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  Clintorian August 4, 2016 at 10:27am

  There you have it, we could have chased higher for Hayne but we didn't. It was our decision not Hayne's.
  
  I trust BA's decision on this 100% and while I would have loved to see Hayne back, I don't blame him for going to the Titans.
  
  I think as supporters of the Eels we have to collectively get over the Hayne bashing and look forward to what comes in the future.
  
  He might come back one day in a swan song and I think all of us would love to see that, but let's stop bagging the bloke for making the best decision for himself that he could have.
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    chips dangerously > Clintorian August 4, 2016 at 1:08pm

    r u kidding me? he is not welcome back mate. this leaves a very bitter taste in every Parra fans mouth.
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    The Eeel > Clintorian August 4, 2016 at 1:52pm

    naaah...the mark of a man is to have fulfilled a promise and returned home to bring us some light....he failed miserably as a man of honour. but I get your point about bashing him. some boys will never be men.
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  Eel-lectric August 4, 2016 at 10:59am

  But Brad said Gold Coast's offer was better than ours, meaning we made an offer
  Jarryd said we didn't?????? So what's going on
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    Xman > Eel-lectric August 4, 2016 at 11:06am

    Jarryd has also been quoted saying he would play for parra for $1 for the rest of the year...talk is cheap ur signature on the other hand can be very very expensive...
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  Cartons August 4, 2016 at 11:04am

  It's comforting to hear from BA... I bet there were many an Eel tossing and turning last night over this issue.
  If BA is fine with how it played out then we all should be.
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  Traditional Croissant August 4, 2016 at 11:39am

  I find the most comforting thing about this is Brad stating his commitment to this team and this club long term. What he is creating here and trying to achieve is phenomenal. I am so happy this bloke is the coach of our club.
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    Eel Sleep Repeat > Traditional Croissant August 4, 2016 at 12:15pm

    Completely agree. I like the idea of Manu Ma’u, Tepai Moeroa, Clinton Gutherson, Brad Takairangi and Peni Terepo staying with us. Also throw in Norman and the future is looking good.
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  Craig Bridger August 4, 2016 at 11:40am

  So glad we got this bloke instead of JT. - Serious man crush I have. No wonder players sing his praises!!
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  robert maxwell August 4, 2016 at 11:42am

  from brad arthur thursday on hayne.

  Hayne’s manager Wayne Beavis admitted on Wednesday night that St George Illawarra had tabled a formal offer to the code-hopper.

  Eels coach Brad Arthur revealed on Thursday Parramatta could actually have matched the Titans’ offer if they’d wanted to.

  Speaking at his weekly press conference at Pirtek Stadium, Arthur said he holds no resentment over Hayne’s decision to snub the club that developed him.

  “If we wanted to, we could match Gold Coasts’ offer but we’ve got to consider where we are at with our playing group,” Arthur said.

  “At the end of the day our offer couldn’t cut it with Gold Coast.

  “He has to do what’s best for him. I’ve got a responsibility to the club and to the fans long term in making sure we put ourselves in a good space and a good place with our list. That we can retain everyone. I’m also accountable to this team and keeping this team together. I’m committed and we’re committed to the blokes that are committed to us.

  “We have a bit of money to chase a specialist halfback for our squad.”

  Arthur said he only found out his club had missed out on signing Hayne when his kids told him the bad news after seeing it on television.

  It came as Channel 7 chief rugby league reporter Josh Massoud said something appears amiss about Hayne’s Titans deal.

  Massoud told Triple M there appears to be more to Hayne’s decision to walk away from Parramatta than meets the eye.