There's a large element of this in the Hayne story.

Mark Bosnich on the back page made an interesting point that he thought Mat Ryan's ascendancy to Valencia was more significant given he is actually playing real matches, in the world game.

But, nup, we seem to care more about a guy playing practice matches in a sport that means bugger all in this country and outside the US.

BTW, I hope Hayne does really well, but there are a few people who I've actually heard comparing this to Cathy Freeman's gold medal and friggin' Don Bradman.

I mean, C'mon.

This is an interesting article.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/american-sports/hey-aussies-dont-follow-jarryd-hayne-to-the-nfl/story-fnq2nnu6-1227520504721

I find this passage particularly perceptive.

“This runs headfirst into a larger phenomenon most Australians would rather pretend doesn’t exist: seeking acceptance from the USA. There’s a dichotomy of disdain for perceived cultural imperialism butting up against this notion that gaining success it in the United States means you’ve “made it”.

“This applies to chefs, actors, musicians and of course athletes. Hayne is that dream made manifest, and it’s one other players will seek too.”

Parramatta Eels strike again :lol:

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/parramatta-eels/jarryd-hayne-and-parramatta-eels-at-loggerheads-over-unauthorised-merchandise-20150910-gjjhu3.html

They are all being broadcast live on 7mate.

If the NFL was smart they would move heaven and earth to get every 49ers game on free to air here. It would be the best exposure they could ever hope for.

Thanks, awesome vid hadn't seen that one.

I watched this guy since he was about 19 with the Eels , so to see him make this move is terrific. He looks just as smooth in pads as he did in League. I love the wraps he got for the over the shoulder catch, which sounds like it must be a rare thing. I've seen him do that probably 40 times.

In terms of media coverage, there was a small article on Grantland, which is a reasonably large national (global) website.

"ERmagherd is league not rugby u fuckern dum american"

Channel 9 most likely. Hosted by Phil 'Gus' Gould, with commentary from Ray 'Rabbits' Warren and Paul 'Fatty' Vautin.

Which channel are screening the Doco he's been filming of the 'journey' ?

So apparently Channel 7 have bought the rights to 49ners games this season, purely for Hayne. All games will be on 7 m8

I wonder how many times I can post the Jarryd Hayne copypasta on /sp/ before I get banned.

HHNNNNNNGGGGG.

Awesome highlights video.

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That and a lashing of cultural cringe.

It's a great story though.

Congrats to Hayne, a wonderful story of persistence and hard work.

Will have to follow him this season.

His effort is inspirational.

About time he made the switch. Became pretty clear he wasn't going to make it anywhere as a QB after being waived by both the Chiefs and Bengals this offseason alone. Says a lot about how desperate the Browns are for anything at WR that he's made the final roster.

Christian huh? Nobody's perfect.

I wonder what day he joined tho, lol

Congrats to him.

HAYNE MADE THE FULL SQUAD

ALL ABOARD THE HAYNE TRAIN

CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS

Another interesting story for those who follow the sport closely. Former Raiders QB Tyrell Pryor has been signed by the Browns as a WR

Probs weighs 112k pounds as well

Probably not, but I mean in terms of sport, international break in the football and the last round in NRL and AFL with not a whole lot going on in either comp so makes sense to have him be top billing.

Edited by sydneycroatia58: 6/9/2015 10:02:02 AM

Good luck to him. Probably doesn't deserve top billing on every news channel though.

Probably a bit of a slow news week.

Plane has lift off.

-PB

Dunno but "monsterzero789" (15706 posts) said this.

I was a non-believer. Then Outback Jesus came into my life and i have learned the errors of my ways. I have repented, and now food tastes better and colors seem brighter. I let Outback Jesus take the wheel.

It's not the Hayne Plane.

It's the Hayne Train, and there's no brakes on it.

Is that because Hayne is all big on that Hillsong crap?

There's a dude on there with 112 thousand posts.

FARK.

There are blokes on that forum calling him "Outback Jesus" which made me laugh.