Sep 25th, 2017

Sep 25th, 2017

Hayne Plane to Cronulla?

Cronulla are considering making an offer for star Titans fullback Jarryd Hayne.

Hayne still has a year to run on his Titans contract but the club is believed to be ready to cut him loose if he finds another team.

While the Sharks have two class fullbacks in Josh Dugan and Valentine Holmes next season, Hayne could play in the three-quarter-line and add an 'x-factor' the club has lacked since losing Ben Barba this year.

Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen is keen on luring Gold Coast fullback Jarryd Hayne to the club. (AAP)

Or alternately, Dugan prefers to play in the centres and Hayne could play fullback and Holmes on the wing, where he has produced his best football.

It is believed the Titans will be prepared to pay a portion of Hayne’s salary if he switches clubs.

Sharks skipper Paul Gallen, a team-mate of Hayne’s at State of Origin and Test level, is said to be keen to get the former Eels star on board.

Thompson move to Manly spot on

I’ve copped plenty of flak from keyboard warriors in recent days over my story that the Dragons are set to part ways with star forward Joel Thompson.

But make no mistake - the story is 100% correct - and if the Dragons can come to a deal with Manly, the popular back-rower will be in the maroon and white in 2018.

St George Illawarra backrower Joel Thompson has been linked with a move to Manly. (AAP)

Why? Thompson, even though he enjoyed his best season at the Dragons this year, is 30 next year and officials believe they have younger - and cheaper - options coming through their ranks.

Kids ask Warriors the tough questions

It’s been another year of embarrasment for the Warriors - AND two youngsters found themselves in hot water in New Zealand last week for asking tough questions of the players that no one else seems willing to ask.

Several Warriors stars visited Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School - and the two kids took the chance to put some home truths to the NRL men.

One of the youngsters dared to ask why the team performed so poorly, while the second asked where they finished on the premiership ladder.

Both were given 'time outs', told to apologise in writing - and lectured by their teachers about their questions which were described as "disrespectful" to the school's guests.

Kiwis puzzled over Foz

Confusion reins in New Zealand following Kieran Foran’s declaration that he was not making himself available for the World Cup.

Two days before making that statement, he told Kiwi selector Hugh McGahan and coach David Kidwell that he would be available.

The whole thing has left the Kiwis scratching their heads - and now short of a playmaker for the big tournament.

Kieran Foran (r) has told New Zealand he is unavailable for the end of season World Cup. (AAP)