It will be a great challenge for Bellamy. If he succeeds in turning Lomax into a top‑class centre or more challenging a top-class fullback, it will strengthen his standing as a super coach. Although I am happy that Lomax has moved on from the Dragons, I am still looking forward to seeing how he develops within the Melbourne system.
I would have liked to have seen us give Lomax a genuine crack at playing fullback while playing for us. I am not sure if he would have succeeded. He is certainly good under the high ball. He would be good for returning the ball. He is very good at taking hit ups, like a lot of the good fullbacks do, such as Tedesco, Turbo, Edwards and others. He also would a decent last line of defence. The only 2 attributes I can think of that I am uncertain of, are would he have the passing game for the modern day fullback and was/is he quick enough over 10 to 20 metres? If I was Bellamy and he signs with them, I would be giving him a crack at fullback. He is one of the best wingers in the comp. Before he played first grade I remember saying he was either the best centre or best outside to back come through our juniors since Mark Gasnier and said he would play origin. There was a poster on the other forum who loved Aitken and who said he would play origin. I would debate with him about Lomax being a future origin player and that Aitken wasn't even a first grade centre. After Aitken left Saints, so did the Aitken fan poster.
I doubt it. Lomax stood to earn "big money" from the R360 deal and probably bigger money than anyone in the NRL is on and also much bigger money than any NRL winger makes
Parramatta Eels commence legal action to enforce agreement with Zac Lomax
The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.www.parraeels.com.au
I’m starting to think R360 was a smoke screen for Lomax to go to Melbourne this whole time.
I also don't know how well Lomax reads the play, or whether his decision‑making would consistently put him in the right parts of the field at critical moments.
He might have some personal issues. Seems like a good bloke. Was on hand to support Ramsey when he came back for example.
Bet he'd love to return here on a reduced salary. I'd welcome him back.
If he turns Lomax into a top class centre, that won't reflect well on Griffin, Flanno or Ryles.