If Jarryd Hayne wants to 'code hop' that's fine. But the criticism is legitimate and it tarnish's your legacy after your career is over if you don't settle on one code. Andrew Johns has an aura about him being dominant in one code and being a one club man. It's that simple, because when you think of the Newcastle Knights you think of Andrew Johns.
What do you think of when you think of Sonny Bill Williams? Part-league-part-union-part-boxer-part-league-part-union kind of player.
"JARRYD Hayne cannot guarantee he will stay at the Titans and says he will consider any offer from any sport — including $1 million deals from European rugby clubs.
Just six months after Hayne was trumpeted as the greatest signing in Gold Coast history, the Titans face an enormous battle to retain the two-time Dally M superstar.
In a candid interview with
The Courier-Mail, Hayne admits criticism of his code-hopping feats “pisses me off”, saying he is an athlete keeping an open mind on his professional sporting options.
Off-contract this season, Hayne has an option in his favour to remain at the Titans in 2018.
But the NFL pioneer revealed he has interest from French rugby and has not ruled out emulating Toulon recruit Ben Barba by again heading overseas.
“There has definitely been interest from them (French rugby) and for me, it’s the timing of it and whether I want to chance my arm at it,” said Hayne, who suffered a minor knee injury over the weekend at the NRL Nines.
Everything is an option, I don’t like to live in narrow vision.
“I played rugby when I was growing up. As a kid I did a lot of sports. That’s why it pisses me off when everyone carries on when someone changes sports.
“As kids, we are encouraged to try every sport we can, so as an adult, why should that change?
“That’s my stand on things. We get paid to do a job and we have to work our asses off at training, but once that contract is finished, if someone wants to try something different, that’s up to them.”
Hayne is enjoying his stint at the Gold Coast and the attacking sensation relished his cameo in Titans colours at the Nines.
But Hayne, who turns 29 tomorrow week, says his NFL journey with San Francisco taught him not to be a one-dimensional sportsman.
“At the end of the day, I consider myself an athlete,” he said.
“I’ve played multiple sports and signed multiple deals.
“I was an athlete as a kid. I chose rugby league, it didn’t choose me. I chose to play league and I gave it all I’ve got for nine years at Parra and now I’m giving it all I’ve got at the Titans.
“Don’t get me wrong — rugby league has opened up huge doors and I love the game and respect the game. But there’s nothing wrong if someone does something different to test their ability and athleticism.
“I like to broaden my horizons. I’m 28, about to turn 29, and I have to look after my future, whether it’s league or another sport.
“It might even be a different adventure that isn’t sport at all. I will consider anything. I just want to have fun in whatever I do.”
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