This talented half back had plenty of speed and made an impact in the 2009 season as he demonstrated his potential as a first team player. Jonny played on the wing and at full back, netting two tries and landing a goal in that campaign. This naturally attacking player scored his tries in June 2009 against Hull and Castleford and converted a try against Catalans Dragons in the lst league match of the season.

The 2010 season finished with an empty trophy cabinet at the Saints but the side creditably made it to the Challenge Cup Semi Final and a fifth successive Grand Final. Jonny emerged as an energetic player with a full set of skills. He could also be relied upon to finish off some stunning tries.


Never the less the players responded magnificently by reaching an eleventh consecutive Challenge Cup Semi Final and a record breaking sixth successive Grand Final. However, a sour taste of disappointment featured as the Saints lost to Wigan in the Challenge Cup and Leeds came back strongly in the last twenty minutes of the Grand Final to dampen the spirits. The season was marked by the emergence of young players who cemented their positions in the first team and demanded their inclusion in the big games. Most prominent amongst these youngsters was Jonny Lomax.

This season saw Jonny break into the headlines in a big way. he was voted Man of Steel Young Player of the Year and was rewarded with a call up to the England squad for the end of season Four Nations tournament.

The 2013 season witnessed a positional change for Jonny when he established a regular selection at full back. This proved most effective as he utlised his speed and anticipation to make vital breaks or finish off moves with some sensational tries.

The Saints lifted the Super League Trophy and League Leaders Shield in 2014 but sDly Jonny missed out as he had to sit out the second half of the campaign with a serious injury. The following seasons proved what a quality player was fot the Saints. He could adapt easily to any role in the back division. In 2018 Jonny scored 17 tries in his best ever season for the club as the Saints carried off the League Leaders Shield. That campaign saw Jonny operated a very successful half back partnership with a young Danny Richardson as the Saints turned on some scintillating rugby.

On th winter national scene Jonny played in all of England`s matches against New Zealand. His efforts for the club were rewarded with a Testimonial in 2019.

Dave Dooley