Zac Lomax

[Frank Facer]

Lomax will play wing again, but he’s a centre. Talk of fullback was really looking at the potential of his skill set and created some flexibility and depth. The competition for wing spots might also work in our favour and a decision to shift him may occur earlier. You couldn’t rule out fullback only because if we happen to have a couple of centres and wingers playing well, what decision do you make? We would be fortunate to find ourselves in that circumstance in 2019, could happen in 2020 with younger players competing.

Marsters was ok in limited opportunities but hasn’t got the knack defending as a winger and will be better as a centre. I think he can be destructive on the left.

Before this year's season started, I was suggesting the idea of a future centre pairing of Lomax and Marsters. I haven't seen much of Marsters. I know that there are big wraps on him. When I saw him playing fullback last year in the 20's. I said that I thought he had the build more suited to centre or edge backrower.

 

[aquiin]

Before this year's season started, I was suggesting the idea of a future centre pairing of Lomax and Marsters. I haven't seen much of Marsters. I know that there are big wraps on him. When I saw him playing fullback last year in the 20's. I said that I thought he had the build more suited to centre or edge backrower.

The club would be the same but also need to keep as many contingencies as the salary cap and opportunities allow. Give it a couple of years. They both have areas to improve plus maturity.

 

[Drakon]

Lomax will play wing again, but he’s a centre. Talk of fullback was really looking at the potential of his skill set and created some flexibility and depth. The competition for wing spots might also work in our favour and a decision to shift him may occur earlier. You couldn’t rule out fullback only because if we happen to have a couple of centres and wingers playing well, what decision do you make? We would be fortunate to find ourselves in that circumstance in 2019, could happen in 2020 with younger players competing.

Marsters was ok in limited opportunities but hasn’t got the knack defending as a winger and will be better as a centre. I think he can be destructive on the left.

Don’t know his contract situation, but worth mentioning that clubs in Australia should be looking at Tom Ale from the Junior Kiwis game. Middle forward. Great footwork at the line.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui from the Storm is a gun. 18 years old. Should get a game or two next year. Qlder born in NSW.

Tino (I'm guessing his nickname is 'Tiny') will be big in the game. Excuse the pun. Also thought Horsburgh was good in that game. Liked the look of Flegler too.

 

[aquiin]

Flegler and Carrigan were both good through the middle. Broncos have a chance to have an era of dominance. Bennett might grab one before leaving, if injuries are kind.

 

[possm]

The only way Lomax would be effective on the right wing is if Hunt throws him long passes and high kicks. Aitken just does not set up his winger and any ball passed is usually too late and hard up against the sideline.

 

[getsmarty]

Zac returns to Figtree HS
Zac Lomax has returned to his former high school to award the Dragons Medal at the school's end of year sports presentation.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/12/17/zac-visits-figtree-hs/

 

[possm]

Are there any stats on the speed of our top 30 players? I'd like to see and compare speed stats of the top 30.

Brad Fitler said on Lomax;
"I'm not sure how he's been going in (Intrust Super Premiership NSW) but I know he's big enough, he's strong enough, he's fast enough. He's just got to go out there and put the team first and he'll be all right."

 

[hazzbeen]

Should be the first center picked .... But ? Say no more ....

 

[BLM01]

Are there any stats on the speed of our top 30 players? I'd like to see and compare speed stats of the top 30.

Brad Fitler said on Lomax;
"I'm not sure how he's been going in (Intrust Super Premiership NSW) but I know he's big enough, he's strong enough, he's fast enough. He's just got to go out there and put the team first and he'll be all right."

Fast enough for what?..centre. Probably

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

that's just a typical cliche comment from Fittler..

 

[Crush]

Mary prediction -
Media "Paul you have opted to start the season with Euan and Tim as your centres, did you have any thought of starting with Zac Lomax at all given his good debut form at the end of 2018?"

Mary "Yeah Zac is a talented young kid and will definitely get his chance at some stage in the near future but he has two international centres in front of him Lafai and Aitken. Aitken no doubt will be pushing for an origin Jersey this year and Lafai has been one of our best over the last few years"

.........

 

[hazzbeen]

Mary prediction -
Media "Paul you have opted to start the season with Euan and Tim as your centres, did you have any thought of starting with Zac Lomax at all given his good debut form at the end of 2018?"

Mary "Yeah Zac is a talented young kid and will definitely get his chance at some stage in the near future but he has two international centres in front of him Lafai and Aitken. Aitken no doubt will be pushing for an origin Jersey this year and Lafai has been one of our best over the last few years"

.........

Yep say no more ....

 

[ALSGI]

Mary prediction -
Media "Paul you have opted to start the season with Euan and Tim as your centres, did you have any thought of starting with Zac Lomax at all given his good debut form at the end of 2018?"

Mary "Yeah Zac is a talented young kid and will definitely get his chance at some stage in the near future but he has two international centres in front of him Lafai and Aitken. Aitken no doubt will be pushing for an origin Jersey this year and Lafai has been one of our best over the last few years"

.........

Yep, word for word presser first game next year, scratching his chest, elbows, shoulder and neck in the process with an awkward smile thrown in for good measure.
Hail Mary, full of grace..........

 

[Gareth67]

Yep, word for word presser first game next year, scratching his chest, elbows, shoulder and neck in the process with an awkward smile thrown in for good measure.
Hail Mary, full of grace..........

ALSGI , I sincerely hope that he quickly comes to realize just how big a talent young Lomax is and plays the kid in as many games as possible. Atkins unfortunately just has not lived up to the hype that surrounded him after he initially played in the top grade . It is indeed well and truly time for the old to make way for the new and that is spelt LOMAX !

 

[Gareth67]

Mary "Yea Lafai has been one of our best over the last few years" .........

Mary should had added - “ of a very poor bunch “.

 

[aquiin]

I sincerely hope he realises most people here have f**k all idea how to bring a player into first grade

 

[blacksafake]

Mary prediction -
Media "Paul you have opted to start the season with Euan and Tim as your centres, did you have any thought of starting with Zac Lomax at all given his good debut form at the end of 2018?"

Mary "Yeah Zac is a talented young kid and will definitely get his chance at some stage in the near future but he has two international centres in front of him Lafai and Aitken. Aitken no doubt will be pushing for an origin Jersey this year and Lafai has been one of our best over the last few years"

.........

Sad but true

 

[possm]

I sincerely hope he realises most people here have f**k all idea how to bring a player into first grade

I'd be interested to know Anthony Quin's opinion on the Aitken v Lomax for right centre controversy.

 

[possm]

Sad but true

I imagine our new CEO who is a St George old boy and played rugby league at the highest level, may weigh in on some of these controversial decisions.

 

[muzby]

I sincerely hope he realises most people here have f**k all idea how to bring a player into first grade

What do you mean?

Most people here are experts..

Just ask them..