Hayne to meet with Dragons

St George Illawarra have expressed interest in the services of Jarryd Hayne and will meet with the off-contract back about the prospect of joining the Dragons next season.While Parramatta returned for pre-season training last week, Hayne was nowhere to be seen.NRL.com understands Hayne and the Dragons have been in dialogue over the past few days, with Hayne set to meet club officials as discussions with the Eels have come to a halt.St George Illawarra were initially reluctant to explore the option of luring Hayne to the joint venture, however, given he is still a free agent they have changed their tune.Dragons director of rugby league pathways Ian Millward and coach Paul McGregor both returned from holiday on Monday and will begin discussions with Hayne.Hayne isn't satisfied with what the Eels are willing to offer him to remain next year, with Parramatta waiting on the movement of other players (including a potential move from Michael Jennings to Newcastle) before they are able to commit to any more.It's left Hayne contemplating a move to French rugby union, where former teammate Semi Radradra plies his trade.However, the Dragons have come in at the 11th hour, looking to bolster their backline following the retirement of Jason Nightingale and the departure of Nene MacDonald to the North Queensland Cowboys.There is also uncertainty surrounding the future of fullback Matt Dufty at the club, making Hayne an ideal signing given his ability to cover all positions in the backline.

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Mac5733 November 5, 2018 at 4:10pm

If we don’t get Hayne and see Jennings run around again this year, we are stupider than I’ve ever thought.
- Khagan > Mac5733 November 5, 2018 at 4:13pm
  
  You already know it is going to happen lol.
- MontoEel > Mac5733 November 5, 2018 at 4:26pm
  
  Agree! Mac, this current Eels board and recruitment really have a lot to answer for!
- Mad Max > Mac5733 November 5, 2018 at 7:50pm
  
  Spot On Mac! Whst a disgrce of a club parra has becme! We recruited shit players, and keeping the useless idiots on 800l plus, but we cant afford the best performing player last year and a son of the Eels! The board have a shitload to answer for!
Wizardssleeves official receipts November 5, 2018 at 4:20pm

Ok , so what’s the full story here ? We are back at training , we have apparently indicted we want him , he has apparently indicted he wants to stay , surely we have 500K in the bank as we knew he was up for renewal , so what’s the go ?

Hes either priced himself above what we are willing to spend , or there’s been a conflict between him and the club . There is no way in hell we’d have to release players to fit him in if his price was reasonable . They would’ve ensured there was cash in the budget .

Its about time someone spills their guts and puts it to bed one way or another . We are back at training and the Hayne fucking circus is once again disrupting things .
- ParramattaLurker > Wizardssleeves official receipts November 5, 2018 at 4:23pm
  
  He wants 700k.
- Parrakeet > Wizardssleeves official receipts November 5, 2018 at 4:35pm
  
  Hayne probably knows what other under performing Eels are on sadly but that can't enter into the equation. If he leaves Eels he will just look like a high plain drifter. I believe football is more than a contract. Ferguson will do wonders for this team and JH will benefit next year if they all catch enthusiasmitis. For his own good he needs to stay.
  - Wizardssleeves official receipts > Parrakeet November 5, 2018 at 5:52pm
    
    The bloke only plays half a season .
    - Russ > Wizardssleeves official receipts November 5, 2018 at 10:26pm
      
      Pffff.
      
      That's absolute bullshitt.
      
      5 games.
- ibby > Wizardssleeves official receipts November 5, 2018 at 4:46pm
  
  we have 400k in the bank, thats why where trying to offload taka or french that way we can offer hayne 600-700k because m jennings wont leave lol. rumours are he will play for wenty come round 1 if he doesnt leave.