Nov 6th, 2017

Nov 6th, 2017

Eels cool on Hayne Plane's return

Jarryd Hayne has plenty of fences to mend before being welcomed back to the fold at Parramatta.

Hayne dramatically walked out on the Eels in 2014 to try his hand at NFL and is now in informal talks with the club about a return to the blue and gold.

But while he still has mates at Parra, notably skipper Tim Mannah, others in the club are not so crazy about the code hopping star.

Parramatta Eels are cool on the idea of Jarryd Hayne returning to the club after he left them in the lurch to pursue a NFL career. (AAP)

Several officials - and players - are dirty at the way Hayne abruptly left them in the lurch three years ago to try his hand at NFL and are sceptical about his reasons for wanting to come back ‘home’.

It’s been well documented that Hayne was a disruptive influence on the Gold Coast last season and he may need to sit down with players and the coaching staff and assure them he has changed his ways.

Dragons firm as favourites for English gun

Newcastle, Parramatta, Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra are all hot on the trail of boom British forward Alex Walmsley for next season.

But I’m hearing the Dragons have the edge at this stage - because of the presence of fellow internationals Gareth Widdop and James Graham at the Big Red V.

St George Illawarra are using their English connections to try and land the prized scalp of Alex Walmsley. (AAP)

The trio are in camp with the England World Cup squad, with Widdop and Graham working overtime to get the St Helens star to Wollongong for 2018.

Broncos old off rivals for teen sensation

The Broncos have beaten off several rival clubs to re-sign teenage sensation Fanitesi Niu for the next three years.

Still only 17, Niu is a pacy fullback who has been earmarked for the Broncos’ fulltime squad in 2019.

The youngster hails from Marsden State High School - whose graduates include superstars Cameron Smith and Israel Folau.

Carter looks to resurrect career

Bad boy Paul Carter’s NRL career looks to be over after a series of indiscretions that saw him sent packing from the Titans, Rabbitohs and Roosters in recent years.

But Carter, a player with plenty of talent and son of Penrith great Steve Carter, isn’t throwing in the towel just yet.

Former NRL player Paul Carter pleads not guilty

He is attempting to get a start in the Queensland Cup and pick up the pieces of a promising career that has crumbled before his eyes due to some dreadful decisions off the field.

Scot's binge turns off NRL suitors

Scotsman Johnny Walker lost a lot more than his World Cup spot when he and two team-mates were sent home over the weekend after a big night on the drink.

At least two NRL clubs were keen on Walker for next season - but won’t touch him now after he was sent packing with his tail between his legs.