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Im sure their 1.4m figure is just forans 1.2m + 170k we were said to have free = 1.4m rounded up
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Im sure their 1.4m figure is just forans 1.2m + 170k we were said to have free = 1.4m rounded up
Not sure, we can't sign anyone till Toddy pulls his thumb out of his arse and tells us where we are at with our cap.
Good idea. As long as we don't waste it on footy players.
What a stupid article. Making out he could return in 2019 for a last hurrah with us. I don't know if I'd take him back if he stated that he made a mistake and asked the Titans to release him so he could join us in 2017. Not that it would ever happen.http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...a/news-story/b26eb4eb2fa95ef8dd9339111928c941
Gold Coast Titans want secure Jarryd Hayne’s future amid fears he could return to Parramatta
Peter Badel, The Courier-Mail
August 11, 2016 5:24pm
THE Titans have revealed plans to sign Jarryd Hayne for life amid fears the multi-code superstar is using the Gold Coast as a transit lounge before returning to Parramatta.
Titans boss Graham Annesley wants Hayne to finish his NRL career on the Glitter Strip after his stunning debut last week generated $250,000 in ticket sales for the club.
At his unveiling as Gold Coast’s shock signing, Hayne spoke at length about his heartache at not returning to Parramatta, fuelling rumours he is a reluctant Titan craving a career swan song at his beloved Eels.
Hayne is contracted to Gold Coast until the end of 2018, but the Titans insist he is going nowhere as part of their long-term strategy to stave off an Eels homecoming.
“If we get success, I have every reason to believe Jarryd will never want to leave and we’ll push for that,” Annesley said.
“One thing the press conference (last week) showed is that Jarryd is incredibly loyal.
“It hurt him so much to leave Parramatta but in a way that’s a sign of what loyalty he does possess.
“I have no doubt if he settles well here and he’s happy and we’re happy, then I hope Jarryd is equally as loyal to the Titans.”
The NSW Origin ace turns 29 this January. Based on his age and good track record with injury, Hayne could feasibly play in the NRL for another five years and the Titans hope to secure him to another contract.
“It’s very early days of course, but we’d like to think Jarryd could be here for an extended period,” Annesley said.
“Obviously Jarryd has to settle in and get a feel for the club and get a feel for the Gold Coast.
“But like most people, we think Jarryd will end up loving the Gold Coast and would be very happy to stay here for the long-term as long as the club is successful and we do the right thing by him.”
Titans fans have every reason to question Hayne’s sense of commitment. In a whirlwind past two years, he has quit Parramatta, joined the NFL, quit the San Francisco 49ers, played Sevens Rugby for Fiji and returned to the NRL.
But Annesley is thrilled with Hayne’s presence at a Titans club that has experienced a record surge in gate takings, merchandise and corporate sales.
“Jarryd’s impact on this club has been incredible already,” he said.
“Game attendance for the Warriors game (last week) was up 65 per cent on our original budget, we had budgeted for a crowd of 15,000 and ended up with 25,000.
“Corporate hospitality sales increased by 30 per cent after we announced his signing. We haven’t got final figures on merchandise but the feedback we got is that sales were up 100 per cent on a standard game day.
“The Fox Sports telecast was the highest-rating 2pm game ever on that channel and it was up 57 per cent on the normal Sunday 2pm Fox timeslot.
“It’s a wonderful sign of the progress this club is making.”
and get some hookers!
And film it on SnapChat... oh, wait.
And some blow.
