Mitchell Moses

[Captain Apollo]

The reason that players like Moses, and even Luke Brooks, get paid big bucks is because there aren't that many decent halfbacks or five eights available to sign. Hence due to a lack of supply, and high demand, well you can work out the rest.

 

[Exsilium]

The reason that players like Moses, and even Luke Brooks, get paid big bucks is because there aren't that many decent halfbacks or five eights available to sign. Hence due to a lack of supply, and high demand, well you can work out the rest.

This is a big issue but if you look at the development teams like Penrith, they tend to prepare more young players for FG over a set period of time, making them more appealing to other teams. Take Sean O'Sullivan. Played a great cameo role with Penrith and his value went up and he got his FG spot.

It comes down to how teams develop their players and developing halves when you have an established half, isn't a huge focus as you're likely to stick with the Moses', Brooks, Keary's etc before giving these younger halves a chance.

That and teams have a fear of dropping their star half, even for several games, as the managers just shop them elsewhere and mediocrity never gets punished.

 

[Captain Apollo]

This is a big issue but if you look at the development teams like Penrith, they tend to prepare more young players for FG over a set period of time, making them more appealing to other teams. Take Sean O'Sullivan. Played a great cameo role with Penrith and his value went up and he got his FG spot.

It comes down to how teams develop their players and developing halves when you have an established half, isn't a huge focus as you're likely to stick with the Moses', Brooks, Keary's etc before giving these younger halves a chance.

That and teams have a fear of dropping their star half, even for several games, as the managers just shop them elsewhere and mediocrity never gets punished.

No offence but Sean O'Sullivan is not necessarily a good example to cite per se. He made his first grade debut at the Roosters in 2018 where he played 1 first grade game. He moved to the Broncos in 2019 on a 2 year deal where he played 8 first grade games in that period. Then he went to the Warriors in 2021 where he played 12 games. 2022 he went to Penrith where he played 11 games before he moved to the Dolphins this year. So considering none of those teams bar the Dolphins thought him worth keeping to be a starting halfback......

 

[soc123_au]

No offence but Sean O'Sullivan is not necessarily a good example to cite per se. He made his first grade debut at the Roosters in 2018 where he played 1 first grade game. He moved to the Broncos in 2019 on a 2 year deal where he played 8 first grade games in that period. Then he went to the Warriors in 2021 where he played 12 games. 2022 he went to Penrith where he played 11 games before he moved to the Dolphins this year. So considering none of those teams bar the Dolphins thought him worth keeping to be a starting halfback......

Late bloomer. He is no superstar, but he is pretty good at following a game plan. With Katoa as the other half it seems to be working.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Late bloomer. He is no superstar, but he is pretty good at following a game plan. With Katoa as the other half it seems to be working.

Working is an understatement.

Good luck to SOS.

 

[BuffaloRules]

What an utter flog this bloke is…

In the refs face all game and then stayed down for a penalty and went the CC

Ref seemed to have had enough and evened things up

 

[Munky]

His win rate in the NRL dipped below 50% with this game.

Obviously freaking out that he'll likely retire a career loser.

 

[innsaneink]

Eels : Round 5

Mitchell Moses and Jason Ryles chat to the media after their Round 5 clash against the Wests Tigers

www.nrl.com

 

[glockers]

Eels : Round 5

Mitchell Moses and Jason Ryles chat to the media after their Round 5 clash against the Wests Tigers

www.nrl.com

I think Mitch didn't get the giant size Dairy Milk Egg this year, just a small bunny. He seems upset.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Move along Trent, there’s a new Karen in town

 

[Exsilium]

If you look at how Jock Madden carried himself during and after the game, you’ll notice a big difference in attitude.

Jock didn’t carry on, just did his business and got the job done.

 

[Captain Apollo]

I dunno why, but the way Moses carries on when he's on the field whingeing to the referees the name "little bitch" always pops into my mind. Might be unfair but it's the emotion he evokes in me.

 

[yobbo84]

I dunno why, but the way Moses carries on when he's on the field whingeing to the referees the name "little bitch" always pops into my mind. Might be unfair but it's the emotion he evokes in me.

Now you know how everyone else feels about your captain

 

[Vic Mackey]

Easter Monday is a big occasion. Last year Luai and Turuva lost their heads, this year Mitch did. Admittedly the touching of the ref is a big no no but in the grand scheme of things its not the end of the world.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

 

[wittyfan]

All I will say is that it was fitting that the referee wore orange and black yesterday.

 

[Nealo 12]

Biggest surprise is this thread is only on its second page

 

[no name]

I’m sure Frizell would have found Moses not getting suspended interesting.
I don’t think he should have but Frizell got suspended for way less.

 

[AKA Das Hassler]

All I will say is that it was fitting that the referee wore orange and black yesterday.

Ya feel cheated?....good.

 

[T-Boon]

As an Eels fan I say the good news is he is still a great player and it will be good that he needs to take full control with Pezet out - Pezet should be in reserves at this point.
I noticed Moses touched the ref at least 4 times during the game. That needs to stop and yes he should calm down when addressing the ref. It was a tough game for him as captain with all the injuries and previous injuries from illegal play and also some tough calls against his team like that Williams one on the try line. That a massive call.