Plan for Hayne to the eels in 2017

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/parramatta-eels-hatching-plan-to-secure-corey-norman-and-jarryd-hayne-for-2017-season/news-story/12ff49e6f115b3d334e0922ab151b1fd?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20dailytelegraphnrlndm%20(Daily%20Telegraph%20%7C%20NRL)NRLParramatta Eels hatching plan to secure Corey Norman and Jarryd Hayne for 2017 season44 minutes agoChristian NicolussiThe Daily TelegraphCorey Norman set to re-sign with the EelsTHE Parramatta Eels are working with the NRL’s salary cap auditors towards 2017 and could get into a position to re-sign off-contract star Corey Norman and favourite son Jarryd Hayne.Norman joked about Hayne wanting to come back to Parramatta.But the prospect of the pair combining in blue and gold next year could become reality despite their current salary cap crisis.Corey Norman celebrates a Jarryd Hayne try. Picture: Mark EvansWith the removal of the recently retired Anthony Watmough’s reported $750,000 contract off their books, the $200,000 increase in the salary cap to $7.1 million and savings made by the departures of Nathan Peats and Junior Paulo, the Eels will be back in black next season and ready to sign the two superstars.Former NRL auditor Ian Schubert is continuing to work with the governing body on behalf of the Eels to determine how much money from third-party agreements will be counted towards the club’s cap next season.Hayne has fulfilled his dream of playing in the NFL and is now embarking on a new journey of representing the Fiji rugby sevens side in the Rio Olympic Games.But the prospect of winning an NRL premiership with the Eels could be the crowning glory of his amazing cross-code career.Despite being linked to the Sydney Roosters, the former San Francisco 49er has previously said he would only return to the NRL with Parramatta.With the Eels’ financial mess likely to affect the club’s salary cap next season, there are fears among Parramatta fans they couldn’t afford to reunite with Hayne and re-sign Norman.Hayne will have no shortage of suitors if he decides to return to the NRL in 2017, and the Eels have the advantage of being his former club with a close-knit team that features plenty of his close friends, including Tim Mannah.Having Norman, Hayne and Kieran Foran would terrorise most sides.In the meantime, Norman revealed he had hoped to have a clearer idea about his future as early as this week.The Eels tabled a deal for Norman last week, which was understood to be short of the $800,000-a-season the playmaker’s management is holding out for.Penrith were one club who quickly dropped off when informed of Norman’s price.“I think my manager is trying to sort something out this week, and with all that (salary cap) drama over now, or some of it, we’ll try and move forward,’’ Norman said.PCorey Norman jokes around at training. Pic Brett Costello“I didn’t go on the market because I want to stay at Parramatta. I love the club, the coaching staff and the boys, so I gave Parramatta every opportunity so I could stay here.’’Norman has developed into one of the game’s premium playmakers, and stepped up in the absence of halves partner Foran, who remains interstate being treated for his mental health.Foran wasn’t named to take on Melbourne at Pirtek Stadium on Monday night, but is still an outside chance to return.When Peats was forced to leave last week for the sake of the Eels becoming salary cap compliant, he told a TV network Norman would have been the next player in line to be tapped on the shoulder if Peats could not find a club.Norman, however, said he was unaware of such plans.“I don’t know about that, and I don’t know if Peatsy knew about that,’’ Norman said.The Eels suffered a heartbreaking final-minute loss against South Sydney on Friday — their first game since the heavy penalties were handed down for the salary cap breaches — and must now win 12 of their remaining 14 games to play finals football, starting with the Storm.Sat 21/

Personally, I think Jarryd will finish his career in rugby, however if he did return I highly doubt we will be able to fit both Hayne and Norman into our cap unless we were to shed a player or two.
If it came down to either re-signing Norman or signing Hayne, I'd be re-signing Norman in a heart beat.
Hayne will be 29 by the time next season kicks off and will have been out of the game for 2 years. No doubt he would still be one of the best players in the game, but for how long? He has played very little competitive minutes over the past 2 years and he is obviously on the back half of his career. I just wonder, at 29, how many more prime years he'd have left in him.
Norman on the other hand is only 25, he's one of the best playmakers in the game and is only just entering his prime. For both the immediate future and long term future, I think Norman is a much better option.
It would be nice to have both though!

"1. Gutho, same for me total douche off the field.
2. Bulldogs, trying to buy a premiership, but not smart enough to.
3. Ezra Mam, obvious reasons and feel free to google his stupid back tattoo.
4. 2926 is a long way away, but I'll go with…"

"1 both
2 souths ( the new roosters, they seem to be the NRL favorites with no salary cap )
3 over rated Mitchell
4 will find out when they debut
5 no would wait till the end of season and see how we go
6 8th
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2. Dragons 4 spoon
3. Gutherson most disliked
4. T Brown debutant
5. Absolutely yes. Sign Ryles until 2031
6. 7th
7🤠 later i will"

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Jack May 17, 2016 at 10:51pm

Make it happen
Dave May 17, 2016 at 10:51pm

Former NRL auditor Ian Schubert is continuing to work with the governing body on behalf of the Eels to determine how much money from third-party agreements will be counted towards the club’s cap next season.

Well that is just great still going to be paying for this screw up for at least one more year
Rosemont May 17, 2016 at 11:07pm

Hayne will return to Parra. Roosters lol no chance.
K-DOG May 17, 2016 at 11:12pm

Does Hayne know about any of this??
christeel May 17, 2016 at 11:13pm

Yeeesssssss !!!!!!!!
the boss May 17, 2016 at 11:16pm

hayne tagetted a tweet at a big journo tonight saying
"you the bloke that says im going to the roosters every 2 weeks, didnt happen, so now make up a new story.
Omygindahouse May 17, 2016 at 11:59pm

Parra need a hooker and Prop not Hayne
Parrastew May 18, 2016 at 1:39am

It is up to Haynes manager if we can get him back to para. A nice multi year multi million personal contract with a sponsor like Nike or Asics this year could be registered as a TPA next year and minimise his % of the cap.
- Stevo > Parrastew May 18, 2016 at 6:53am
  
  Imagine Nike making our jerseys or Asics coming back on board
ParraLAD May 18, 2016 at 1:48am

Personally, I think Jarryd will finish his career in rugby, however if he did return I highly doubt we will be able to fit both Hayne and Norman into our cap unless we were to shed a player or two.
If it came down to either re-signing Norman or signing Hayne, I'd be re-signing Norman in a heart beat.
Hayne will be 29 by the time next season kicks off and will have been out of the game for 2 years. No doubt he would still be one of the best players in the game, but for how long? He has played very little competitive minutes over the past 2 years and he is obviously on the back half of his career. I just wonder, at 29, how many more prime years he'd have left in him.
Norman on the other hand is only 25, he's one of the best playmakers in the game and is only just entering his prime. For both the immediate future and long term future, I think Norman is a much better option.
It would be nice to have both though!

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