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Plane speakingJarryd who? Hayne Plane what?Legendary wide receiver Terrell Owens has no idea who former Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne is or about his dream of playing in the NFL, but he says he can make it."Who?" asked the charismatic Owens, who was the special guest at an intimate lunch at the SCG on Thursday ahead of next week's Super Bowl. "What position does he play?"Told that Hayne wants to make it as a running back or fullback, the former San Francisco superstar said: "Number one, I wish him the best of luck. If he's a guy with a lot of confidence, if he makes it, he'll be a trendsetter. Playing football is a physical sport. You look at what rugby does, it's very tough. The position he's going for, running back and fullback, that's one of those positions where you have to be tough, you have to be gritty and hit some guys."What about the fact that Hayne has never played the game?"It's easy to understand, in terms of the fullback and what they do," Owens said. "If he can grasp that concept of running your plays, blocking the right people, and really protecting the quarterback, he can make it."Owens was made an honorary member of the Sydney Roosters, with a special tri-colours jersey presented to him by retired captain Anthony Minichiello.Secrets in SeattleRumours have run strong all summer about a confrontation between Parramatta teammates Darcy Lussick and Corey Norman on the first night of their study trip of Seattle last year. It allegedly occurred during a night out to celebrate Melbourne Cup day.Eels coach Brad Arthur "categorically" denied anything untoward happened when contacted. But the speculation has buzzed around the club for months – and now on social media – that something went down.Whatever it was, it was seemingly inconsequential. More like boys just being boys.http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/theres-nothing-in-that-michael-clarke-story-ive-heard-that-one-before-20150129-1317j0.html

"I've heard the same thing, the players all respect ryles. But do they respect the GM ???. BA if I could remember had to make signings himself for star players to come to parra. Fox joined parra because of Ryles and if you heard clearly before his…"

"The family in Brisbane is a new one to me Hoe. I'm in the midcoast and know for a fact that Mitch was brought up in Taree, has family all through Taree and a number of articles contributing quotes to Mitch said he wanted to be close to Taree for…"

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GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman January 30, 2015 at 7:43am

The Norman / Lussick fight is interesting.
You'd think Darcy would smash him?
CP January 30, 2015 at 7:48am

A squad of 30 or so players. Of course there are going to be clashes. Every team has it.
Fuuuuuui January 30, 2015 at 8:40am

Damn, if they punched on we may have been able to tear up their contracts.

Foran for 2015!!
- GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman > Fuuuuuui January 30, 2015 at 9:15am
  
  lol
Semi-Trailor January 30, 2015 at 9:32am

D Lussick won't be here next year anyhow, he's on 450 a season, he's not worth that much no way.
He will have to take a big pay cut to stay.
The Badger January 30, 2015 at 10:08am

Not related but Webster stated on The Big Sports Breakfast today that Parra got Quinlan only because we made him an offer he couldn't refuse ...WTF does that mean??

I thought he was only a depth signing - maybe the Dragons were paying him minimum wage and we gave him $1k extra.

Hopefully we aint still paying way overs for bums.
- GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman > The Badger January 30, 2015 at 10:20am
  
  Hmmm interesting to see if he gets a run this year and if so, how will he go? He does have some NRL experience which has got to help.
  
  As for Lussick being overpriced and not being here beyond 2015, I think we should see how he goes this year with a few Manly team mates and hopefully an injury free season.
  
  He has all the potential in the world and had a good year in a poor team in 2013 so it's all up to him I guess?
Tin Tim January 30, 2015 at 10:57am

I keep hoping this big unit Lussick starts to deliver. If having Watmough in the team doesn't inspire him, nothing will. Also I'm a little sick & tired these so call NRL player that take the big money to come to Parramatta & have one mediocre season after the next, next thing you know there contracts up & they start playing good football. Not good enough, they are being payed good money to start playing good football from the start, not on there final year.
Yoshi January 30, 2015 at 11:25am

Quinlan's a truly horrible player. One of those guys who just isn't enough of an athlete to succeed. Sorta like a slightly faster, but weaker Mortimer who can't tackle.