News NRL 2023: Speculation growing Mitch Moses could leave Parramatta, sign with Tigers or Bulldogs

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NRL market watch 2023: Bulldogs withdraw interest in Mitchell Moses | Daily Telegraph
A major domino has fallen Parramatta’s way with Canterbury officially withdrawing interest in signing star playmaker Mitchell Moses.

After more than six months of negotiations, the Eels are now favourites to retain their most important player with the Wests Tigers the only opposition left duelling for the 28-year-old.

Apprehensive and doubtful prior to Christmas that they would be able to keep Moses, the Eels are now confident of locking down their gun long-term.

Moses’ confidence as a player under Eels coach Brad Arthur, his partnership with rising star Dylan Brown and the prospect of playing regular finals footy are three major factors in Parramatta advancing to the box seat.

Parramatta are now the favourites to keep their star half-back Mitch Moses, after the Bulldogs pulled out of the race for his signature. Picture: Getty Images.
Parramatta are now the favourites to keep their star half-back Mitch Moses, after the Bulldogs pulled out of the race for his signature. Picture: Getty Images.
Canterbury, in the process of a stunning rebuild, were considered the lead threat to the Eels.

However, the Bulldogs informed Moses’ management late last week that they are no longer in a position to advance negotiations.

The Canterbury hierarchy had originally met with Moses about the prospect of partnering five-eighth Matt Burton in the halves at Belmore.

However, the acquisition of teen half Karl Oloapu from the Broncos - rated the best 18-year-old in the country - and the impressive pre-season of Kyle Flanagan led the Dogs to put an end to discussions with Moses.

The Bulldogs future halves stock is still bright, after the acquisition of young half Karl Oloapu from Brisbane. Picture: Zak Simmonds
The Bulldogs future halves stock is still bright, after the acquisition of young half Karl Oloapu from Brisbane. Picture: Zak Simmonds
Parramatta have played a patient game with Moses, allowing him the time to exhaust his options elsewhere, whilst also refusing to enter a bidding war for his signature.

The Eels haven’t moved on their original offer tabled prior to Christmas, believing the deal reflects the club’s eagerness to ensure Moses stays in the blue and gold.

The re-signing last December of Brown, until at least the end of 2025, would also be a significant influence on Moses’ call.

The pair formed one of the most damaging attacking combinations in 2022, evidenced by the Eels advancing to their first grand final since 2009.
 
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Looks like you got it wrong BTOWN, B/Vibe ,Horsey!images.jpeg-4.jpg
 
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TalDog said:
NRL market watch 2023: Bulldogs withdraw interest in Mitchell Moses | Daily Telegraph
A major domino has fallen Parramatta’s way with Canterbury officially withdrawing interest in signing star playmaker Mitchell Moses.

After more than six months of negotiations, the Eels are now favourites to retain their most important player with the Wests Tigers the only opposition left duelling for the 28-year-old.

Apprehensive and doubtful prior to Christmas that they would be able to keep Moses, the Eels are now confident of locking down their gun long-term.

Moses’ confidence as a player under Eels coach Brad Arthur, his partnership with rising star Dylan Brown and the prospect of playing regular finals footy are three major factors in Parramatta advancing to the box seat.

Parramatta are now the favourites to keep their star half-back Mitch Moses, after the Bulldogs pulled out of the race for his signature. Picture: Getty Images.
Parramatta are now the favourites to keep their star half-back Mitch Moses, after the Bulldogs pulled out of the race for his signature. Picture: Getty Images.
Canterbury, in the process of a stunning rebuild, were considered the lead threat to the Eels.

However, the Bulldogs informed Moses’ management late last week that they are no longer in a position to advance negotiations.

The Canterbury hierarchy had originally met with Moses about the prospect of partnering five-eighth Matt Burton in the halves at Belmore.

However, the acquisition of teen half Karl Oloapu from the Broncos - rated the best 18-year-old in the country - and the impressive pre-season of Kyle Flanagan led the Dogs to put an end to discussions with Moses.

The Bulldogs future halves stock is still bright, after the acquisition of young half Karl Oloapu from Brisbane. Picture: Zak Simmonds
The Bulldogs future halves stock is still bright, after the acquisition of young half Karl Oloapu from Brisbane. Picture: Zak Simmonds
Parramatta have played a patient game with Moses, allowing him the time to exhaust his options elsewhere, whilst also refusing to enter a bidding war for his signature.

The Eels haven’t moved on their original offer tabled prior to Christmas, believing the deal reflects the club’s eagerness to ensure Moses stays in the blue and gold.

The re-signing last December of Brown, until at least the end of 2025, would also be a significant influence on Moses’ call.

The pair formed one of the most damaging attacking combinations in 2022, evidenced by the Eels advancing to their first grand final since 2009.
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I still don't believe anything regarding this.. Tigers said the same thing allegedly according to the DT lol. Until he signs a contract, then it's still up in the air.
 
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Heckler said:
I still don't believe anything regarding this.. Tigers said the same thing allegedly according to the DT lol. Until he signs a contract, then it's still up in the air.
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My guess it’s Gus’s direct comments and the fact we signed this kid for 4 years.
 
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Heckler said:
I still don't believe anything regarding this.. Tigers said the same thing allegedly according to the DT lol. Until he signs a contract, then it's still up in the air.
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It’s safe to say though that the bulldogs don’t want to go into a bidding war and have dropped out.
 
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Tigers massive deal is what made us walk couldn’t match it
 
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Not that gus doesnt pay overs wont get into a bidding war we got heaps of money
 
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Bulldogsteve said:
a few others were claiming they had mail also
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Well, if the story has any truth to it then they probably did have mail that we were interested in Moses and discussed options..

Unless you were actually part of those discussions, how can you comment?
 
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Heckler said:
We never said we were after him in the first place to say we've dropped out lol.
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Gus basically confirmed we were in for him tho

Guess would be Tigers went way too big $$$ or we're deep in negotiations with a certain 28 year old to plug in until Oloapu is ready
 
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Bazildog said:
Well, if the story has any truth to it then they probably did have mail that we were interested in Moses and discussed options..

Unless you were actually part of those discussions, how can you comment?
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Said it from day one mate
 
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