Zac Lomax has reiterated that he will be playing centre next season at the Eels, with the Kangaroos winger declaring his move from the Dragons “was the best decision I could have made” despite coming off a career year in the Red V jersey. Lomax spent seven seasons with St George Illawarra but has joined Parramatta on a four-year deal despite having the best year of his career on the wing, with his club form earning him debuts with the Blues and Kangaroos. He’ll join an Eels side that only avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a final round win over the Wests Tigers, with experienced heads Clint Gutherson, Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard all leaving for Jason Ryles’ first season in charge.
“I needed a different way in my footy career, and I feel for me it was the best decision I could have made. I’m super looking forward to it,” said Lomax who is still very close to his former teammates having attended Blake Lawrie’s wedding on the weekend. “I just wanted to get out of my comfort zone.
I’d been there for a long time, but ultimately I wanted to win. “I don’t feel where that team (Eels) finished this year is how they’re going to go next year. I feel that with the team and the club at Parra, we’re going to have a really successful year.
” Lomax will start pre-season training with Parramatta in the coming weeks, but he’s already chatted extensively with Ryles about his desire to return to centre. “Everyone seems to have their opinion. I’ve on.
