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PARRAMATTA EELS 21 BRISBANE BRONCOS 14
HE IS the most gifted Parramatta player since the great Brett Kenny. But as much as he can be brilliant, Jarryd Hayne can be erratic, even frustrating.
Yesterday, that whole perplexing package was on show over 80 minutes against the Broncos. At times, Hayne was was wonderful - almost unstoppable.
But at other times, it was like he was moving in slow motion.
During the 1980s, as the Eels won four premierships, Kenny was all laconic brilliance. And a new generation of fans will be hoping Hayne can be just as productive.
Eels veteran Nathan Hindmarsh last night called for Hayne to be named NSW fullback for Origin III. His coach Daniel Anderson, who has aborted plans to convert him into a five-eighth, described his talent as "phenomenal".
Hayne's impact on the match was so strong he was only shaded by Hindmarsh as man of the match.
"He's a class player, Jarryd. At times he literally saunters around and then he turns on the after-burners and leaves people in his wake," Anderson said.
"We have had many discussions about Jarryd . . . that is the enigma that is Jarryd Hayne. He is a phenomenal rugby league player."
Hayne made two stunning breaks yesterday, one from a standing start. They were the mark of a rare talent.
Asked how he rated Hayne, Hindmarsh said: "He's one of the best I have seen. It's a matter of him doing it consistently. He is playing the best footy he has since coming into first grade.
"He now knows he can do it. He has become our go-to guy. Like the under-8s, two passes and give it to him.
"I'd like to see him at fullback (for Origin) and maybe put (Kurt Gidley) at six."
While Hindmarsh was handing out praise, he deserved plenty himself. The veteran was in everything in a vintage display. He ran, tackled, then somehow ran and tackled some more. It is unlikely NSW will call on the Eels second-rower to stave off a cleansweep, but they could do worse.
Victory maintained Parramatta's outside chances of reaching the finals, while defeat sent Brisbane toppling out of the top eight.
There were moments when Parramatta looked flat but then suddenly exploded into some razzle-dazzle football.
Winger Eric Grothe was powerful and has worked up a fine combination on the right with Joel Reddy.
Krisnan Inu scored an 80m intercept try and saved a certain four-pointer by somehow holding-up Broncos forward Josh McGuire.
Rising five-eighth Daniel Mortimer again showed his potential, the son of Canterbury icon Peter Mortimer scoring the match-sealing try in the 78th minute.
"At the end of the day, we were encouraging Daniel to get his hands on the ball," Anderson said. "That is because he was most alert. I'm wrapt he continues to develop."
At 14-all late in the match, Eels cult figure Fuifui Moimoi made a clean break but slaughtered a certain try by failing to pass to an unmarked Mortimer.
Minutes later, Eels winger Luke Burt broke the deadlock with a 35m field goal and Brisbane, who played with grit and guts despite suffering injuries before and during the game, had nothing left to give.
"I thought we were very spirited and quite entertaining today," Anderson said of the Eels. "Today we played some expansive football.
"We have been honest without being consistent in our application week in, week out. Today the boys played for the full 80 minutes."
The loss was Brisbane's fourth in a row, bit coach Ivan Henjak was refusing to panic.
"If we keep playing with that attitude and we get some troops back, then we can turn things around," Henjak said.
"Today we took a big leap forward. I thought we played for each other today."
PARRAMATTA EELS 21 BRISBANE BRONCOS 14
HE IS the most gifted Parramatta player since the great Brett Kenny. But as much as he can be brilliant, Jarryd Hayne can be erratic, even frustrating.
Yesterday, that whole perplexing package was on show over 80 minutes against the Broncos. At times, Hayne was was wonderful - almost unstoppable.
But at other times, it was like he was moving in slow motion.
During the 1980s, as the Eels won four premierships, Kenny was all laconic brilliance. And a new generation of fans will be hoping Hayne can be just as productive.
Eels veteran Nathan Hindmarsh last night called for Hayne to be named NSW fullback for Origin III. His coach Daniel Anderson, who has aborted plans to convert him into a five-eighth, described his talent as "phenomenal".
Hayne's impact on the match was so strong he was only shaded by Hindmarsh as man of the match.
"He's a class player, Jarryd. At times he literally saunters around and then he turns on the after-burners and leaves people in his wake," Anderson said.
"We have had many discussions about Jarryd . . . that is the enigma that is Jarryd Hayne. He is a phenomenal rugby league player."
Hayne made two stunning breaks yesterday, one from a standing start. They were the mark of a rare talent.
Asked how he rated Hayne, Hindmarsh said: "He's one of the best I have seen. It's a matter of him doing it consistently. He is playing the best footy he has since coming into first grade.
"He now knows he can do it. He has become our go-to guy. Like the under-8s, two passes and give it to him.
"I'd like to see him at fullback (for Origin) and maybe put (Kurt Gidley) at six."
While Hindmarsh was handing out praise, he deserved plenty himself. The veteran was in everything in a vintage display. He ran, tackled, then somehow ran and tackled some more. It is unlikely NSW will call on the Eels second-rower to stave off a cleansweep, but they could do worse.
Victory maintained Parramatta's outside chances of reaching the finals, while defeat sent Brisbane toppling out of the top eight.
There were moments when Parramatta looked flat but then suddenly exploded into some razzle-dazzle football.
Winger Eric Grothe was powerful and has worked up a fine combination on the right with Joel Reddy.
Krisnan Inu scored an 80m intercept try and saved a certain four-pointer by somehow holding-up Broncos forward Josh McGuire.
Rising five-eighth Daniel Mortimer again showed his potential, the son of Canterbury icon Peter Mortimer scoring the match-sealing try in the 78th minute.
"At the end of the day, we were encouraging Daniel to get his hands on the ball," Anderson said. "That is because he was most alert. I'm wrapt he continues to develop."
At 14-all late in the match, Eels cult figure Fuifui Moimoi made a clean break but slaughtered a certain try by failing to pass to an unmarked Mortimer.
Minutes later, Eels winger Luke Burt broke the deadlock with a 35m field goal and Brisbane, who played with grit and guts despite suffering injuries before and during the game, had nothing left to give.
"I thought we were very spirited and quite entertaining today," Anderson said of the Eels. "Today we played some expansive football.
"We have been honest without being consistent in our application week in, week out. Today the boys played for the full 80 minutes."
The loss was Brisbane's fourth in a row, bit coach Ivan Henjak was refusing to panic.
"If we keep playing with that attitude and we get some troops back, then we can turn things around," Henjak said.
"Today we took a big leap forward. I thought we played for each other today."
