We have endeavoured to resolve this by negotiations. This has included a formal independ
Common sense? Right so he is the victim here? Right i see. Also Clint Newton has said the RLPA will not allow Lomax to be used as a barganing chip. Newton who knows best for the sport is hoping Lomax get's off scott free so his players can do the sam
When Zac Lomax approached the Eels hierarchy in 2025 that he would like to depart the club only one year into a four year deal, it was clear the representative winger was going his own way.
Parramatta, while not exactly keen to release a marquee sign
G'day everyone. Taking my son ( it's his 16th birthday pressie) and my 17 yo daughter to round 1 in Melbourne. Hoping with the Storm rivalry (and the Lomax shenanigans) we get a decent away crowd. Question, can anyone recommend a hotel within walk
Parramatta have identified Xavier Coates, Stefano Utoikamanu or Jack Howarth as the three players they are prepared to take in exchange for allowing Zac Lomax to join the Melbourne Storm.
Lomax was granted a release from the Eels in November
Parramatta have made their position crystal clear, with football boss Jim Sarantinos stating the club will not consent to the player signing with another NRL side unless there is an appropriate exchange of value. Speaking firmly, Sarantinos emphasis
"You can't keep recruitment quiet, managers can't wait to tell all and sundry who's interested, they use it as a bargaining tool. I think we are saving our money for a couple of outside backs."
"I really don't think we chased him. We put in an expression of interest with his management, if he was interested we would have heard something. I think the Broncos would have paid a lot more for him than what we would have offered. Broncos need him…"
"Haven't the Warriors said that they want fair compensation via a player swap to release Barnett?
If that is legitimate, who do the Broncos plan on swapping him with?"
