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The Hayne Plane

Posted by RB on September 12, 2024 at 7:56pm in NRL

Jarryd Hayne has been sounded out by Fiji Bati, and given an opportunity to play in the upcoming games.

Hypothetically, if he goes alright and proves he's still a decent first grade level player, would you take him at parra?

The most naturally gifted player to ever play the game imo, at 36 I reckon he's still as good a player as Russell, Dunster ect...

Perhaps a spot on the wing a depth? Maybe not first choice but to have around. Jennings did it. If he can get down to his old playing weight and fitness levels I'd do it on minimum wage and I think Hayne would to.

Your thoughts? Of course this is just a thought, nothing too serious as it's off season.

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CarloEEL2 September 12, 2024 at 8:00pm

On one hand Yes

nothing to lose , minimum salary , he's been exonerated . Most prolific player of the recent gen of eels

on one hand NO

we are trying to move forward

turn a page , have a non dickhead policy ( he has been a dick ) want a cohesive playing group ( we know he can be polarising)

how much do we actually gain by looking backwards at what was ???
- RB > CarloEEL2 September 12, 2024 at 8:06pm
  
  Exactly my thoughts. Only thing is, I think he'd be massive for the young blokes confidence like Penisini longi brown ect who have grown up in the area watching him. Could also be a mentor, to teach kids not to be like him lol. Idk
- Archie > CarloEEL2 September 13, 2024 at 5:35pm
  
  Well said and great reasoning, its a no from me as well.
The Badger September 12, 2024 at 8:16pm

No thanks. The last time he played for us we got the spoon.

Maybe he could mentor the young guys in dealing with women.
- RB > The Badger September 12, 2024 at 10:09pm
  
  We got the spoon when he was the best player in the world lol but yea I hear ya
Mick aka Big Chris September 12, 2024 at 8:29pm

No.
Frank The Tank September 12, 2024 at 8:54pm

IMO our best ever talent who never realized his full potential to become the GOAT. Very sad.
- Mathew Clarke > Frank The Tank September 13, 2024 at 7:14am
  
  100% agreed.
  
  Unfortunately, he repeated his father's career path. He could have been one of, maybe the best to have ever played the game but didn't have the work ethic to go with it and relied on talent alone. What could have been?
Gaz Nelson September 12, 2024 at 9:00pm

Minimum wage $100k, loss of sponsors ... priceless.

I agree though, even at 36 and 20kg overweight he'd still be better than Russell. Especially with an off season under his belt.
- Strange-eel > Gaz Nelson September 13, 2024 at 7:54am
  
  This

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