Jarryd Hayne out of NRL options as Dragons, Eels reportedly withdraw interest
Jarryd Hayne has suffered a brutal double-blow in his quest to play in the NRL next season, with St George Illawarra and Parramatta both reportedly withdrawing their interest in signing him.
The alleged victim has spoken to both the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police.
According to The Saturday Telegraph, the Dragons’ reported decision not to pursue Hayne’s services for 2019 is due to a disagreement over his market value – not the alleged sexual assault.
The Dragons emerged as a viable destination for the 30-year-old last month after the Eels failed to offer him a new contract.
Both Hayne and Parramatta management have expressed their mutual desire to reunite next season.
But the Eels were unable to re-sign the two-time Dally M Medal winner due to a lack of salary cap space.
That left the Dragons, who need to sign a quality outside back after the departure of Nene Macdonald (North Queensland Cowboys) and Jason Nightingale (retired), as Hayne’s best apparent option.
But News Limited is reporting the Red V were only prepared to offer Hayne $500,000 a season – the same wage he earned at the Eels in 2018 – while the veteran wanted a two-year, $1.4 million deal.
To make matters worse for the former San Francisco 49ers running back, Fairfax Media is reporting the Eels have now pulled out of the race for the Hayne Plane following the latest allegations against him.
Hayne is also the subject of a civil lawsuit filed by a Santa Clara woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in 2015.
No police charges were laid over the alleged incident dating back to his stint in the NFL.
The veteran of 214 NRL appearances has been loosely linked with a move to both French Rugby and Super Rugby, however, his off-field issues could `scare off possible suitors from rival codes.
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He should have taken our original offer
Maybe when all this clears he could come back for redemption
It's time to let it go Wile E, I've done it, you can too.
Lol
its hard to let talent go
Suck to be hayne
Happy with this. hope we are keep Manu thou. At least hen he played he put in every game.
Hayne hasn’t even had a chance to speak up about this yet...obviously he would be in a very bad dark place at the moment.
surprised that most of the comments are willing to throw the weight behind ‘allegations’. It is very easy to make allegations...remember semi and what the disgusting footy show and sharkies crowd threw at him.??
Essentialy this is just another trial by media at this stage and I find it hard to believe that our club and most blokes here are happy to believe without knowing the full facts yet.
If Hayne didnt run and hide he would be given the chance to explain his side of the story but he is letting the media paint a picture of him.
Hayne hasnt even explained what happened in the US yet either
Wake up outrunna put yourself in the position! Hayne has explained what happened in the US the cops agreed!
Spot on Macy, why would he say anything about this, although I have read where he has denied the allegations. The best thing is to say nothing until interviewed by the police, also read somewhere where the NRL integrity unit has spoken to him.
Until the police make a decision one way or another he should say nothing and then when he does through his solicitor.
If the police reject the claim then the woman could be in for a lot of problems.
One thing I would also say is what sort of photographic evidence does she have, and unless Jarryd is in the pics, then what does it prove?
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