Zac Lomax’s position in the Dragons backline is uncertain after Shane Flanagan confirmed Jack Bird would return to the centres in 2024 with Tyrell Sloan at fullback.
Lomax has trained at fullback and centre in the pre-season, but his path to both positions looks blocked by Moses Suli, Bird and Sloan.
Speaking on SEN radio, Flanagan revealed Bird will be used as a centre and five-eighth back-up in 2024 after playing mostly in the back row last season.
We’ve moved him to the centres,” Flanagan said on SEN radio.
“He’ll predominantly play, I would hope so, most of his footy in the centres.
“He could play a little bit of five-eighth if we have an injury or form, but that’s where he’ll play most of his footy, at right centre.
“He’s done a really good job, he’s lost a lot of weight and put on muscle, I’m looking for a really good season.”
While Lomax has trained at fullback, Flanagan revealed Sloan’s speed gives him the edge in the No.1 battle and hopes he can have a similar impact to Broncos superstar Reece Walsh at the back for the Dragons.
“Sloan is a fullback down and out, that’s his best position,” Flanagan said.
