DOGS’ CALL PAYS OFF FOR PARRA

PARRAMATTAPARRAMATTAHALFBACKHALFBK Mitchellm Moses has described being brushed by the Bulldogs as the turning point in his NRL career.

Outstanding for the Eels over the past month, Moses tonight embarks on a grudge match against the Belmore club who deemed him unworthy of a contract in 2017, instead signing Kieran Foran to a $3 million deal.

Injuries have since restricted Foran to just 23 games while the Bulldogs have wallowed.

Moses, who debuted with the Tigers in 2014 before joining the Eels at the end of 2017 when overlooked by Canterbury, heads into the Bankwest Stadium clash with Parramatta gunning for five straight and a top-four spot.

“I’m loving it here at Parramatta, so (it) doesn’t matter. To be honest, it’s probably the best thing that has ever happened to me. Not going to Canterbury and coming here instead, it’s good that it happened,” Moses said.

Moses has credited regular conversations with legendary Eels halfback Peter Sterling for his strong form.

Since “Sterlo’’ retired in 1992, Parramatta have churned through 36 different halfbacks, Chris Sandow and Tim Smith the most capped with 71 games apiece. Moses, who last year re-signed for $2.5 million over three seasons, now has 59.

“He’s been good for me, given me advice on games, things to try. Sterlo’s one of the best halfbacks to have played our game – and the best halfback Parramatta has seen,” Moses said. “If I’m struggling or need to ask for tips, he’s a great analyst of the game and anytime you can get tips from him you take it.”

— Nick Walshaw