JARRYD Hayne mania has swept not only the Gold Coast but the rugby league world, with the star fullback’s stint in the NFL giving him unparalleled box office appeal.

Titans memberships are soaring, crowd numbers are increasing and Fox Sports had a record breaking Sunday of TV ratings, with their highest ever audience for a game involving the Gold Coast side.

Part of that success can be attributed to the innovative decision to have a ‘press red for Hayne’ option, giving viewers the opportunity to watch a feed of the game dedicated to watching the star, even when he wasn’t on the field.

Titans CEO Graham Annesley joins Ben Ikin, Nathan Ryan and Ben Glover to reveal how the club have built their winning roster, recruitment strategies and the success of Jarryd Hayne.

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It’s a quirky fascination that hasn’t been lost on Hayne’s teammates, with Titans players making light of the intense spotlight Foxtel’s red button shone on the new recruit.

“Push the red button,” one Titans player said as he swam past Hayne at a team pool session.

“Is it still the red button?”

“If we push the red button now can we watch you train?” asked another.

Hayne could do nothing but laugh it off as one crack after the other played its part in keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground.

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