If Hayne returns will he return as fullback?

Or Five-Eighth? Or even centre?

Jarryd has always said that he saw himself moving into the six role at some point in his career. Considering he wouldn't be coming back until he was 28/29, you'd think maybe he might be on the downhill slide in terms of pace, endurance, etc (particularly depending on the position he might play in NFL if he's trained differently). He's probably right in his physical prime right now.

So to me, it would kind of make sense that if you're going to take that break plus you're on the other end of your physical peak that it would be the time for Hayne to come back in a position, where he could certainly play into his mid-thirties.

If not five-eighth, I can see Hayne having to come back as a centre. Fullback is such a specialist position - it requires speed and endurance and I don't see how you can train for a totally different sport and then come back into that position.

Whatever Hayne's career has in hold for him, I think we may have seen his last game as an NRL fullback.

Shame because he was probably on track to be one of the greatest ever, IMO.

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Sir Penny Wong October 15, 2014 at 3:50pm

The ship has sailed, he will not return.
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst October 15, 2014 at 3:51pm

Guaranteed Immortal, but that wasn't his dream lol
Yobz October 15, 2014 at 4:10pm

Punter.
Muttman October 15, 2014 at 4:14pm

I think he's had a brain snap. He hasn't thought this through at all.
- Frank The Tank > Muttman October 15, 2014 at 4:40pm
  
  Hahahaha. Mutt I hope he has another brain snap and changes his mind again before we sign an entire new squad to replace him.
The Offside Eel October 15, 2014 at 4:36pm

He won't return any time soon he will.
Give it a shot it won't work out
Sign with rugby play in the 7s Olympic side.
Sign with a super 14 team become a wallaby.
Achieve all he can there
Sign with a European Union side play a season.
Comeback to the eels at the age of 32.
Play 2 seasons as a centre finish with a premiership.
Frank The Tank October 15, 2014 at 4:38pm

Phil if Hayne returns he will decide where and if he plays and we will be willing to accommodate this I'm sure.
slip October 15, 2014 at 4:48pm

Is it true no NFL team has signed him? Big risk he is taking having to prove himself to the talent scouts. I think it's a crazy decision, but good luck.
Parrakeet October 15, 2014 at 5:01pm

I get the feeling JH can identify with the old song “ Is that all there is “. If he comes back to NRL he will not be the same. The road less travelled is a difficult one.
Chop Chop October 15, 2014 at 5:02pm

I think it's the last we have seen of Hayne in the NRL....IMO..