Eels land Zac Lomax despite massive $200k pay cut…

The Eels have reportedly landed a huge signing coup with Zac Lomax set to sign a bumper contract four-year deal to join Brad Arthur’s outfit.

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April 12, 2024 – 6:05PM

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The Eels have reportedly landed a huge coup, with Dragons star Zac Lomax set to sign a bumper contract worth $2.6 million to join Brad Arthur’s outfit.

According to the SMH, Lomax’s fresh deal will span over four years, with the finer details reportedly being finalised.

Lomax was granted a release from the final two years of his St George Illawarra contract last week, meaning he is now free to sign with rivals for the 2025 season and beyond.

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The 24-year-old is set to play in the centres at the Eels and the club are expected to announce the coup as early as next week.

Lomax was set to earn $850,000 in 2025 and $875,000 in 2026 at the Dragons, but has taken a significant pay cut to join the Parramatta side for around $650,000 per-year.

Eels powerbrokers are also reportedly angling to see him join the club before the 2025 season and haven’t given up hope he will wear the blue and gold strip sooner.