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A Slice of Puddin
Jarryd Hayne stuck at Gold Coast Titans despite falling out with Neil Henry
Adrian Proszenko
Neil Henry and Jarryd Hayne have had a falling out on the Gold Coast, but the lack of interest from rival clubs in the cross-code star means they are likely to be stuck with each other.
While there will inevitably be denials from both parties, Hayne and Henry don't get along. One of our sources went so far as to suggest the pair haven't spoken for weeks as the May deadline for Hayne to trigger his $1.2 million option approaches.
Jarryd Hayne returned and was influential for the Titans as they completed an unlikely comeback to continue the Sharks' poor home record this season.
When this column broke the news that Hayne had been fined for his attitude to training, he hit out at "loose lips" and, by way of explanation, tweeted: "Was meant to be cap sess [captain's session]. Captain said was ok 4me 2get treatment in syd! Coach found out and fined me. Media will milk it!!!!"
Hayne's relationship with Henry was already rocky before that and it didn't improve after he threw the coach under the bus after seeking treatment in Sydney from massage therapist Anthony Carbone.
Hayne is a big personality and has been afforded special treatment at previous clubs, but that's not how Henry operates. The coach doesn't play favourites and the friction between them was palpable when he walked out on a press conference when probed about the issue six weeks ago. There are some at the club hoping Hayne doesn't stay put.
Hayne hasn't lived up to his price tag since returning from the NFL, although injuries have conspired against him. The former Eels fullback was in high demand when he finished up with the San Francisco 49ers, but it's hard to imagine any NRL club matching the dollars he can earn on the holiday strip.
Even though he doesn't want to be coached by Henry, Hayne will probably end up taking up the option because of the lack of other prospects. It means, at least for the short term, they will be stuck with each other.
The irony is Henry is under pressure himself and needs Hayne to fire to secure his own future.
Happier days: Jarryd Hayne with Gold Coast coach Neil Henry after he signed with the Titans last season. Photo: Getty Images
Agree that if he didn't play the tits don't win, but did he actually get out of 2nd gear ?
