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And yet, most of the merkins didn't want one. Maybe they would've had to give up some money in exchange?
That's how you can use some cap space.....
Too right! And we should have competition points added next year so we have no chance of winning another spoon. That's the deterrent we need.
We’ve gone for youth and leg speed mate.
Legend Johnny.Had some trouble with this guys.
NRL 2025: Parramatta Eels set to work with Mitchell Moses to erase contract clauses
Parramatta are set to work with Mitchell Moses to erase certain clauses from his contract, a move which could see the star halfback play out the remainder of his glittering career at the Eels.
In what would be a major coup, Kangaroos and NSW halfback Mitch Moses is poised to play-out the remainder of his glittering career at Parramatta.
This masthead has been told that the Eels are planning to work with Moses on erasing contract clauses which allow him to leave after 2027 and 2028.
The clauses remain in his deal right now but preliminary moves to eradicate them have begun.
Moses signed an extension last May to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2026 — with options in his favour for 2027 and 2028.
Under the current contract structure, Moses could be a free agent after next season.
The 30-year-old is in career-best form with the club desperate for their gun halfback to end his stellar career at the Eels.
The Eels are planning to work with Mitchell Moses on erasing contract clauses which allow him to leave the club. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
If the two parties can agree on the get-out stipulation being struck out then Moses would almost certainly push through and finish at Parramatta.
Some at Parramatta would, ideally, seek to have all such clauses eliminated although club officials were reluctant to discuss any details around a player’s contract.
Players at rival clubs have agreed to take out clauses through financial inducement, meaning their contract would have to be re-registered with the NRL.
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown also has contract clauses.
Brown signed an unusual deal at the end of 2022 which keeps him at Parramatta until 2025 with an option to remain at the club until 2031.
Mitchell Moses is happy with his footy at Parramatta. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images
Moses has never been happier with his rugby league and Parramatta is delighted with his form and influence at the club.
There is still a chance Moses may elect to retain the clauses and test his market value in coming years. The two parties have time to reach a united decision, given Moses has a long-term deal.
Other NRL clubs are also looking to remove clauses slipped into contracts by player agents.
Mitchell Moses is a leading candidate for Parramatta’s captaincy in 2025. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
New Eels coach Jason Ryles hasn’t appointed his 2025 captain with Moses a leading candidate along with Junior Paulo. There is a leadership vacancy gap given Clint Gutherson has joined St George Illawarra.
Moses’ responsibilities at Parramatta will increase this coming season given Gutherson’s departure.
The incumbent Australian and Blues halfback returned to Parramatta in 2017 and played in the Eels’ 2022 grand final.
He once said: “I’ve been an Eels supporter since I was a kid.”
Moses inspired NSW to an epic State of Origin triumph this year before helping propel Australia to a post-season Pacific Championships final victory.
The Eels face a tough opening game next season via an away game to Melbourne. Parramatta are $4 outsiders with the Storm $1.22 favourites, according to TAB.
You seem to be a bit of an expert on the Fainu brothers? So you would be aware that Sione has been with the Tigers for 3 years (not 1) and doesnt currently have a contract with the Tigers?
Im not convinced he is the guy. Tigers had a plan, that he would serve a 2 year apprenticeship under Sheens and the morons running the club (that are thankfully no longer there) punted Sheens and dropped benji in with no experience within a year.
It would be funny if they dropped off a few other targets on the market by putting all there eggs into Paps and missing out.
i thought I read here he was coming to Parra?
Nah we don't like Oakhill College alumini for some reason.
