The Moses’s now dictating who can work in the media ?

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A senior journalist was reportedly removed from Channel 9’s 100% Footy program on Monday night at the request of Parramatta Eels star Mitchell Moses and his manager, Isaac Moses. This development underscores the significant influence Isaac Moses holds within the NRL landscape. Previously, he managed the “Big Four” at the Wests Tigers—James Tedesco, Luke Brooks, Aaron Woods, and Mitchell Moses—during a pivotal contract period, resulting in only Brooks re-signing with the club .

Isaac Moses’s influence has been a topic of discussion in rugby league circles. In 2020, the NRL deregistered him after finding he had breached his obligations as an accredited agent by assisting a client, Tim Mannah, in providing false evidence during an investigation . Despite this, he has since regained his accreditation and continues to be a prominent figure in player management.

The incident involving the journalist’s removal from 100% Footy raises questions about the extent of player and agent influence over media content in the NRL. It also highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and control within the sport’s media coverage.

Interesting blog, Wiz. I haven't read it all so apologies if I'm repeating others.

This isn’t the first time an agent or player has agreed to an interview only if a certain journalist isn’t present—and it won’t be the last.

Arguably, the optics aren't great for Team Moses - and perhaps our club. It actually seems to benefit Chammas (assuming it's him) and the media more: making him look like a victim.

But any suggestions Team Moses wield absolute power over Chammas or the media is arguable. Why is Chammas still working and doing what he does? He will probably even laugh it off—maybe publicly. It could even lift his click-profile a tad: the guy who got under Isaac's skin. Many in club land would probably privately support his battle with agents like Issac. I don't see Chammas losing many friends.

Still, this minor event is a small part of a much bigger problem that has been brewing for years.

Player-Agent power is growing, especially for top talent. The RLPA players’ union is another cog in that wheel. This isn’t just happening here with us exclusively—it’s a global trend in elite sports. It's a major challenge for clubs.

Also, consider this. Many fans follow players like they're celebrities or rock stars. Players become crucial stakeholders - heroes or villains in our stories—which makes them crucial to the the media and TV deals and game. Agents also benefit from that. A club is not a person.

With the league expanding and the market getting hotter, these issues will only grow. It’s a runaway train gaining speed and momentum.

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Hell On Eels May 14, 2025 at 12:44pm

Interesting blog, Wiz. I haven't read it all so apologies if I'm repeating others.

This isn’t the first time an agent or player has agreed to an interview only if a certain journalist isn’t present—and it won’t be the last.

Arguably, the optics aren't great for Team Moses - and perhaps our club. It actually seems to benefit Chammas (assuming it's him) and the media more: making him look like a victim.

But any suggestions Team Moses wield absolute power over Chammas or the media is arguable. Why is Chammas still working and doing what he does? He will probably even laugh it off—maybe publicly. It could even lift his click-profile a tad: the guy who got under Isaac's skin. Many in club land would probably privately support his battle with agents like Issac. I don't see Chammas losing many friends.

Still, this minor event is a small part of a much bigger problem that has been brewing for years.

Player-Agent power is growing, especially for top talent. The RLPA players’ union is another cog in that wheel. This isn’t just happening here with us exclusively—it’s a global trend in elite sports. It's a major challenge for clubs.

Also, consider this. Many fans follow players like they're celebrities or rock stars. Players become crucial stakeholders - heroes or villains in our stories—which makes them crucial to the the media and TV deals and game. Agents also benefit from that. A club is not a person.

With the league expanding and the market getting hotter, these issues will only grow. It’s a runaway train gaining speed and momentum.

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