Eels Sign Hayne Until The End Of 2010
Parramatta superstar Jarryd Hayne will remain at the Eels until the end of the 2010 season after today signing a new deal to stay put.
Hayne had been pursued by South Sydney for which his father Manoa Thompson played for in the early 1990's, but Souths on Monday withdrew from the chase for Hayne stating that they believed he would remain with the Eels.
The current Australian and NSW winger has signed a two-year extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of the 2008 season. Hayne's management (same as Greg Inglis' management last year) has ensured that he'll be off contract in time for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup year and with the ARU desperate for any Rugby League talent Hayne's value by 2010 will explode through the roof.
Parramatta Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald said, "He's contracted until 2008 and we've added two years for 2009 and 2010."
Hayne made his first grade debut in 2006 where he scored a stunning 17 tries in 16 appearances to take out the Peter Moore Rookie Award and also gain selection in Australia's Tri Nations squad, but failed to play in any of the Test matches. Hayne this year made his State of Origin debut playing in all three matches and made his Test debut against New Zealand in October.
With the departure of Timana Tahu, it's expected that Hayne will be given an opportunity in the centres after playing wing and fullback over the last two years.
Attention for Parramatta will now turn to re-signing utility back Krisnan Inu who emerged as a superstar on the scene midway through 2007 after being plucked from obsecurity to make his Test debut for New Zealand earlier in the season.
Traditional big spenders Sydney Roosters have announced their intentions to sign Inu and remain firm favourites to snare his signature.
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