Lomax praised for 'mental toughness' as Origin awaits
He might not want to play on the wing, but the form of Zac Lomax across the opening six rounds of the NRL season has catapulted him into State of Origin contention.
The 24-year-old has been brilliant for the Dragons to start the year, crossing for five tries while averaging 187 run metres and five tackle breaks per game in his new role.
Lomax was shifted from the centres to the wing by new coach Shane Flanagan, with the decision ultimately leading to the Temora product requesting a release from the club.
He will join the Eels on a four-year deal in 2025 and despite his desire to leave the Red V, it hasn’t shown in Lomax’s performances and it’s put him in line for a NSW debut under new head coach Michael Maguire.
Speaking on Nine’s 100% Footy, league great Paul Gallen pushed for the selection of Lomax for the Blues and expressed his disbelief at the situation at the Saints.
“I can’t understand why people keep saying he’s a centre,” Gallen said.
“He has played centre his whole career and we have never considered him to be an Origin player, he’s never been in the conversation.
“He is playing so well at the moment and he would be my Origin winger today – when he played centre, he was never considered to be that type of player.
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