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New York after Hayne

Posted by Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst on October 16, 2017 at 4:17pm
AN aspiring rugby league club in New York has set its sights on NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne as its first marquee signing ahead of a proposed 2019 launch. The New York City Rugby League consortium is following in the footsteps of the Toronto Wolfpack and has lodged a bid to play in the Rugby Football League’s (RFL) professional tier in England.Founders of the New York club hope to get the go-ahead to enter at Championship level, just one step away from Super League.Like Toronto, which has signed former NRL players such as Fuifui Moimoi, Dave Taylor and Ashton Sims, the New York bid wants to attract prominent NRL talent.Two former Australian internationals, one a prop and the other a back, have already been approached to play for the new club in 2019.Hayne has endured a difficult season since returning to rugby league.Bid co-founder Ricky Wilby has confirmed that Gold Coast fullback and ex-NFL running back Hayne is one of their targets.“Jarryd Hayne would be a perfect signing for a team in New York given his background in the NFL, given his love of American sports, given the profile he has in Australia,” Wilby said.“He would be a perfect fit. I’ve not spoken to Jarryd, but I would love to. It would great to meet with his agent and discuss a way forward.” Hayne is represented by veteran agent Wayne Beavis.EXPANSION: Rugby league in New York?HIT BACK: Tonga coach slams Taumalolo criticsWilby said the New York bid is backed by an unnamed investor who has promised PS4.3 million ($A7.2m) in initial funds for the club for the first two years and then more investment if required.All of the visiting teams’ flights and accommodation costs from the UK will be covered by the New York club.The new franchise is looking to play its home games at Red Bull Arena, which hosts Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls and has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.Hayne has a profile in America due to his stint with the 49ers.Wilby said the New York club would be based full-time in the American city, unlike the Wolfpack, which is based partly in Yorkshire, and play two games at home and then two games away.“Toronto being accepted has given the game over here (in the UK) a big shot in the arm,” he said.“We looked at their model and there’s certain aspects that we could improve. “We wanted to base our team in New York and give, not only players, but fans an experience.“We want to bring rugby league to a massive sports market.”
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  • Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" October 16, 2017 at 4:21pm

    Follow that dream boy.

    PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE !

  • macybrown October 16, 2017 at 4:28pm
    Really this would be almost the perfect scenario for Hayne. Almost ;). ..no secret how much I think he could work for us both on and off field TPAs etc.
    But since I unashamedly idolise the player that he is, I think what's best for him would be to get him out of the nrl media jungle and over to zooyork pronto. Would be great for him.
  • Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown October 16, 2017 at 4:42pm

    LOL Funniest article ive read for a while.

  • CP October 16, 2017 at 4:47pm

    He wont be missed - he dead set lost game two origin for us. 

  • Wizardssleeves official receipts October 16, 2017 at 8:00pm
    Haha can just imagine him running rings around 6th grade level players and doing his Hayneplane every time he scores a try. Would be right up his alley to finish as a standout superstar scoring 10 try's a game in front of a crowd of 1500 .
    • Oldskool > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 17, 2017 at 8:53am
      Hahaha that's gold
    • Muttman > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 17, 2017 at 9:43am
      Perfect. Could not have said it better
  • wald'oh October 16, 2017 at 8:37pm

    Jeez, poor old Jarryd is getting bad advice from the Big Guy in the Sky if he falls for this one. I would have thought his fabulously well paid agent would have guided him into a League position better than this but would he listen is another matter.. Still, his retirement will be rock solid with ads for Pepsi and Nike.

  • Wizardssleeves official receipts October 17, 2017 at 9:45am
    Yeah club footy in Australia . Could you imagine a 25K seating arena for rugby league . It'd be as packed as a Billy Rogers fan club gathering .
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