How Jarryd Hayne’s Gold Coast Titans signing allowed Mitch Moses to arrive early at Parramatta Eels

How Jarryd Hayne’s Gold Coast Titans signing allowed Mitch Moses to arrive early at Parramatta EelsLEAGUEAugust 16, 2017 5:43pmby CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSISource: The Daily Telegraph0:00The Loz and Dog Show: Round 24The Loz and Dog Show: Round 24LIVEMITCHELL Moses is doing what Jarryd Hayne was meant to be doing this season — guiding Parramatta to the promised land.Had the Hayne Plane landed back at his former club instead of the Gold Coast Titans, the Eels would have struggled to pick up the $300,000 tab to lure Moses across from the Wests Tigers mid-season.Hayne had been tabled a whopping $2.5 million three-year deal by the Eels late last season, but he accepted a two-year deal for similar money from the Gold Coast.“There are ‘what ifs’, and it’s hard to say, but we’ve been fortunate to grab Mitchell this year and he’s been really good for us,’’ said coach Brad Arthur, when asked by The Daily Telegraph about the Sliding Doors moment.Gold Coast Titans coach Neil Henry at Sydney Airport on Wednesday. Picture: Phil HillyardGold Coast Titans coach Neil Henry at Sydney Airport on Wednesday. Picture: Phil HillyardSource: News LimitedAnd some of the cash saved by the Eels allowed them to accommodate Moses earlier than expected.The new No. 7 is signed until the end of 2019 and certainly proving quite the consolation prize.Hayne will be another no-show on Thursday night at ANZ Stadium against his former club because of an ankle injury.Arthur was not buying into the Hayne and Neil Henry hysteria, with the power play between the star recruit and Titans coach coming to a head this week.Henry is likely to be tapped next week, but still fronted at Sydney airport to answer questions about Hayne’s latest injury setback and the possibility of this game being his last in the Titans coach’s box.Mid-season recruit Mitchell Moses has been a strong performer for the Eels. Picture: AAPMid-season recruit Mitchell Moses has been a strong performer for the Eels. Picture: AAPSource: AAPHayne was a late scratching for no other reason but injury, said Henry, especially with the team’s short turnaround, and he is under an injury cloud for next week as well.“It’s a legitimate injury, he was picked in the team and we wanted him to play,’’ Henry said.“He couldn’t run on it during the week, so he was ruled out yesterday.PODCAST: Buzz Rothfield and David Riccio join Fiona Bollen to comb through Hayne v Henry & salary cap drama. Plus! Buzz declares this weekend boasts the game of the year.“I spoke to him last night and he was disappointed he couldn’t play. He missed the last game against Parramatta as well.“It could be a two-week problem for him. We’ll wait and see. He had a scan and needs a cortisone injection next week, so hopefully he’s OK for next week.’’As for Henry’s future and the Eels clash being the “last roll of the dice’’, he said: “For me, personally? I don’t know, do you have a crystal ball? I’m the coach at the moment.Jarryd Hayne with Eels fans during a break from his duties with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. Picture Gregg PorteousJarryd Hayne with Eels fans during a break from his duties with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. Picture Gregg PorteousSource: News Corp Australia“We’re scratching for wins, we’ve come down here, we’ve trained well, so we’ll see what happens.“Time will tell. I don’t make these decisions. I’ve put my case forward, and I’m confident in my own ability.’’The Eels are short-priced favourites to beat the Titans, especially with no Hayne who has not lived up to his $1.2 million price tag.Jarryd Hayne does the Hayne Plane after scoring a try for Parramatta in 2013. Picture: AAPJarryd Hayne does the Hayne Plane after scoring a try for Parramatta in 2013. Picture: AAPSource: News Corp AustraliaShould the Titans not stand in the way of Hayne departing the holiday strip with a year to run on his deal, the 29-year-old will make it a priority to remain in the NRL, not overseas rugby.Arthur was only concerned about his players bouncing back from their shock loss to Newcastle, which also cruelled their chance to move into the all-important top four.https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/how-jarryd-haynes-gold-coast-titans-signing-allowed-mitch-moses-to-arrive-early-at-parramatta-eels/news-story/f28f73bc8ed1f1e2e2777bb119747cbd

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