Lomax’s startled Request for Arthur’s contract denied as pressure mounts on struggling coach
Zac Lomax’s request to have a clause tying his future to that of struggling coach Brad Arthur was reportedly turned down by Eels powerbrokers.
Aiming to play under Arthur, with whom he had dinner before signing a contract, Lomax committed to the Parramatta club for four years prior to the 2025 campaign.
Bosses at Parramatta declined to include the clause, putting more and more pressure on Arthur following a run of subpar performances.
He has a deal in place that expires at the end of 2025, but if the Eels don’t play playoff football again, it’s said that club powerbrokers will review his term.
After losing to the Panthers in the 2022 grand final and being outmatched by their cross-town rivals, Arthur’s team finished outside the top eight in 2023.
Powerbrokers at the Eels are said to have stated unequivocally that they will not guarantee Arthur’s job as head coach after 2025.
The Parramatta players have allegedly been refused when they have tried to link their contracts to their coach’s.
According to reports, Lomax’s new contract is worth roughly $2.6 million, or $650,000 every season.
He was expected to make $850,000 with the Dragons the following season, so this is a huge pay drop.
