As NRL clubs look hopefully towards next season - we pessimistically ponder the worst-case scenario for each of the 17 teams in 2023.

11. Parramatta Eels: Losing Mitchell Moses  

Though Dylan Brown's new-look long-term extension has put Eels' fans somewhat at ease, the prospect of losing Mitchell Moses would be apocalyptic for Brad Arthur in 2023, as the star halfback is already testing his worth on the open market.

Moses is being heavily sought after by his former club, the Wests Tigers, while the Bulldogs are also said to be interested. There's even a chance the Dolphins may refocus their efforts after missing out on Brown in the market.

NRL Rd 10 - Warriors v Eels
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Mitchell Moses of the Eels passes the ball during the round 10 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on May 16, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The losses of Reed Mahoney, Isaiah Papali'i and Marata Niukore have already caused some to say that Parramatta has missed its premiership window, but losing Moses would effectively shatter that window.

1 COMMENT

  1. Before I read this, I thought “the worst that can happen” would be the same for each club: injury to one of its spine.

    However – Dolphins, Dragons, West and Warriors – all about the club pulling together. Cows and Roosters – the same (to a lesser degree).

    Perhaps this tells us that the influence of the coach – his ability to plan, organise, motivate and control his squad – is at least as important as that of any one player.