Zac Lomax

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I can agree with your theory HOD, but DeBelin should be harbouring nothing, not after the way the club stood by him, if anything he should have been dismissed after this incident.

“The club stood by him” that’s so understated, you guys went above and beyond for him so many times.

A similar opportunity provided to Junior Amone. Tristan was believed and Lucy welcomed back despite my personal views on his conduct, which I will concede were not bourne out legally. But I stand by them.

And I won’t start on about Bunt and his stain on the jersey last year ( that won’t wash out).

There’s been a general pattern of forgiveness and care.

I know some of the posters here don’t think that helps build a club.

 

[denis preston]

I have read all the negativity towards Zac on this thread, from disloyalty , greed, being a show pony to having his manager script his quotes.
While I'm not ruling out a clash of personalites between he and Flanagan or Hunt, or both, my take for the major reason he turned his back on his final two years with the club he'd bleed for, is that the man has finally had a gut full of having to go in search of the ball due to the poor service from our inept halves year after year. Lay bets that over the past three seasons you could count on two hands the times Zac has gotten clean ball in space instead of having to confront three hulking defenders waiting to shove his face into the turf. He wont have this problem at the Eels as I see his game going to another level given their quality halves and spine.

O, not the Lomax “ clean ball “ Narrative Again ! The fact that he hasnt beaten anyone on the outside for 5 years is due to severe lack of pace, not clean ball. Sure he makes up for it in other skills but acceleration has not been his friend .

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

My SGI mates in the real world, they pretty much have the hate on him. Mention his name and it’s a shake of the head and a snarl.

They are not as learned as you guys, but that’s their take.

 

[Gardenia]

I think Hunt may have pushed Lomax out actually.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Lomax an Eel for 2025. Thats that, all the speculation is irrelevant now

 

[Dragonssupporter]

I would have thought the fact that Hunt was after an extension as soon as Lomax signed with Parra was an indicator that there was tension in the team and it was with Lomax.Why would Hunt want to leave , and then suddenly want his contract extended with no more Lomax. I also assume Flanno could see who the problem was and was quite happy to let him go

 

[baggygreen man]

The last time I looked the eels were below us on the table and have been for most part of the season

Only since they lost their prime game manager to injury. Lay bets the Eels have been a more consistent side than us over the past six years while we have had Hunt with us. Stats should back up that claim.

 

[baggygreen man]

I think there there is more to it than what you think

So do I just quietly. Hunt has been the problem, his disloyalty mainly, plus poor game management and as a leader. Why we made him a Dragon back in 2018 and an instant millionaire, then extended him two more years, is more than this mere mortal can fathom...

 

[baggygreen man]

Ultimately, the club didn’t want a player dictating their terms beyond a certain point. Otherwise, the floodgates open don’t they?

With respect a certain Ben Hunt did precisely this too. The difference between he and Zac was that he was the club half and captain and ALLOWING HIM TO LEAVE WOULD HAVE CAUSED GREATER DISRUPTION, EVEN TENSION. Was easier on the reputation of the BOD to permit Zac to leave instead.

 

[denis preston]

With respect a certain Ben Hunt did precisely this too. The difference between he and Zac was that he was the club half and captain and ALLOWING HIM TO LEAVE WOULD HAVE CAUSED GREATER DISRUPTION, EVEN TENSION. Was easier on the reputation of the BOD to permit Zac to leave instead.

FFS BG, your fixation with Hunt mirrors Hornby & Flanagan. gets a bit boring after a while.

 

[Reddragon]

FFS BG, your fixation with Hunt mirrors Hornby & Flanagan. gets a bit boring after a while.

Pathological!

 

[Gareth67]

The gentleman above is the type of player that did not care where he played in the team or for what amount . He even bled for the Dragons , if only we had a few more like him nowadays .

 

[Mojo]

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The gentleman above is the type of player that did not care where he played in the team or for what amount . He even bled for the Dragons , if only we had a few more like him nowadays .

And presumably also as bloody mad as a cut snake.

 

[Parko1310]

Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered

Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in...

www.canberratimes.com.au

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered

Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in...

www.canberratimes.com.au

Insightful explanation from Zac

'I'm not too sure why', but thanks for trying Zac - clear as mud.

Wonder what bombshell he'll drop once he's donned the blue and gold.

Gunna be a right doosey - I reckon

 

[Dragon David]

Insightful explanation from Zac

'I'm not too sure why', but thanks for trying Zac - clear as mud.

Wonder what bombshell he'll drop once he's donned the blue and gold.

Gunna be a right doosey - I reckon

"Duh! Now why am I wanting to leave the Dragons? I can't remember. Which club will I be going to next year? Could one of youse let me know".

 

[56to66]

A premiership winning team needs at least 1 very good Halfback or 5/8, then a Hooker, and Fullback.
1 great prop
1 great edge backrower.
2 very Tall Strong wingers.
The center position is no longer the prince position unless you're Reg Gasnier!
Zac would have been a great winger under Flanno.

 

[Dragon David]

A premiership winning team needs at least 1 very good Halfback or 5/8, then a Hooker, and Fullback.
1 great prop
1 great edge backrower.
2 very Tall Strong wingers.
The center position is no longer the prince position unless you're Reg Gasnier!
Zac would have been a great winger under Flanno.

Yep, he is the type of winger that we have lacked for some time. Takes the ball up to help the forwards on many occasions, chases the high ball kicks to try and retrieve it and set up a try for others if not himself, follows through chip kicks to his side to take and score, has a great leap and can defend with resilience. Too bad he is leaving.

 

[Gardenia]

I think Hunt may have pushed Lomax out actually.

That might have been harsh. I meant I think there was tension between them and I think Flanagan has seen this and has listened to Hunt more then Lomax possibly and things have not gone Lomax way. Its just you can see that Hunt does not have alot of time for him. I am not laying blame either way or the other, as who knows what the story is there behind it.

 

[Sage63]

Yep, he is the type of winger that we have lacked for some time. Takes the ball up to help the forwards on many occasions, chases the high ball kicks to try and retrieve it and set up a try for others if not himself, follows through chip kicks to his side to take and score, has a great leap and can defend with resilience. Too bad he is leaving.

Oh well.