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The clock is ticking on Parramatta as the Wests Tigers piece together an ambitious November 1 plan aimed at reuniting Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses in the halves.
The Tigers continue to aim high under the stewardship of Tim Sheens, Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah. Having contacted Braith Anasta to inquire about Cameron Munster, it can be revealed that the Tigers have spoken about making a move for Moses, who is off contract at the end of next season but free to sign with rival clubs from November 1.
The plan would also likely involve Brooks given the pair are close mates who played lower grades together at the Tigers.
They went their separate ways at the end of 2017 but Tigers officials are eyeing off a reunion as they look to give Marshall the tools to succeed when he takes over at the start of 2025.
Marshall has personally reached out to Moses to make him aware of the club’s interest and contrary to reports, he has the backing of the club as they look to bring the Eels No.7 home after six seasons at Parramatta.
The Eels have a fight on their hands. News Corp understands that aside from the Tigers, at least two other clubs have expressed an interest in signing Moses after November 1. Moses’ future has been simmering for months and it is set to heat up after Parramatta’s season comes to an end, potentially on grand final day.
If Moses can lead the Eels to the final weekend of the season, his price will skyrocket. He is already expected to enter the million-dollar bracket when he negotiates a new deal from 2024 – his current contract includes a healthy base figure but only enters the seven-figure bracket should he lead the club to a title.
He is only two wins away from achieving that goal, although the Eels will have to go through Townsville to make it to the grand final.
Brooks’ future could also hinge on whether the Tigers are successful in convincing Moses to return – the chance to play together may be enough to convince him to spurn interest from Newcastle to commit his future to the Tigers.
Munster is also in the Tigers’ sights after the club vowed to match any offer he received from rival clubs once he formally hits the market on November 1.
The Storm pivot has a three-year extension on the table from Melbourne and is expected to make a decision within days on whether to accept their deal.
Should he decide to explore his options, clubs are queuing for his services. It would also send the Storm back into the market to find a five-eighth – they are believed to have sounded out Dylan Brown and Matt Burton over their interest in moving south.
Burton has an extension on the table from the Bulldogs believed to be worth $3 million over four years but could pick up more on the open market.
