Incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has made one other shock name in his Red V rebuild, handing star centre Zac Lomax a shot at carrying the No.1 jersey subsequent season.
Lomax, 23, will now reportedly compete with younger gun Tyrell Sloan for the fullback spot in 2024 based on The Daily Telegraph.
The spectacular centre signed a mammoth six-year contract in 2019, price a reported $700,000-per-season.
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At the time, Dragons powerbrokers believed Lomax could possibly be the membership’s long-term fullback and his contract mirrored the anticipated transfer.
However, throughout his 89-game NRL profession, Lomax has solely began two video games on the again and Sloan has since emerged because the membership’s first string No.1.
The 21-year-old has confirmed he has the attacking qualities to compete in first grade, showcasing his dazzling velocity to attain 14 tries in 30 video games.
However, Sloan has additionally confirmed inconsistent in defence and desires time to develop in to an everyday NRL participant.
Meanwhile, younger halfback Jayden Sullivan has reportedly requested a launch from the ultimate two years of his contract, having toured the Tigers amenities.
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The merger membership are reportedly the frontrunner to amass his companies, whereas the Knights have additionally reportedly put their identify within the hat to signal the proficient halfback.
However, Dragons powerbrokers have reportedly made it clear they won’t contribute to Sullivan’s $500,000-per-season wage.
With Josh Kerr and Moses Mbye already departing the membership and duo Zane Musgrove and Jaiyden Hunt free to go away — the Dragons may clear up vital cap area.
Flanagan may reportedly have round $1 million to signal gamers for subsequent season and 2025, together with his roster rebuild in full swing.
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