Overview
- An expedited two-day hearing is set for February 12–13 after mediation over Lomax’s proposed move to Melbourne Storm collapsed.
- Parramatta says Lomax agreed to a release in 2025 that prevents him from signing with an NRL rival without the Eels’ written consent until October 31, 2028, with the agreement registered with the NRL.
- Lomax’s legal team plans to contest the clause as an unlawful restraint of trade, with Alex (Adam) Casselden SC and Ramy Qutami acting for him and Arthur Moses SC representing the Eels.
- The court was told the Eels are issuing subpoenas to the Storm, Lomax’s agent Clinton Schifcofske and his solicitor Ramy Qutami for material about the proposed deal.
- Talks broke down after Melbourne reportedly offered $200,000 in compensation and the Eels pushed for greater value, including a like-for-like player swap, following the R360 competition’s delay to 2028.