Lomax Out, Tigers Walk, and the Perth Power Struggle

Kenty and Woz unpack Parramatta’s latest injury gut punch, the Wests Tigers’ stadium standoff, the politics torpedoing Perth expansion, and more in this Kenty Blitz.​​

The Eels’ injury nightmare: Zac Lomax sidelined

Parramatta’s faint resurgence—sparked by a win over St George Illawarra—hits a wall with Zac Lomax out up to six weeks after fracturing a foot bone, the same tricky issue sidelining Mitchell Moses. It’s a double whammy for New South Wales coach Laurie Daley, who eyed Lomax as a starting winger; Kent says Daley will want him match‑hardened with one or two club games before Origin.

Kent’s reshuffle fix if Lomax misses out: shift Stephen Crichton to wing for his defensive nous, slot Latrell Mitchell into centre with Bradman Best.​

The Wests Tigers stadium ultimatum

Tigers CEO Shane Richardson delivers a stark warning: cough up $100 million to upgrade Campbelltown Stadium, or the club walks. Kent backs him, slamming Campbelltown as one of the NRL’s worst venues and a victim of political neglect in a “safe seat”, while “swing seat” Penrith scores shiny new facilities.​

Leichhardt Oval clings to “soul” but lacks corporate boxes, decent toilets and bars, making it tougher to sustain as a top‑flight home.​

Perth and the AFL “bullies”

The implosion of the Perth North Sydney Bears bid draws Kent’s ire towards the AFL. He accuses WA Premier Roger Cook of buckling under pressure from AFL‑heavy local media and Channel 7’s Kerry Stokes, prioritising footy’s dominance over NRL entry.

Kent is bullish on Bears chairman Peter V’landys reviving the franchise before his term ends, perhaps via New Zealand.​

Seibold cuddles DCE

Post a Storm thrashing, Manly coach Anthony Seibold unusually fielded questions on Daly Cherry-Evans’ exit for him. Kent pins Sea Eagles’ woes more on Tom Trbojevic’s absence than DCE drama—the team just looks rudderless without their star fullback.

Rugby Union’s “clueless” administration

Kent tears into Rugby Union’s shrinking TV deal and “clueless” bosses, blaming Northern Hemisphere rule tweaks for killing the “running rugby” Southern fans crave. With NRL expansion to 19 teams, he predicts a talent raid on Super Rugby, offering double the salary cap and higher stakes.​

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