Sometimes a family needs the world around them to hold them gently — and today, the rugby league family is doing exactly that. In a moment where love matters more than ladders and compassion outweighs competition, the NRL world has wrapped its arms around Mitchell Moses and Bri Gardoni with warmth, kindness, and unwavering support.
A WAVE OF LOVE SWEEPS THROUGH THE NRL
The NRL community has come together with remarkable tenderness and unity following deeply personal news involving Parramatta Eels star halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri Gardoni. While the couple has kept details private — as they have every right to — the news has sparked a flood of caring, respectful, and heartfelt messages from teammates, rivals, fans, and club officials across the league.
From Parramatta to Penrith, from players to coaches, from supporters to commentators, everyone has joined in offering their love and strength to the couple during what is clearly an emotional time.
The Eels organization was among the first to express their support, releasing a brief but warm message emphasizing that Moses and Bri are valued, loved, and surrounded by an entire club ready to stand with them.
THE NRL SHOWS ITS HEART
In moments like these, rugby league shows its true soul.
Players who usually go to battle against Moses every week dropped their rivalry to send gentle, caring messages. Some wrote that Moses is “one of the toughest, strongest men on and off the field.” Others praised Bri’s grace, kindness, and resilience, offering love to her and wishing the family peace and comfort.
Even fans of opposing teams — including the Panthers, Broncos, Storm, and Rabbitohs — joined the outpouring, proving that compassion knows no colors or rivalries.
MITCHELL MOSES: A LEADER ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Moses has long been admired for his courage, leadership, and work ethic, but today it is his humanity that has captured the heart of the NRL world.
Whether guiding his team around the park, fighting for every inch on the field, or being a devoted partner and father off it, Moses has earned deep respect across the sport. That respect now returns to him tenfold, wrapped in kindness and care.
A COMMUNITY STANDING STRONG
Bri Gardoni, who has been a beloved presence among players’ partners and fans alike, has also been embraced with warmth and protection. Supporters have showered her with messages of love, calling her “strong,” “beautiful,” “brave,” and “surrounded by a family bigger than she knows.”
THE EELS FAMILY STANDS TOGETHER
Parramatta fans, affectionately known for their passion and loyalty, have poured out messages of comfort, reminding the couple that the Blue & Gold family will always stand by their side — not just in victory, but especially in moments that truly matter.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART
To Mitchell Moses and Bri Gardoni:
May courage hold you, may love surround you, and may hope light your way forward. Your NRL family is with you — today, tomorrow, and always. 💛💙
