Parramatta Eels reject Wests Tigers request for a Clint Gutherson, Moses swap.

DAVID RICCIO, EXCLUSIVE, The Sunday Telegraph12 minutes agoTHE Parramatta Eels have firmly rejected a behind-the-scenes pitch by the Wests Tigers to release Clint Gutherson as a trade for theimmediate release of five-eighth Mitchell Moses.In a major development to the already protracted release process of Moses to the Eels, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal the acquisition of Gutherson had been identified by the Tigers heirarchy as a solution toallowing the 22-year-oldplaymaker to leave Concord immediately.It has been 33 days since Moses announced he was quitting the Tigers and that he also wanted an immediate release to commence a three-year deal with the Eels.To date, Tigers coach Ivan Cleary has remained undecided on when, or if Moses will be released this season.The Eels are eager for Moses to be wearing blue and gold as soon as possible, leading the Tigers to suggest to the Parramatta heirarchy, on more than one ocassion, that a player-swap would be the quickest solution for Moses to be released.Gutherson, who can play any position in the Eels backline, was identified by the Tigers as the player they wanted.It was a proposal the Eels management quickly rejected.Signed by Eels coach Brad Arthur from Manly in 2016, Gutherson is considered a highly-valued member of the Parramatta squad, who at 22, continues to develop as a footballer.After nine NRL rounds, Gutherson is already just one line-break away from equaling the total of 10, he managed to manufacture over 24 games last year.His five tries in nine matches this season for the Eels was also a major consideration ahead of his City Origin selection this afternoon.Despite knocking the Gutherson-Moses swap-proposal on the head, the Eels remain in regualr contact with the Tigers, who are adamant that they’ll only release the former NSW Under-20’s half when they’re ready too.The return from injury of halfback Luke Brooks a fortnight go was originally mooted as a potental trigger for letting Moses go to the Eels, as is the potential mid-season signing of New Zealand Warriors utility Tuimoala Lolohea, who Cleary met with last week.Although considered a long-shot, the Eels haven’t given up hope that should Lolohea join the Tigers immediately, Moses could join Parramatta ahead of their clash with the SydneyRoosters at Allianz Stadium next Sunday.After three consecutive victories, the Eels have restored confidence to their play and are hopeful of adding further spice to their attack against the Roosters, with fullback Bevan French pushing to return from a knee injury.

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MontoEel May 6, 2017 at 10:07pm

I cannot believe the audacity of the West Tigers football club to even remotely ask for Gutherson as a swap for Mitchell Moses! Ivan Cleary should hang his head in shame! He's a real piece of art is Cleary and as sneaky as they come.
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > MontoEel May 6, 2017 at 10:28pm
  
  Its a standard proposition these days, player swaps are common place.
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- MontoEel May 6, 2017 at 10:46pm
  
  X2
- Barney Bear May 7, 2017 at 10:21am
  
  We should swap Alex Twal for Moses-he is going to the tigers anyway in 2018 so why not now-a win/win solution
macca May 6, 2017 at 10:23pm

No way not a chance
MontoEel May 6, 2017 at 10:38pm

Just like avatar swaps, you should swap yours Snake.
eels2037 May 6, 2017 at 10:39pm

is he kidding like a more realistic ask would be dargan and the fresh prince but gutho hell no mate you can fuck right off
eels2037 May 6, 2017 at 10:41pm

snake stick with it
- MontoEel > eels2037 May 6, 2017 at 10:45pm
  
  Don't encourage the young fella, Eels 2037! Can't you see he's crying out for help
  - Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > MontoEel May 6, 2017 at 10:49pm
    
    Monts im in my 40s lol

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