CEO REPORT: Major AFL Trade Deal Confirmed – Mitch Moses Set to Move
Date: A few minutes ago
From: CEO Office, AFL Headquarters
Subject: Confirmation of Parramatta Eels – Mitch Moses Trade Agreement
We are pleased to confirm a landmark agreement involving the cross-code transfer of elite NRL playmaker Mitch Moses, currently with the Parramatta Eels, to a yet-to-be-disclosed AFL club. This historic trade represents one of the most significant athlete moves between Australia’s two major football codes and will officially take effect at the beginning of the 2026 AFL season.
The AFL Commission has been in confidential discussions with Moses’ management team and representatives from both codes over the past three months. Following rigorous assessment and compliance checks, the final paperwork was completed earlier this morning at AFL Headquarters. All terms have been reviewed and signed by the relevant parties, making the trade official.
Mitch Moses, 30, brings a decade of top-tier rugby league experience to the AFL. Known for his vision, speed, and kicking precision, Moses has long been one of the NRL’s premier halves and has played a key role in Parramatta’s resurgence over recent seasons. His decision to switch codes marks a bold and unprecedented move, one that underscores the growing integration and collaboration between Australia’s top sporting leagues.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan issued a formal statement on the deal:
“We are witnessing a groundbreaking moment in Australian sport. Mitch Moses is an extraordinary athlete with an elite skill set that we believe will translate powerfully into Australian Rules Football. This trade is more than a recruitment—it’s a cultural moment that reflects the evolution of our codes, our athletes, and the sporting landscape as a whole.”
The AFL club acquiring Moses will unveil him in team colours during a joint media event with AFL executives and Moses himself later this week. While the club has not been officially named in this report due to final media timing agreements, speculation is mounting around high-profile Victorian sides vying for his services.
In exchange, Parramatta will receive developmental player rights and compensation in accordance with inter-code transfer protocols. Additionally, the AFL has offered funding support to aid Moses’ training transition, including biomechanics specialists, tactical consultants, and a customized off-season development plan tailored to accelerate his adaptation to AFL gameplay.
Parramatta Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos also expressed support:
“While we’re disappointed to lose a player of Mitch’s calibre, we respect his decision and are proud of everything he’s achieved with us. His courage to take on a new challenge speaks volumes about his character and ambition.”
This trade follows a series of high-profile athlete moves between codes, but none as high-impact as this. Moses is set to begin AFL-specific conditioning and skills work by the end of the current NRL season, with his debut AFL campaign scheduled for March 2026.
We thank all departments involved for their professionalism, discretion, and diligence throughout this negotiation. Further updates will be shared following the official unveiling.
Sincerely,
Office of the CEO
AFL Headquarters
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