Rumours and Stuff

[TheRam]

Best post you’ve made this year.

I don't think so. Lomax isn't Israel Folau and I don't see Rugby Union chasing him or even any other NRL clubs for that matter. He is a big risk player in many peoples minds on a couple of levels and so the interest is thin thus his market value can't be all that high.

So I'm sure the NRL will have to take all that into consideration when assessing his real value overall.

 

[emjaycee]

I don't think so. Lomax isn't Israel Folau and I don't see Rugby Union chasing him or even any other NRL clubs for that matter. He is a big risk player in many peoples minds on a couple of levels and so the interest is thin thus his market value can't be all that high.

So I'm sure the NRL will have to take all that into consideration when assessing his real value overall.

They will and then they will apply the "2150" tax and he will become valued at $800k

 

[Noise]

Did Brooks leave his Tigpies contract early and if so what are Manly paying him?

No. His contract ended in 2023. Manly paying prob 500-600 I reckon.

 

[Gazzamatta]

No. His contract ended in 2023. Manly paying prob 500-600 I reckon.

Ta

 

[Soto]

If wasting space was a prerequisite for leaving, about 20 posters wouldn't be here anymore.

Just 20...ok.ill see myself out

 

[Avenger]

I don't think so. Lomax isn't Israel Folau and I don't see Rugby Union chasing him or even any other NRL clubs for that matter. He is a big risk player in many peoples minds on a couple of levels and so the interest is thin thus his market value can't be all that high.

So I'm sure the NRL will have to take all that into consideration when assessing his real value overall.

Thank God for that. Folau is a myth.

 

[Soto]

The fact Flanno is testing him at fullback has me wondering if its a sign he may stay at the club if performs well. Seems very odd. Sloane isn't a winger

But they have already terminated his contract for 25 and 26...

 

[King-Gutho94]

Thank God for that. Folau is a myth.

God, Folau, Myth in one post.

Trifecta all linked together.

 

[Sensei Cobra]

TPJ anyone ?

 

[JokerEel]

TPJ anyone ?

Is that a new designer drug?

 

[Sensei Cobra]

Is that a new designer drug?

Hmmm was responding to the Gould hypocrisy garbage posted a while back … my bad

 

[Gronk]

Souths dropped Damien Cook. He’d go ok as an eel.

I’d be fed up and ask for a release, Damo.

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[JokerEel]

Souths dropped Damien Cook. He’d go ok as an eel.

I’d be fed up and ask for a release, Damo.

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Yeah Benny can bring him along when he signs

 

[Gazzamatta]

Souths dropped Damien Cook. He’d go ok as an eel.

I’d be fed up and ask for a release, Damo.

Rabbitohs v Sharks

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Nice try Gronky. Give him a call.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Souths dropped Damien Cook. He’d go ok as an eel.

I’d be fed up and ask for a release, Damo.

Rabbitohs v Sharks

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Our days of signing aging hookers from teams that play in green should be very much over.

 

[Gronk]

Our days of signing aging hookers from teams that play in green should be very much over.

Did you know he’s a beach sprinter?

 

[King-Gutho94]

Souths dropped Damien Cook. He’d go ok as an eel.

I’d be fed up and ask for a release, Damo.

Rabbitohs v Sharks

South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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Can he play in the centres we are short out wide.

Freddy Fittler might be able to tell us if he is decent centre or not.

 

[Sensei Cobra]

I feel like lane has been ok .. he’s dropped a few balls and been a bit lazy in defence at times but generally been ok and has been taking the tough runs out of trouble … imo hardly our problem
I think many of our issues are coming from the hooker

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Serious question - do you ever make a decision in your job or daily life? Because it’s fascinating that you can’t even commit an opinion to a possible change of coach, roster or admin

I make decisions in my area of expertise, when I have sufficient information. I suspect the staff at the Parramatta Eels wouldn't second guess the decisions I make in my workplace, but something tells me you would.

 

[eels_fan]

Parramatta are prepared to dig their heels in over Zac Lomax’s salary cap value as coach Brad Arthur switches up his halves while negotiating a long-term extension for dropped rookie Blaize Talagi.

The Eels’ form slump since star halfback Mitchell Moses suffered a broken foot has prompted Arthur to install Daejarn Asi alongside Dylan Brown against North Queensland on Saturday night.

Talagi reverts back to fullback in NSW Cup this weekend, with axed fan favourite Maika Sivo on the wing in reserve grade as well, after Talagi’s first three NRL games were split between centre and five-eighth.

The 19-year-old is one of the most promising juniors to come through Parramatta’s ranks in some time and has until midway through this season to enact a 2025 option in his favour.

With NRL rivals circling, the Eels are in talks with Talagi’s management over a multi-year deal to keep him at Parramatta for the long term, with Arthur describing him as “the future of this club” on Tuesday night.

“The experience Blaize has got from the NRL, he’ll really benefit from that and he’s done a good job for us, but at the moment as a team we need a bit more experience alongside Dylan in the halves, and Daejarn has that,” Arthur told this masthead.

“Blaize’s future probably isn’t the halves, to be honest, more fullback and centre as we work that out. He’s learned some things about defence and the NRL in the last few weeks and he’ll play a lot more first-grade games for us this year.

“We had that conversation, he understands that. He’s very much the future of this club and we’ll make sure of that.”

Talagi’s camp was assured when Parramatta began pursuing Lomax as a centre that it would not impact his own first-grade progression.
The Eels are expected to offer Lomax a three-year deal this week after Arthur met with the Dragons flyer, who has had the last two seasons of his St George Illawarra contract terminated after multiple requests for a release.

Lomax’s Dragons deal was due to rise above $800,000 after this season but the terms of his release stipulate that the joint-venture will not contribute to his salary after 2024.
NRL rules do not allow contracted players to move clubs for less money than they are worth under the salary cap.

Arthur declined to comment on negotiations with Lomax. But Eels sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of talks, indicated that the club’s offer will be worth around $650,000 – $700,000.

The NRL has indicated that any difference between Lomax’s Dragons deal and a Parramatta contract would typically be carried in the Eels’ cap as his new club.

Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould argued on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy that either the Dragons or Eels should wear Lomax’s full salary cap value given St George Illawarra “denied other clubs access to him because they paid him an extraordinary amount of money” when Lomax’s original contract was signed.


Privately, the Eels argue that their lower offer reflects Lomax’s current market value and will strongly object to any additional freight being added to the club’s salary cap. Clubs are able to apply for an exemption to the NRL rule.

Despite suggestions Lomax would be named at fullback this week in place of Tyrell Sloan, Shane Flanagan has kept the wantaway star on the wing for Sunday’s clash against the Tigers, on paper at least.

Eels prepare to argue Lomax’s true value while tying down ‘future of the club’ Talagi

Parramatta rookie Blaize Talagi has been dropped this week but the club is working on a multi-year extension as negotiations with Zac Lomax continue.

www.smh.com.au