Jarryd Hayne- Trial Commences this week

As per the heading Jarryd Haynes trial commences this week. Great image for the NRL with De Belins trial currently going on for sexual assault related offences and now Jarryd Haynes for similar. Anyway, reading the article, it appears that he has returned from his Christian Mission in Perth and has been training with current and former members of the Eels squad in Sydney and still has hopes of returning the the NRL. I make no comment in relation to the charges, trial or allegations for obvious reasons and would ask people to do the same. ( Super if that cannot be controlled or exposes the site then comfortable with and decision you make).

If he is guilty of the offences he has been charged with, then I hope he gets what he deserves. Likewise, if he is inncocent, I hope he gets the outcome he deserves in that regard. If found guilty, it is career over in my opinion.

If however he is acquitted, who thinks at age 32 any NRL Club would offer him a final crack? Would anyone want him back at the Eels? Would he be a replacement for Jennings for example? Are we better having moved on and leaving it at that?

"Yep, I'd much rather Paulo on our side than in the opposition. He had one of his best seasons for many years this year and is still strong and skilful. As you say, I can see Junior in a mentoring role for the younger players."

"Add to that the long list of rookies at the club, many of which were thrown into NRL last season. It's not quite Dad's Army, but the club does need to ensure that we continue to have the right mix of experience and youth."

"Yep people so focused on just performances rather than how good of a role model he is for Polynesian boys which make up more percentage of nrl players each year"

Replies

ParramAddict November 21, 2020 at 9:14pm

I dunno how I would feel if he returned to us, I loved watching him play but after his stint in 2018 after when we had so much hope from the previous season and ended up with the spoon, not blaming it all on him but I think he was more of a distraction.

If he wanted to join Parra in a assistant coaching role I think that would be a huge bonus as I think he has a great footy brain, but as a player I just think those days are over
- John Seckold > ParramAddict November 26, 2020 at 6:57am
  
  It's ok to have a footie brain but you still need to articulate your thoughts. Hayne - nah.
MontoEel November 21, 2020 at 9:17pm

I wish Hayne the best and I hope hes found not guilty. At 32 years of age I really cant see him offering much to any club. Hes been out of the game awhile now.
Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" November 21, 2020 at 9:18pm

It is better to leave sleeping dogs lie imo EE.

The final chapter in that book was written sometime ago.
Muttman November 21, 2020 at 11:32pm

I hope Justice prevails.
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- fishbulb November 22, 2020 at 9:12am
  
  No comment.
- Electric Eel November 22, 2020 at 11:32am
  
  There was no comment in relation to the specific allegations of any indication of opinion regrading his guilt or innocence smart arse!
Alan David Reid November 22, 2020 at 7:37am

Reading which article, ee?
- Electric Eel > Alan David Reid November 22, 2020 at 11:31am
  
  It was an article on news.com yesterday morning.
Brett Allen November 22, 2020 at 8:48am

I could see the Tigers throwing him a lifeline and play him at 5/8.