There are concerns that star half Mitch Moses could become “unsettled” at the Eels amid the club’s early season struggles.
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For the second time this season, the Eels conceded at least 50 points over the weekend when they were thrashed by a Titans side who had just one win entering the game.
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It leaves the Eels in second last on the table, only ahead of the winless Dragons.
Moses’ frustration was evident in the loss to the Tigers the week prior as well as at times during the Titans’ game.
He didn’t make any excuses afterwards, telling reporters he didn’t “have many answers”.
The Eels’ poor start sparked NRL360 host Braith Anasta to ask the panel on Monday night whether there was a chance Moses could become unsettled at the club.
For what it’s worth, Moses is under contract until the end of the 2029 season with the controversial ratchet clauses taken out of his deal.
“He’s certainly entitled to be. He’s done everything in the game except win a premiership and based on what we’ve seen this year, I can’t see the Eels winning a premiership in the next few years,” The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie replied.
“There’s no suggestion at all that he’s unsettled, it’s just more of he seems a bit on unsettled on the field.”
“Mitch is one of the great halves of this generation and the way it’s going, there’s a chance he finishes his career not winning a title,” veteran journalist Brent Read added.
“He has time on his side but he’s 29. He’s going to have to get a wriggle on.”
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In their defence, the Eels have had a tough schedule to open the season as well as a horror injury toll to try and overcome.
Two players are set to miss the rest of the year (J’maine Hopgood, Bailey Simonsson) while stars like Isaiah Iongi and Jonah Pezet in key positions will be sidelined between four to eight weeks.
For those reasons, Anasta defended the Eels’ 2-4 start and believing coach Jason Ryles will be able to turn things around.
“I think within 12-18 months they’ll be where they want to be. I wouldn’t be giving up on them right now,” Anasta said.
“I think Rylesy is a great coach and I still have promise for them. Obviously this year will be hard now and they still have these long-term injuries so they’re behind the eight ball this season but don’t give up on them.”