Rumours and Stuff

[hindy111]

Though not an indication, he was fb in the trials for a period of time.

I remember he was hesitant going for the high balls.

Seen him in NSW CUP also and was clueless under the high ball and positioning which was a worry. I'm happy to roll with the club knows how much potential he has.
Time will tell. To me he does look a centre or a potential fullback down track once gains muscle.

 

[hineyrulz]

you never stop lol

He’s like the terminator

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Everyone knew Lomax wanted out. His form the last few years has been average. We took a punt and 650k seemed fair at the time. I'd say other clubs interested at that price at that point of time. Perhaps His management said unless someone comes in atleast 50k more no interest as wants to go to Parra. His forms exploded since and in origin talk.
Who knows. It's a good signing however. I wonder where we play him.

How did we take a punt? Think your timeline is a bit out

his form was great and already in origin contention before he was released by the dragons.

24th March - in origin contention

Former Dragons pour water on Lomax’s Origin chances

“He’s not going to ring just Zac Lomax and one other bloke.”

www.sen.com.au

released 1 April

Dragons grant unhappy winger Zac Lomax release to leave club after 2024 season - ABC News

amp.abc.net.au

Signed eels 16 April

Parramatta Eels sign Zac Lomax

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce that Zac Lomax has signed with the Club.

www.parraeels.com.au

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Interestingly those bloody player managers taking the eels for a ride, couldn’t even get a coaching cause in Lomax’s contract…..even after luckily getting him to take a $200k pay cut……

Lomax’s shock Arthur contract request denied as pressure heaps on embattled coach

Lomax’s shock Arthur contract request denied as pressure heaps on embattled coach

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[The Predictor]

Welcome to the Parra Eels Forum on LU - have you been given your pitchfork yet?

I’ve got a spare

 

[yy_cheng]

Chooks I reckon will go all out for Cobbo.
They have the rugby winger and Dom Young. Add Billy Smith and they probably only need one more centre.They may replace within club.

I would like Cobbo too

 

[yy_cheng]

Seen him in NSW CUP also and was clueless under the high ball and positioning which was a worry. I'm happy to roll with the club knows how much potential he has.
Time will tell. To me he does look a centre or a potential fullback down track once gains muscle.

I reckon he should have started on the Wing like many an outside backs. Hayne, Gutho, Suaili, Cobbo, etc started on the wing

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Chooks I reckon will go all out for Cobbo.
They have the rugby winger and Dom Young. Add Billy Smith and they probably only need one more centre.They may replace within club.

They will bring Toia into first grade.

 

[hindy111]

I would like Cobbo too

I think he will cost 900k+

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I think he will cost 900k+

Is he a fullback? I’m sure he thinks so.

 

[the phantom menace]

you never stop lol

 

[Eelementary]

No need to panic

Laney said yesterday its laughable that people write teams off after 8 games.

Matto said we are 1 win out of the top 8 and playing tough footy atm.

The players have it all under control.

Oh, I'm sold!

"Hello, work? Yes, I won't be in for the rest of the year, because I'm celebrating! What's that? What am I celebrating? Why, the Eels' 2024 Premiership win, of course! What do you mean that's hilarious? No, stop laughing - Matto, and Lane, said we're playing tough footy, and not to write us off! ...please stop laughing at me."

"Yes, hello, HR? I want to report an incident of workplace bullying. Yes, I am the Eels guy....stop laughing!"

 

[hindy111]

I don't think coach clauses are based on a player loving a coach. I think it's just another option to add in a players favour. Reality is every year 2 or 3 coaches are sacked. Over a players 3yr contract that's 50% of coaches.
Just gives then an extra option if they did feel like their forms improved and could get extra $$

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I don't think coach clauses are based on a player loving a coach. I think it's just another option to add in a players favour. Reality is every year 2 or 3 coaches are sacked. Over a players 3yr contract that's 50% of coaches.
Just gives then an extra option if they did feel like their forms improved and could get extra $$

That's right, it's an additional trigger available to them should things go wrong (or they become more valuable). Coaches getting fired tends to be associated with a team that isn't going well, and this gives them a get-out option.

 

[Jake the snake]

Jeral Skelton. The rugby union convert scored a try for the Bulldogs, got three linebreaks, 12 tackle busts and ran for 262 metres.
Sharks winger Sam Stonestreet was unstoppable for the Jets with two tries, two linebreaks, seven tackle busts and 242 running metres.

Not hard to find backs dominating Cup that would do a job in NRL
No need to overspend on Talagi.

I have been suggesting Skelton for over a year.

 

[Soto]

We can use all excuses we want. The sad reality is we should've had a top 30 not 26. Amateur at best. Now before someone jumps down my throat I know we've let a few go and that's great but we didn't even have a top 30 to begin with.
To me that's just madness and unacceptable...though the club can do no wrong.
Big difference between people being forum whingers and being realists. Everyone on here bar 2 or 3 are ardent Eels supporters. They want the best. Thus far performances, recruitment, retention have been sub standard again sending us into a downward spiral...it's like I saw this movie last year..and I don't like it

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I have been suggesting Skelton for over a year.

The 25 year old with three NRL games?

 

[Soto]

I would if MON be immediately on the phone to Tristan Sailors manager and get him to parra asap.
Left out of the 17.
He's a very good player. He should be our fullback...even when Guth returns..
I have his dads #...I should message him

 

[oldmancraigy]

No need to panic

Laney said yesterday its laughable that people write teams off after 8 games.

Matto said we are 1 win out of the top 8 and playing tough footy atm.

The players have it all under control.

I think Carty might have said we were 12th and in trouble.
Must be why he is stuck on the bench behind the form forward of the comp in Lane?

Possibly he'll change it to 1 win short and get to start on Friday?

 

[Tiger5150]

It’s a positive because it means we don’t offer overs.

and of course never pay overs.......