Hayne Makes All Stars

For the second time in Jarryd Hayne's career he will line up alongside the best non-indigenous players in the NRL. This will be the fourth edition of the NRL All Stars game and is set to be an exciting match-up.

This will be the first time Hayne has played the match since the inaugural game back in 2010, when he was voted in after a 2009 Dally M season.

Whilst the game has come under fire by some spectators for increasing the risk of an injury to a star player before the season, it has been embraced by the majority of the NRL community and is enjoyed by the players involved.

Often new rules are experimented with in order to try and boost the entertainment value of the game. Whilst this year's rules are yet to be released, going off past seasons, it will be interesting.

Hayne announced his selection via social media:

‏@jarrydhayne_1

Excited to represent parramatta again in the #NRLAllStarsGame up Brisbane. Thanks to every who took the time to vote :) thanks gang !

"Well that's the risk we might have to take Wiz. It's all about cheap bargains mate and you won't find those paying market or above for said players."

"Agree I don't think Brown should play 6 again this year he is gone at the end of the season put him on the bench and try out others at 6 start planning for next year "

"Coryn, right now I don't think we'd be able to manage it with a blank cheque. That seems to be more our problem than low-balling. We reportedly offered what , 150-200k more than Canterbury for Galvin ? Players simply don't wish to play for us .…"

Replies

ParramAddict January 16, 2013 at 12:43pm

He has a bench spot and Billy Slater is fullback even though Hayne got the most votes out of everyone! How does that work
- Michael Picklum > ParramAddict January 16, 2013 at 1:50pm
  
  Simply because Billy is the better FB!
- HH - Love You Iongi Time! > ParramAddict January 16, 2013 at 2:14pm
  
  Billy is the better fullback but Hayne is the better player.
- Ham Sammich > ParramAddict January 16, 2013 at 3:41pm
  
  QLD bias MUST STOP. Wayne Bennent as coach of the All-Stars, a game set-up for the fans to vote for who they want and it was clear that Hayne was the favourite amongst fans yet he is shafted to the bench FOR A QLD'r. As well as the Broncos constantly getting free to air coverage which means they can get more money via sponsorship because their brand is flashed all over our TV screens Friday Nights and they are consistently awarded a 7-Day turnaround.
- Morgs82 > ParramAddict January 16, 2013 at 4:15pm
  
  Actually I believe that Slater got more votes for the position of fullback than Hayne, as Haynes votes were spread between fullback, half and bench. A victim of his versatility I suppose.
JACK HAMMA January 16, 2013 at 12:56pm

I agree. if the captains of the Aus and NZ teams get auto picked in their positions then the player with the most votes for both teams should also get picked in their respective positions. It's unfair to players like Hayne who can cover numerous spots all over the field.
fanaticeel January 16, 2013 at 1:27pm

Billy Slater is a little c***tard
- Michael Ericson > fanaticeel January 16, 2013 at 1:34pm
  
  yeah but he is also probably in the top 5 players of all time.
- fishbulb > fanaticeel January 16, 2013 at 1:58pm
  
  Billy Slater's made of custard?
craig marsh January 16, 2013 at 1:32pm

The plane starts it take off at the all stars game. Clear the air space he aint stopping