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Avenger

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Why isn't Jarryd Hayne on radar of NRL clubs desperately seeking fullbacks?

A year ago, Jarryd Hayne was on the radar of almost every NRL club after he abandoned his American football dream. But the past week, with almost every off-contract NRL player linked to rival clubs, has highlighted just how far Hayne has fallen from grace since his return to rugby league.

Not one club has signalled an interest in Hayne. Not publicly, anyway. The Bulldogs and Roosters are on the lookout for a fullback, while the Dragons and Tigers might need a new No.1 - yet still no mention of Hayne. It wasn't that long ago that Hayne was the most sought-after athlete in the country. His stint with the San Francisco 49ers saw him become a national hero, but his reputation has since taken a battering following the concerns over his attitude that were highlighted at the start of the season.

He still hasn't decided whether to take up an option to remain at the Gold Coast next year for $1.2million - but it seems as though his options have dwindled down to the Titans and French rugby. This column first mentioned at the start of the season that Parramatta had no interest in luring the prodigal son home, scarred by Hayne's decision to turn his back on the club to sign a lucrative deal with the Titans last year.

The Roosters and Bulldogs were once keen on Hayne, but that interest has diminished. And it's unlikely the Tigers will pursue him because his attitude towards training won't sit well with new coach Ivan Cleary. Granted, his injury has prevented him the opportunity to put himself in the shop window, but his reputation in rugby league circles has taken a battering.

He is expected to return from injury in two to three weeks, just in time for a last-minute audition for an Origin return. Blues coach Laurie Daley wants to pick him. He knows just how instrumental he can be for NSW. However, they are waiting for Hayne to give them a reason to pick him.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...rately-seeking-fullbacks-20170411-gvishz.html

 

Ron Jeremy

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TBH, if I was Hayne, why would I stay st parra? Loyalty went years ago, professional sports loyalty means shit - loyalty these days is the team that consistently pays above market value to retain.
 

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I reckon there is still a chance he may return. He has until the end of the month to take his option at the Titans. Can't believe I'm saying this considering I was his biggest fan but I hope we pass on him.
 
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eels_fan

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I struggle to see where he'd even fit into our team tbh... centre would be the only place and he'd want marquee money,
The plane's Eels career has flown...
 

Avenger

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I reckon he could play at lock. However he would be best suited at centre. I would actually try and offload Jennings if it meant fitting him in. However his ego wouldn't allow him to play in the centres.

I'm biased here because I don't rate Jennings. He is the most inconsistent centre in the game and drifts in and out of games.
 
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