The Eels are hoping the certainty about Moses’ future will convince Brown to stay put and remain his halves partner. However, if finances are his main motivator, he could be on the move.

In a recent fan forum for members, new chairman Matthew Beach - in his first public address since succeeding Sean McElduff - said player options would no longer be offered in negotiations.

“This is a really important topic. There are three additional points I’d like to make more broadly in relation to player options,” Beach said.

“The first point is we haven’t entered into a player contract that has an option for about two years; May 2023 was the last time we entered into a contract with a player option.

“Point two, since that time we’ve signed or retained 22 to 24 players since [then] without issuing player options.

“Thirdly, we will not be issuing player options going forward.”

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For now, the Eels are rejoicing that their skipper is staying put.

“Mitch has been in consistently good form for many years now but none better than 2024,” said Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill.

“The way he performed in Origin last year was outstanding and proved that he belongs in that arena.

“Being recently appointed captain continues the evolution of his development and is a very proud moment for him, his family and our club. Having a player of Mitch’s calibre commit the rest of his career to the Eels is fantastic news for his teammates, our partners, members and the entire Eels community.”

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