Zac Lomax’s NRL future unclear as Dragons confirm 2024 departure

April 4, 2024 6:29 am.by Staff Writer

Zac Lomax To Depart Dragons — Which club will Zac Lomax end up with for 2025 onwards?

Zac Lomax’s future in the NRL post-2024 is up in the air following the St George Illawarra Dragons’ announcement of his departure at the end of the 2024 NRL season.

Despite signing an extension until 2026, both parties have decided to part ways.

“This move clears things up for Zac and the club, allowing us to plan ahead for seasons,” stated Dragons CEO Ryan Webb.

“It gives us room to refine our team roster and manage our budget while Zac can look towards his next chapter.”

Lomax’s dissatisfaction reportedly arose from Shane Flanagan moving him to the wing to accommodate Jack Bird’s return to the centres.

The 24-year-old, who has mainly played as a centre in his 97-game NRL career, was surprised by this change since a shift to fullback never materialised.

Despite his solid performance at the start of the season in his wing role, Lomax and his management sought an early release several times, ultimately leading to his anticipated exit from the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2025.

Will Parramatta Eels sign Zac Lomax?

The Parramatta Eels have emerged as suitors for Lomax due to their need for depth in their backline.

Only Will Penisini and Maika Sivo are regular starters under Brad Arthur, with Bailey Simonsson facing injury setbacks.

Lomax’s addition would strengthen Parramatta’s backline, offering a threat in the air and complementing Mitch Moses’ precise kicking skills.

While he has only scored more than 10 tries in a season once, his ability to offload and break tackles consistently results in around eight try assists per year.