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News.com.au
7 days ago
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- News.com.au
Lachlan Galvin takes swipe at Jarome Luai in first Bulldogs interview
Lachlan Galvin has taken a swipe at former teammate Jarome Luai, stating a large part of why he joined the Bulldogs is because they have 'each other's backs'. Galvin, 19, decided in April to reject a five-year deal worth up to $6 million at the Tigers, with his manager Isaac Moses citing concerns over coach Benji Marshall's ability to turn him into a star of the game. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. In the aftermath, Luai threw his support behind Marshall, took a dig at Galvin and reportedly urged the rookie coach to drop the teenager from the team. Marshall decided to axe Galvin for the following week's game as Luai took to social media making a 'team first' post that appeared targeted at Galvin's decision to seek pastures new. And while Galvin was recalled just a week later, the teenager reportedly was left feeling ostracised by Luai and the senior playing group. As a result his management accused the club of bullying and sought an immediate release. In the end the Tigers granted his wish, with Galvin agreeing a three-and-a-half-year deal worth around $750,000 a season with the Bulldogs. And in his first interview as a Canterbury player, Galvin spoke about his excitement in joining the ladder leaders before taking the chance to stick the boot into Luai and the Tigers. When asked what he admires about the club, the young playmaker said he loved that at the Bulldogs they have 'each other's backs', in what appeared to be a swipe at his former team and halves partner. 'They are always here for each other, all the boys have each other's backs,' Galvin said. 'I just want to keep working hard, getting in here and learning all their systems.' Galvin also said Ciraldo's tough training methods and standards convinced him to snub the Eels in favour of the Bulldogs. 'I just think he is a real leader,' Galvin said about Ciraldo. 'I think he is driving standards here that are pretty cool and something that I obviously want to be a part of. 'So getting to know him more and more as the season goes on and the next three years that I'm here is going to be pretty cool. 'I can't wait to be having conversations in his office, hopefully good ones. I can't wait.' Galvin is expected to make his Canterbury debut against the team he snubbed, the Eels, in Monday's King's Birthday clash.
Daily Telegraph
28-05-2025
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- Daily Telegraph
Bombshell twist after journo axed from Channel 9 NRL show
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. New details have emerged in the wake of the Channel 9 storm that erupted last month on the set of 100% Footy. It was revealed in May that journalist Michael Chammas was told not to show up after producers were told Eels star Mitchell Moses did not want the reporter to be there. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. According to the initial report, Moses' manager Isaac Moses told producers he would consider pulling Moses from his appearance on the show if Chammas was not replaced. The network's decision to bow to the demand made by the footballer and his representatives, reportedly left several journalists at Nine furious. Now further details have been uncovered with The Daily Telegraph's Phil Rothfield exposing the full weight of influence the controversial player agent has at the network. Two of Moses' biggest clients are NRL legend Cameron Smith and Today Show star Danika Mason. As Rothfield wrote for The Daily Telegraph: 'the network made the decision to keep Moses onside at the expense of their own journalist'. Cam Smith is managed by Isaac. Picture: Jonathan Ng Danika is also on the books with the controversial agent. (Photo by) The move by the network didn't go down well with Rothfield and Andrew Webster torching the network in an edition of their popular Off the record with Buzz and Webby podcast. Webster said the saga was a 'really, really poor look' for Nine. 'It's weak as piss from Channel 9,' Webster, who has previously been employed by the free-to-air network, said. 'There's no way that should be allowed. It's hard for me to talk about because I left the joint last year after many years. I've got a lot of people that I love and respect who are still there and it probably is a good indicator for why I'm no longer working for the joint and the frustration you can get there when you're a journalist trying to do your job. 'Chammas works his guts out. He chases like a greyhound. The only silver lining is that it disproves the theory that he's in Isaac Moses' pocket. Because Moses has speared him from being on the show.' Webster said the NRL should be asking questions about how the incident played out. 'It's not good. It's outrageous,' he said. 