Parramatta have six months to usher Mitchell Moses into the million-dollar club or risk their star half heading to the open market.
News Corp understands that there is every chance Moses will explore his options if his representatives and the club fail to reach agreement on an extension in coming months.
The Eels, having only just put contract negotiations with some of their biggest names in the rear view mirror, have no time to rest.
Moses aside, they have a six-month window to extend the deals of Moses, Will Penisini, Nathan Brown, Dylan Brown, Jake Arthur, Bryce Cartwright and Shaun Lane.
All would have no trouble finding a home elsewhere on the open market.
Moses, however, shapes as the most daunting prospect for the Eels as they cast their gaze towards November 1 as he eyes a six figure pay rise.
The Eels superstar has an option in his contract for the 2024 season but he is unlikely to take that up unless there is a million-dollar commitment down the track given he is now regarded among the elite No. 7s in the game.
Daly Cherry-Evans has been a member of the million-dollar club for some time.
Nathan Cleary is well and truly in that wage bracket. So too Ben Hunt, who is coming to the end of a lucrative deal that has paid him seven figures for some time.
It’s an elite field but Moses doesn’t look out of place. His future shapes as one of the big talking points as clock ticks down to November 1, when more than 150 players worth more than $50 million will enter the final year of their current deals, making them free to sign deals with rival clubs.
Moses has a handful of teammates who the club would be keen to extend. Dylan Brown has rediscovered his best touch. Brown will earn $800,000 in his final year. The Eels have already opened negotiations with centre Penisini, who is regarded as one of the best young players in the game and can double his $250,000 salary.
Jake Arthur, son of Parramatta coach Brad, has already been offered to the Melbourne Storm and his future at the Eels may hinge on whether the club is able to reach new deals with Brown and Moses.
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No problem, Brad has earmarked Jake for the role.
In all honesty , Moses hasn't been as good as people wish to believe during his stint. Has been a pass mark but hasn't exactly lit the world on fire. Is he a game breaker ? No. Is he replaceable ? Yes. Would I be happy for him to be re-signed at this stage , yeah.
we are a dumb club with all these player options. We are soft at the table. Unfortunately half backs aren't easy to come by otherwise I'd say let him walk if he wishes to walk , but it's a sellers market with HBs so he's kinda in the drivers seat , but let's be real here if we want to be a real threat , we should chase Munster and shuffle a bit and pack Mitch's bags for him.
Moses has 4 Dally M scores of 3 points and one one point....he was running second to Paperhouzin...... what's your excuse David?
The dally M is a ridiculous measu of ones ability . If you're a good player in a team of nuffies you're a shoe in for 3 points . If you're a good player in a team of good players , you're going to have your points less often. Mitch beating Munster for example means fuck all.
Let's keep Moses, play JA at 6, and put Brown at centre...oh wait we tried that...
Agree
Well at least the football department are willing to offload JA that's probably the best resolution to this whole thing. We must keep Moses he's an elite half these days.
That's not much signing news. I can't see Mitch Moses staying at the Eels.
maybe look at burton if moses leaves
Shoulda signed Adam Reynolds when we had the chance
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