Latest player to commit to Saints until 2022.
Latest player to commit to Saints until 2022.
Pleased that he’s re-signed but I do question the length of the contract. Really can’t see why we’d hand a 4 year deal to someone who’s never going to leave out of choice and will be 32 at the end of this deal? Anyway, Thompson next hopefully.
Great news. Best 6 in the league last year & Saints through and through.
There’s nothing more likely to upset a player and force his departure than undervaluing him because of perceived loyalty to you. With players now having been full time professionals throughout their careers and able to live a lifestyle conducive to longevity, the ability to play well into their thirties has become more prevalent. In addition, he’s a current international able to provide quality input at either half back or fullback in an era short of such players in the UK hence why Wakefield and Wigan were prepared to sign Brough and Sammut and Castleford tried various players last year to overcome the loss of Hardaker and Gale.
Super League history has shown that Saints’ unwillingness to give older players extended contracts only resulted in the loss of the likes of Gilmour, Long and Pryce before they reached the end of their shelf life so I am pleased that they appear to have learned that lesson.
Just be grateful that Saints haven’t done anything to push Lomax out and instead rely solely on Richardson to fill one of the half back berths!
There are some people who would whinge if they won the lottery.
Great stuff 4 year deal fully deserved and earned , a Saints lad through and through , made my day this .
roy litherland it's happened i told you it would
Good news and very happy for Lomax.
I don't think there is a more dedicated player at the club. He's the current version of Paul Wellens, he would give abything for this club. He's had some terrible injuries and proved pretty much every doubter wrong. Great versatility and providing he continues to stay injury free, he'll be a great asset for us. 1st choice 6 and a very good full back too, what's not to like?
Originally Posted by Despondent Dave
Good news for the club, the fans and Jonny too. As previously mentioned, if we can tie up Holbrook and Thompson, it will be good business by the club.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional
One of the unrecognised form players in his position and in the competition in 2018, he’s stayed injury free for a few years now and he’s a key player to the squad.
I have to say that I was slightly disappointed when I saw the “check your inbox” message. I think disappointed is the wrong word because I am very happy we’ve tied down Lomax but I was really hoping we’d get Luke Thompson or Justin Holbrook tied down to a new deal.
Hopefully we can win some more silverware for the proper Saints lads like Lomax and Roby, who’ve given their all for the club but at the end of the day, are one of us and if not gifted Rugby League players, they’d be on the West Terrace.
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Great news. His career had one foot in the grave a few years back when he was cursed with those injuries but he’s managed to turn it around. I can’t think of many players who deserve success as much as Lomax. My tip for the 2019 man of steel before the season started.
screaming in the family corner, scaring the kiddies
If we didn’t offer him 4 years because of past injuries that he (touch wood) appears to have got over, then there’d be a queue of other clubs who would
I would have given him three years, but not four.