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Knights clearing the tarmac for Hayne

Posted by Eel for life on May 17, 2016 at 11:02am

They might be at a low ebb but that hasn't stopped Knights officials from thinking big. TOP STORIES Hayne retires from NFL to chase new dream Hayne Plane Jet-propelled to Origin A day after Newcastle's club-record 62-0 pounding from Cronulla at Hunter Stadium – which left them as $1.40 favourites for their second consecutive wooden spoon – chief executive Matt Gidley confirmed they would be interested in making a play for code-switching superstar Jarryd Hayne.

The Roosters have long been regarded as the frontrunners if and when the 28-year-old decides to make an NRL comeback. And while Gidley joked that the Knights might need Newcastle City Council to offer Hayne Nobbys Beach as a third-party sponsorship, he said there was no harm in expressing interest. "We'll definitely meet with his management and have a discussion," Gidley said.

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Y2Eel May 17, 2016 at 11:04am

He wont come back to the NRL....... Why would you when you get the idiots in the media attacking you all the time...
Outrunna May 17, 2016 at 11:13am

Well they already have Pauli Pauli as the key to getting him there. Boom game over
Wizardssleeves official receipts May 17, 2016 at 11:21am

Well there is is guys , Gids is laying out a little request there and involving himself in sourcing a TPA , if Newcastle Council were to give Hayne Nobbys beach as a TPA , would Gidley and ultimately the NRL as the Knights owners be in breach of the " at arms length " cap rule ?

I hope the media are keeping an eye on Haynes property portfolio should he sign with Newcastle .
- Maelstrom > Wizardssleeves official receipts May 17, 2016 at 11:23am
  
  They aren't Parramatta. So no, they wouldn't be of breach. >_<
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 17, 2016 at 11:28am

I doubt very much if Hayne would like to add another wooden spoon to his trophy cabinet.

An eels deal would make us certain grand finalists.
- Eel for life > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 17, 2016 at 11:31am
  
  Agree, i think if he returns he will want to come back to achieve what he didnt in the NRL and thats a premiership.
  
  There is NO way he will sign with the knights.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER May 17, 2016 at 11:40am

everybody keep on dreaming he wont come back to us no way because he wants to win a grand final if he come back to NRL that wont happen to us the NRL wont let it happen not this year not ever
- Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 > ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER May 17, 2016 at 11:45am
  
  You need to find the secret to the positive vibe paul. Gheeesh...
- christeel > ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER May 17, 2016 at 2:07pm
  
  Ok goodbye, dont forget to take your crystal ball
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER May 17, 2016 at 11:47am

I lost it Chief and it not comeing back now so I say thanks NRL