Mitchell Moses
A mercurial halfback with a wizard's left boot, orchestrating attacks for club and country with pinpoint kicking and audacious playmaking.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Australia & Lebanon international rugby league footballer·Birthday: September 16·Millennials
Biography
Mitchell Moses carries the weight of expectation that comes with being a premier NRL halfback. His career has been a narrative of sublime skill meeting intense scrutiny, a playmaker capable of winning a game with a single, spiraling kick or a perfectly timed pass. After early stints with the Wests Tigers, he found his home at the Parramatta Eels, where his partnership with Dylan Brown became the creative heartbeat of the team. Moses's game is built on his kicking mastery—whether launching 40/20s, placing grubbers for tries, or slotting pressure goals. He led the Eels to the 2022 NRL Grand Final, a testament to his growth as a leader. On the international stage, he has proudly captained Lebanon, honoring his heritage, while also earning selection for New South Wales in State of Origin and for Australia. His journey reflects the life of a modern halfback: part strategist, part artist, and always under the microscope.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mitchell was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mitchell Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Mitchell's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the Parramatta Eels to the 2022 NRL Grand Final as the team's chief playmaker and goal-kicker.
- Captained the Lebanon national team in the Rugby League World Cup.
- Represented New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
- Kicked a famous 40/20 kick in the final minutes of a 2023 finals match to secure victory for the Eels.
Did You Know?
He is the nephew of former rugby league player and official Ben Elias.
He played his junior rugby for the Holy Cross Rhinos and the Carlingford Cougars.
He was named the Dally M Halfback of the Year in 2023.
“You've got to own the big moments, that's your job.”
