Zac Lomax

[Gardenia]

Big dick move by Flanno and I guess, the board. Cut the rot...it's the only way your club can move forward. Dave and Kev came in for us and got rid of TPJ, Lodge and a number of other disruptive influences/guys who weren't all in and it's paid off. I love Hunt, despite 2015, but he should be next on your list for an exit IMO.

Ahh cheeky? You can have Hunt in exchange for Ezra or Reese

seriously though - Kevvy has done a great job at the Broncos

 

[Gardenia]

We did the right thing by him.
Pity he didn't do the right thing by the club.

I think he will play well for us this year in return though. If he did not it wouldn't be a great look for him.

 

[Gardenia]

No way the Tigers let Galvin leave. Sullivan would be moved onto England before that ever happens.

I wonder where Sullivan will end up?

 

[Gardenia]

We already played our cards by going in hard for Fonua-Blake. Who do we target to boost our front row stocks?

A bit of water still to pass under the bridge. But this opens up a lot of doors for our recruitment & retention.

Speaking of retention, has Sua been secured as yet?

 

[Gardenia]

Was about to post something similar.
At the moment I'm abit gutted but that could change if we land a decent replacement or 2.

Yep, I feel this way as well in some respects. Torn between being disappointed and thinking he's an ungrateful git and/or annoyance at the club that they made him unhappy enough to want to leave. I guess you need to know the full story.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

With Lomax going it looks like we are going for Turuva. Which means the future could look like Bird/Tamale at centre with Turuva on the wing. We’ve still got Ramsay who I’d love to play wing in 2025 or Finau, Allan and Tuipolotu so we can save cap space to make a big play for a quality prop like Nelson, RCG, Fotuaika. Or a gun 6 who can play 7 like Talagi or Sandon Smith for the future.

 

[Gardenia]

Sad news but glad it is an agreement by the club from 2025 unless they get someone of equal value in return this year. What a huge disappointment considering the club has had guys like Cooper, Nighty and Gasnier all stay on after being chased by other clubs stay loyal. Sua' is basically begging to stay longer and not a junior and Zac asking to leave.

Flanno is a smart operator though and surely has someone lined up for them to agree to this.

If Zac plays his cards right he will end up a rooster and not an Eel. He has more chance of winning a comp at the Roosters than Eels that is for sure if that is what he wants.

well he may be planning on using the extra money to invest in keeping Sua who is a great footballer and wants to stay. That would be smart

 

[Sénior Slippyfist]

Ahh cheeky? You can have Hunt in exchange for Ezra or Reese

seriously though - Kevvy has done a great job at the Broncos

He really has. It's a tough road when you're riding it, but worth it in the long run.

Hunt can go to the Titans or Phins for mine lol.

 

[BLM01]

With Lomax going it looks like we are going for Turuva. Which means the future could look like Bird/Tamale at centre with Turuva on the wing. We’ve still got Ramsay who I’d love to play wing in 2025 or Finau, Allan and Tuipolotu so we can save cap space to make a big play for a quality prop like Nelson, RCG, Fotuaika. Or a gun 6 who can play 7 like Talagi or Sandon Smith for the future.

I watched Tuipolotu closely last week and do not see him as a first grader.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

According to 360, he’s meeting Brad Arthur this week and he could well have been the difference between them winning and losing last weekend.

So if a swap is on, I’d play hardball with them. I’d want quality like for like.

Start with a Paulo and work back from there.

Not a surrender position is all I ask.

And I’d still be willing to pick up a discounted Hastings if you can strengthen other areas.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

I watched Tuipolotu closely last week and do not see him as a first grader.

I’d like Ramsay as our winger for 2025 if he recovers from his illness in time and returns to match fitness. If not I like Finau. We can save cap space and improve more alarming areas of the team like 6 and prop

 

[Gardenia]

He really has. It's a tough road when you're riding it, but worth it in the long run.

Hunt can go to the Titans or Phins for mine lol.

Kevvy had the class to travel to Hunt's 300 games dinner when no one from our club even fronted up. Kevvy is a class act.
I remember the Broncos were at rock bottom and look at you now.

 

[sammymills]

We need props and hookers desperately. Our backs depth in lower grades is actually ok if we blood them correctly.
I don’t see why on earth we would need Ryan Matterson we are chockers full of bsckrowers so much so that some (JDB) are playing prop.

 

[Crush]

I’d like Ramsay as our winger for 2025 if he recovers from his illness in time and returns to match fitness. If not I like Finau. We can save cap space and improve more alarming areas of the team like 6 and prop

I don’t think Ramsay will play football again unfortunately.

 

[56to66]

We need props and hookers desperately. Our backs depth in lower grades is actually ok if we blood them correctly.
I don’t see why on earth we would need Ryan Matterson we are chockers full of bsckrowers so much so that some (JDB) are playing prop.

We need to recruit a war horse Middle, a Paul Gallon type player, $800k, Xmas has come early, thx Zac, Pmatta won't win comp air head, anyways faith in Flanno will get this jigsaw puzzle together for a super 2025/2026 season.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

I don’t think Ramsay will play football again unfortunately.

Unfortunately I agree re Ramsay.....hope we are wrong

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

With Lomax going it sucks in some way....we get sick an tired like the Hunt on and off again saga but we need to move on.....it is disappointing that the bloke wants out with so much time left on his contract but the loyalty factor is long gone Im afraid....lets use the money /swap deal wisely otherwise we could end up with a couple of used by journeymen

 

[Dragon David]

With Lomax going it sucks in some way....we get sick an tired like the Hunt on and off again saga but we need to move on.....it is disappointing that the bloke wants out with so much time left on his contract but the loyalty factor is long gone Im afraid....lets use the money /swap deal wisely otherwise we could end up with a couple of used by journeymen

Nowadays loyalty isn't something that anyone cares too much about. It is the progression that most look at in life - better prospects and outcomes and more rewards and ultimately a better life after work. This applies to all jobs and while most would love to stay at a long term work environment because of such things as mate ship and camaraderie, the only person that a person has to be loyal to is him or her self.

So yes, loyalty is long gone and guys like Lomax, who in my opinion doesn't tick too many boxes for me as a player in any case, is looking at different challenges and prospects (money or much more improved results) by going somewhere else where he may or may not succeed but that is his prerogative and I don't think that Shane Flanagan will lose any sleep over Lomax's departure.

 

[Dragon David]

Unfortunately I agree re Ramsay.....hope we are wrong

Very sad really. I hope that he overcomes his sickness and returns to playing but I guess it is a long wait and see - unlikely though.

 

[baggygreen man]

Shock, horror, Flanagan has won, Lomax to leave end of season!!!