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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.
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Yes I did read he'd not long stolen them.
Hahaha no wonder he was so upset. We've all had those 'Albert' mates...
I reckon every indigenous bloke named Albert I've ever met has been the same. It's like the whiteys version of a " Troy " or a " Chad ".
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.
Still, this minor event is a small part of a much bigger problem that has been brewing for years.
Pretty much the nuts and bolts of the whole point . Moses ( Mitch ) has put himself front and centre of this now and given Issac even more clout. Mitch has also shown us in the player / Manager releationship in that stable, the tails wagging the dog. Issac has a pretty hefty stable of players and coaches if I'm correct ? If he has enough pull with them to pretty much blacklist anyone that writes anything critical or unfavourable then the biggest loser is the fans .
And imagine how many players will decide they'd like to flock to his company if they know they'll be getting the added bonus of reducing the likleyhood of outlets being critical of them or reporting negatively.
It's a bigger flex by Moses than some may realise. And Mitch was the key enabler.
I'm pretty sure Hodgo was a Moses client , what's next , hire this broken player or you'll lose this star player ? ( if this isn't a scenario that's not already part of his big swinging dick tactical play) . And if it were , would the media outlets dare write about it moving forward ?
I call total bullshit that this happens with NRL players all the time . As if the outlets wouldn't be reporting on it as it massively effects freedoms of speech.
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