Watch out Parramatta.
The Eels fell just short of a breakthrough premiership this season but their success could come at a cost.
The Daily Telegraphreports that the Dolphins and Bulldogs are circling their star halves, with both teams interested in halfback Mitchell Moses while the league’s newest franchise is also keen on Dylan Brown.
It comes after the Dolphins missed out on the signature of Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster, with Moses or Brown reportedly seen as ‘Plan B’ recruits for the 2024 season.
As for the Bulldogs, they are reported to have a $7 million recruitment war chest, with the aim of poaching Moses from Parramatta.
Both Moses and Brown are off-contract at the end of next season and are set to test their worth on the open market, leaving the Eels in a tricky position as they look to build on this year’s success.
Dolphins boss Terry Reader confirmed to The Telegraph that the franchise is in the market for either Brown or Moses, should they still be available on November 1.
“We are certainly in the market and nothing changes in that regard. We will continue what we are doing and making sure we sign players that we believe will be a good fit for our team,” he said.
“Now that we have clarity on Cameron Munster, we will continue negotiations with other players and their managers.”
Moses told The Telegraph he “loves” it at Parramatta and that “it’s only a matter of time” before his management sorts out his contract situation.
Brown is also “happy” at the Eels according to his manager Chris Orr, who told The Telegraph it would take a “massive deal” from a rival club to lure him elsewhere.
“The reality is Dylan is a different individual. He walks to the beat of his own drum,” Orr added.
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One has to ask how the Bulldogs have a $7mill warchest!!!???
They only atm have a few players signed for 2024.
Yes using the 7m logic is a kin to us saying we have a 9.8m warchest!
By the time you sign 30 players there is not much left over as I think the minimum is up around 110k and 4/6 development players are on 50k.
Start thinking about private sponsorships Parra. They call them TPA's but there are things that we can pay that don't get involved with breaking any ATO rules. Our major competion are doing it and an imaginative accountant should not have a problem...... Dyllan's family all expenses paid to or from NZ for the emotional stability of family members ( not to mention supporters) would be obvious as well as a career development plan at the end of his footy career. I'm sure the leagues club has lots of contracts that they can be handed out to friends of friends.
Nick is not a great putter but he can't and I'm sure doesn't rely on his golf game like he did once.
Munster showed loyalty, team mates and club over $$. Let's see what D Brown and Mosses do...
My nephew who is 6 months old kick a ball while on his stomach yesterday, that means Canterbury will be looking at him too.
Is nepotism sneaking into your commentary LB?
I think we will loose 1 if them I suspect it might be Moses I wouldn't blame more money less expectation
I think if one is to leave it'll be Brown but I think now both will stay.
Doubt it, he is dating the coaches daughter.
Depends how many pears 🍐🍐there are
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