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Hayne to 5/8 like Carney

Posted by ParraPride on October 9, 2010 at 10:09pm

Im creating this post to find out how many of you guys are in favour of Hayne moving to 5/8 and those who want him to stay in fullback.

I myself would prefer him to stay, but seen as he is one of our major ball players, it could be better for him to go to the halves.
He was trialed at 5/8 a few years ago but it didn't work that well.

So if your supporting Hayne to go to 5/8 then write yes and put your explanation.
If your against it just say no and we will understand why.

I say NO!!

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ParraPride October 9, 2010 at 10:12pm

lol stiffler nice name
i was thinking you got it off steve stifler from the American Pie series :D
2m55ehehnnw5k October 9, 2010 at 10:16pm

no
Mav69 October 9, 2010 at 10:28pm

no
Make Parra Great Again October 9, 2010 at 10:32pm

In defence i think fullback, attack up at five-eight i think....
Djl October 9, 2010 at 10:35pm

No because we will sign a half it has to happen or parra recruiters will get sacked weve been after like 10 halves we will eventually have to sign 1.
seCtion eiGht October 9, 2010 at 10:44pm

No, he plays better with the room and view from the back, with some direction in the halves he will go back to his 2oo9 football
PM October 9, 2010 at 11:07pm

No. Why weaken one position to strengthen another ?

We need to develop full time halves and give some of the young guys (Humble,Murray,Mitchell,etc) a go.

Perhaps later in his career Hayne might move to 5/8 (ala Lockyer) when his lost a bit of leg speed and relies on speed between the ears.
Chris Johnstone October 9, 2010 at 11:09pm

I say yes.......he plays like a 5/8 most of the time anyway.......you don't see Slater setup plays like JH......

But he does really need a solid number 7 to really set him up.....he needs to be 2nd receiver at the most......he needs the half to set him up with less defenders........

He will be a 5/8 one day.....he has all the skills and more.......the kids freaky good......
Hugo October 10, 2010 at 1:26am

Well Kearney has just said NO so thats the end of this thread.
ParraP October 10, 2010 at 7:48am

difference is that Carney was a half and knew the position already, hence why he was so successful, i would be leaving hayne were he is for now.

Maybe in a few years when he loosses a yard of pace.

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