Eels co-captain Junior Paulo is backing Mitchell Moses to win the Dally M this season.
It comes amid stories the star halfback has knocked again a profitable supply from the Wests Tigers and can re-sign with the Eels on a long-term deal.
Moses’ determination was news to Paulo when requested about it Fox League’s season launch on Tuesday. But he didn’t miss the chance to take a cheeky jab at his teammate.
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“He’s not short of any cash that’s for sure,” Paulo laughed whereas talking to foxsports.com.au.
Moses, who has till April 1 to activate his possibility for 2024, will reportedly earn $1.25 million a season underneath his new Eels contract — making him one of many highest-paid gamers within the NRL.
It falls simply wanting the Tigers’ four-year supply which was mentioned to be $1.3 million a season.
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Paulo mentioned Moses’ dedication is a “massive boost” for the Eels given the essential position he performs within the aspect.
“Mitch has been a big part of Parramatta since he’s joined. If Mitchy was to leave I think you’d have to reshuffle everything, so it’s a massive boost,” he conceded.
“We love Mitchy and if he has re-signed I think it would be awesome for us because our game plan and our style of play that Mitchy has helped build is certainly part of the success.
“I think the combinations we’ve got there as a core playing group is something we want to keep.”
Moses is coming off a career-best season wherein he steered the Eels to their first grand closing since 2009.
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But Paulo expects the 28-year-old to take his recreation to one more gear this season.
“He’s matured as a player and learnt to strip back his game and really just enjoy his footy,” he mentioned.
“He’s definitely in his peak — and so he should be,” Paulo added with fun.
“We enjoy having Mitchy around and I’m tipping him to have another massive year, I’ll call it early I reckon he’ll go close to a Dally M.
“He’s just a natural footballer, very instinctive and I think the urge to really pull back his game and do all the simple things right, he’s really taking control of that.
“I think it’s a credit to what he’s been able to do over the last couple of years.”
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The Eels have had 4 months now to recuperate from their grand closing heartbreak. Paulo mentioned that though they’ve moved on it, the squad will probably be utilizing it as a “driving factor and more motivation” to go one higher this yr.
Coach Brad Arthur used the primary trial to unleash his subsequent technology of expertise, whereas additionally getting a while into Ryan Matterson, who will miss the primary three rounds on account of a suspension.
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A younger Penrith outfit obtained the soar on their western Sydney rivals with Paulo saying: “we didn’t execute the way we wanted to.”
But the massive weapons have been wheeled out within the Eels’ second trial — a 36-14 win over the Knights.
“I thought we got what we needed out of that trial,” Paulo mentioned.
“I thought the effort areas (were good) — that’s one thing we get challenged on week-in, week-out.
“As long as we keep doing those things… It’s a long season. It’s going to take time to gel, we’ve got a lot roster changes so it’s all about adapting to that.”
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