Eels star Zac Lomax is scheduled for some time off the field mere days after his heroic performance by the golden-point player against the Dragons .
The 25-year-old secured a victory with a field goal during overtime, leading to an emotionally charged moment as he defeated his previous team at CommBank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nevertheless, subsequent scans have shown that Lomax sustained a fracture in his foot. Parramatta officially confirmed this information on Wednesday.
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The wing player, known for his goal-kicking abilities, is anticipated to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks, which also raises questions about his eligibility for the upcoming State of Origin match with the Blues.
NSW coach Laurie Daley had previously planned to include Lomax in the starting lineup as a winger for the opening match of the series, but now Lomax will have to rush his recovery timeline to make sure he’s ready.
Lomax shared a collection of images from Parramatta's victory in round five on his Instagram page on Tuesday evening, along with the comment "BRB Fam."
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This represents yet another significant setback for the Eels, as they are currently deprived of their captain, Mitchell Moses, and forward player Jack Williams, both out until round nine.
Moses and Lomax stand out as two of the club's top performers.