Zac Lomax

[Crush]

I don't like Lomax at fullback.
He's a centre, why not play him there?
Ohh thats right, because we have such amazing centres blocking his selection there.

 

[George Dragon]

If Lomax does start at Fullback and holds it down does that up his value for us to resign him.

His contract will be signed before the season starts.

 

[muzby]

His contract will be signed before the season starts.

With who though...?

 

[Tripper]

& for 3 years.

 

[TruSaint]

Im happy for Zac to stay, but this has deja vu written all over it.
Wasnt Dufty "promised" to start at FB prior to his new contract ? Is this what Zac asked for ?

If in fact he is given the FB role as a demand, then it assures the old firm of Lafai/Aitken into 2020.

 

[rasaint]

In my opinion Zac is a centre not fullback.
I have not seen Zac busting tackles or stepping through and racing away in NRL games. Even maligned Euen Aiken has achieved that from time to time and Tim Lafai without the on going ankle problem of 2019 did beat players with his sharp left step.
The top fullbacks hit the line with speed and power ie Tedesco, Kronstadt , Tom T etc. Again our small fullback Matt Dufty has scored some sublime individual trys.. Whilst not saying Matt is a ‘superstar’ blah blah he was certainly dangerous to oppositions when the forward pack had JDB and Leeson in 2018. We had a lack of go forward 2019, which affected Dufty and left him struggling without that touch of space.
So far Zac L has played very well later half 2018 and stiffened our defence and kicked top rate pressure goals. I agree he should have been given a better shot at centre 2019. He played acceptably 2019 ( mostly out of position of centre) without any remarkable moments.
I hope for Zac and the club and us tragics that he can really step up into the ‘gifted one’ expectations this 2020 year. His lower grade highlights look strong so good luck to Zac 2020.

 

[SBD82]

Is that Jack Bird? Did I miss a story?

 

[denis preston]

Cannot terminate someone before they have started their contract...I'd say that has a lot to do with it...

Things happening behind the scenes....lets just see what happens...The Shepherd appointment isn't a stamp of approval for Coach....

SPOT ON.Well thats my theory as well. And hope !

 

[Como Connection]

SPOT ON.Well thats my theory as well. And hope !

If Mary interviewed Flanno as he stated, did he also interview Shepherd?
Very strange.
CC

 

[muzby]

Is that Jack Bird? Did I miss a story?

Tis indeed Mr Bird..

His impatience saw him leave us early, and again leave Cronulla for Brisbane..

Suddenly a few years down the track and he’s faced with being unloaded by the broncos.. Had he stuck around either us or Cronulla I reckon he’d be in a much better position..

 

[TruSaint]

Tis indeed Mr Bird..

His impatience saw him leave us early, and again leave Cronulla for Brisbane..

Suddenly a few years down the track and he’s faced with being unloaded by the broncos.. Had he stuck around either us or Cronulla I reckon he’d be in a much better position..

A talent with a lot of baggage.
He's now going on 25 and it seems like yesterday he was touted as the next big thing. Not any more.

 

[BLM01]

His contract will be signed before the season starts.

As I have stated all along. He wants to stay at this club besides meeting with others. The money and fair enough hasd to be right and he deserves a 1st grade start but not on the wing and not on a bench.

 

[BLM01]

Well there you go, great news!

See Mary can coach...not

 

[Blood&Bandage]

Ford not a centre... Sailor/Dufty 1..lomax 3

Aitken and Lafai are centres????

 

[getsmarty]

Aitken and Lafai are centres????

Ford is a utility..backrower who can cover centres...

Aitken & Lafai are hopefully on the way out...once McGregor goes...

 

[randomdragon]

Sorry to go off topic but how could we even consider Ramsey when he’s not even in the top 30 or the development squad?

 

[getsmarty]

Sorry to go off topic but how could we even consider Ramsey when he’s not even in the top 30 or the development squad?

Ask McGregor....he knows the players well...just ask that Robinson bloke who left for the Cowboys...LOL

 

[muzby]

Sorry to go off topic but how could we even consider Ramsey when he’s not even in the top 30 or the development squad?

Because we have the brightest minds in football on this forum..

 

[NRLMad]

Ask McGregor....he knows the players well...just ask that Robinson bloke who left for the Cowboys...LOL

Like I get you. However Robinson had a few shots. He didn’t set the world on fire and I distinctly remember his passing being to fast. People dropped the ball a few times this year, if you pass to fast maybe you need to pick who you pass it at?

 

[rasaint]

My posts about Zac haven’t been about his ability to play NRL or kick pressure goals etc. He has proven he can do that.

For me the jury is out as to whether he is this outstanding player suppressed by the coach as many on the forum believe he is, McG is roundly criticised for being the problem ok, but still an exceptional player will still stand above the pack. I’m yet to see Zac play that really remarkable game , do something special. Step break tackles and sprint into the clear, charge through from 20 yards out and carry opposition players over the line with him etc. Even Aiken has done that on occasion.

Zac’s ability to for topline goal kicking is his outstanding feature at this stage.

The sharks uncovered Xerri last year who may be even younger than Zac. Now there is gifted player with frightening speed, who has shown what he can do, be it on the wing or centre. I’d take Xerri over Zac.

I think we are in for some more ordinary seasons. If Zac stays he will do best playing centre. I hope he is very successful this year. I also hope we don’t get caught paying overs to keep him.