'The NRL should step in. They're the host broadcaster. If I'm the NRL I'm going what's this So player managers now decide who appears on football panels? That's bulls***.' Rothfield said: 'Who do they think they are? How dare they. I'm so angry about it and it's got nothing to do with me'. From left to right: Phil Gould, Mitchell Moses, James Bracey, Cameron Smith and Paul Gallen. Why is Isaac Moses a controversial figure? Moses was notably one of the agents banned for six months for his role in the Melbourne Storm salary cap saga. He was also sensationally deregistered for breaching his obligations as an agent, in relation to an investigation into the Parramatta Eels in 2021. However, his accreditation was later reinstated after Roosters chairman Nick Politis famously lobbied ARLC chair Peter V'landys to allow him to be a player agent again. But soon after Moses returned, Politis would come to regret his decision as he reportedly felt blindsided by Moses' client Joseph Suaalii's defection to rugby and sensationally declared he would never deal with the agent again. Mitch Moses appeared on the show with Chammas not appearing. (Photo by) Isaac Moses is the powerful and controversial player agent. More recently he seemingly was the man behind Lachlan Galvin's messy exit from the Tigers. The player's agent reportedly had no interest in listening to the Tigers' offers and informed the club that he had no faith in Marshall's coaching ability, believing the rookie coach didn't have the tools to develop his client into a star of the game. It wasn't the first time Isaac Moses has ruffled feathers at the joint venture either as he managed James Tedesco, Luke Brooks, Aaron Woods and Mitch Moses when they were all coming off contract all at the same time in 2017. In the end, only Brooks signed a new deal, with the Tigers left licking their wounds after three of their four star players moved to rival clubs and resulted in the club having to go through a rough roster rebuild. Originally published as Bombshell twist after journalist axed from Channel 9 NRL show
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Queensland Origin star Cameron Munster delivers ELITE sledge on live TV from aimed at his own player manager Braith Anasta
Queensland Origin star Cameron Munster is renowned for his sense of humour - and the five-eighth's latest target was his own player manager Braith Anasta. Munster, 30, appeared on NRL 360 on Monday from the Maroons camp where it emerged Anasta had to express post his client's boots and mouthguard after they were recently left in Sydney. The veteran of 18 Origin appearances dating back to 2017 was at his self-deprecating best, declaring he can be a 'speedbump' in defence before talk turned to Munster being reportedly spotted with notorious player agent Isaac Moses. After praising veteran scribe Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield for his question, Munster then displayed his cheeky side on live television. 'That's probably why I was catching up with him at the café,' Munster continued. 'I need a little bit more money and third parties and unfortunately my old manager Braith Anasta didn't do enough for me. 'He's too busy looking pretty and putting himself in the Daily Mail every week.' Anasta was left red-faced with the NRL 360 panel all in stitches as Munster playfully referenced Anasta's love life, which often features in this publication. The premiership winner with the Bulldogs has two daughters, Aleeia and her half-sister Gigi, with Anasta often posting family celebrations on social media. Anasta shares Aleeia with his ex-wife, one-time Home and Away star Jodi Gordon and Gigi with his ex-partner Rachael Lee. In June last year, a source confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the former NRL star had quietly split from mum-of-two Evie Tziomakis. Meanwhile, Daly Cherry-Evans is elated Munster was available for Queensland selection after he was ruled out of the 2024 series with hip and groin issues. 'It's really good to have him back,' the Maroons captain said. 'There are a lot of boys in this camp that are really happy to see we (also) have to put up with him leading up to it, which is sometimes punishing. 'But it's all worth it when he plays like he plays.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cameron Smith and Danika Mason detail comes to light after Channel 9 move slammed
New details have emerged about the influence Isaac Moses has at Channel 9 after the controversial NRL agent had journalist Michael Chammas removed from the '100% Footy' panel earlier this month. Chammas was noticeably absent from his regular spot on the Monday night footy program on Nine, and it was all around the fact Mitchell Moses was a guest. The Parramatta halfback is managed by his cousin Isaac, who doesn't see eye-to-eye with Chammas. According to reports, Isaac Moses told Nine bosses that Mitchell would only appear on the program if Chammas wasn't on the panel that night. Chammas later revealed he offered to step away and not appear, after Nine bowed to Moses' demand. Moses is incredibly influential in the NRL world, and manages a stable of the game's best players. But he's also highly controversial, and was previously deregistered by the NRL. The Sydney Roosters famously refuse to negotiate with any player in the Moses stable. But new details have emerged about other people he manages, including non-players. And it goes a long way to explaining why Nine would have bowed to his demands to have Chammas removed. The revealed over the weekend that Moses also manages retired Melbourne Storm champion Cameron Smith, who is also regularly on the '100% Footy' panel. And Nine presenter Danika Mason is also in the Moses stable as he helps manage her media career. Phil Rothfield wrote on Saturday that it's a "particularly awkward situation for Mason, because she, like everyone else in rugby league, rates Chammas so highly." RELATED: NRL world saddened over new revelation about Steve Mortimer Bulldogs State of Origin rep facing the axe once Galvin arrives Speaking on Triple M radio after being kicked off the '100% Footy' panel, Chammas revealed he used to be close with Moses but the pair haven't spoken for the last eight years. Chammas said he refused to be a "mouth piece" for Moses, and the agent cut him off as a result. 'He does it with clubs and he just tries to influence his power and control,' Chammas said. 'He's got his people in the media and if you're not his mouthpiece, it's a one-way street. If you don't you get iced out.' Speaking on the 'Off the record with Buzz and Webby' podcast, Rothfield and fellow journalist Andrew Webster torched Channel 9 for removing Chammas. 'It's weak as piss from Channel 9,' said Webster, who was formerly employed by the network. 'There's no way that should be allowed. It's hard for me to talk about because I left the joint last year after many years. I've got a lot of people that I love and respect who are still there and it probably is a good indicator for why I'm no longer working for the joint, and the frustration you can get there when you're a journalist trying to do your job. 'Chammas works his guts out. He chases like a greyhound. The only silver lining is that it disproves the theory that he's in Isaac Moses' pocket. Because Moses has speared him from being on the show.' Webster said the NRL should get involved, while Rothfield added: 'Who do they think they are? How dare they. I'm so angry about it and it's got nothing to do with me'.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
NSW Blues star Mitchell Moses is hilariously stitched up after recent journalist ban incident involving his notorious player agent uncle
NSW Blues star Mitchell Moses was no doubt excited to be in Origin camp this week ahead of the series opener on May 28 - but close friend Aaron Woods left him red-faced during an interview. Woods - who himself chalked up 14 appearances for NSW between 2013 and 2017 - has turned his attention to the media after retiring from the NRL last year. Along with fellow NRL star Beau Ryan, the prop made his way to the Blues media day in Sydney - and he had Moses in his sights. Woods boldly took on the persona of a journalist - and chaos followed. 'Mitch, it's Aaron Woods from Triple M,' he began when interviewing his former Wests Tigers teammate. 'I've just got off the phone with (player agent) Isaac Moses and he said you can't do anymore print (interviews). Moses responded with a laugh before stating he 'agreed' with the request - but Woods wasn't done yet. He quipped that 'Mick Chammas is on his way down', a reference to the recent fall out between Isaac Moses and the Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter. Woods cheekily referenced a recent demand from player agent Isaac Moses (pictured) involving SMH sports reporter Michael Chammas ahead of a rugby league show on Channel 9 Leading player agent Moses and Chammas don't see eye to eye - and Moses reportedly demanded ahead of a recent 100% Footy show on Channel 9 that the respected scribe not feature on the panel. The influential Moses got his wish, with Chammas replaced by colleague Danny Weidler ahead of Mitchell Moses appearing on the show as a guest. It sparked widespread anger among viewers, media professionals and former players, with many believing it highlights the growing influence of player managers within the code. Sportsbet duo Cooper Johns and Hammy Goodman also referenced the tension between Isaac Moses and Chammas - but the Blues five-eighth - who is the player agent's nephew - was all smiles following the jibe. Meanwhile, NSW Blues fullback Dylan Edwards has backed Moses to thrive in his switch to the left edge where he will play against Queensland. 'It's a little bit of a challenge with everyone coming from different clubs and systems but that's our focus at the moment, our defence,' he said. 'We're putting a fair bit of work and bit of video on that. Luckily there's a lot of boys who were here last year too so we've got a bit of familiarity around that.
