When it comes to talking about NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne, interim Gold Coast co-coach Terry Matterson has had enough.
Matterson refused to comment on Hayne’s performance in Saturday’s 26-14 loss to Canterbury at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.
The visit of the Bulldogs – who had lost seven consecutive matches on the road – presented an opportunity for Hayne to fire back at his critics.
Instead, the most memorable moment Hayne delivered for the 10,887 fans came 16 minutes from time when his attempt at a long downfield kick sprayed off the side of his boot and well over the sideline on the full.
The Bronx cheers that accompanied the kick around the ground would be concern to the Titans’ board, who have staked plenty on their marquee man.
Matterson has however clearly had enough of the Hayne focus.
“I’d rather talk about the team than one player really because this team’s not about one player,” Matterson said when asked to assess Hayne’s performance.
The Titans will play the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium in the visitors’ final match of the season.
KillaKanga
Roar Rookie
No, it's not all about Hayne but to be fair he has gone out of his way TO make it all about himself. I lost all respect for the guy when he returned from his "dream" NFL sojourn and was still spouting that crap "It's not about money"...then lo and behold the Titans offer him more coin than Parra (For which I will be eternally grateful) and he goes back on his word and a signed agreement AND then has the temerity to claim his "faith" keeps him strong... I really LMAO at that one. I also agreed with what Tommy said on the Footy show irregardless of the empty counter points that "Beau Knows Stuff All" came up with. For awhile there on Sat I thought the Titans' fullback was Claude Rains but then I realised that Claude actually put in the effort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oo0Nj3fMf8 :-)
DJ
Guest
Hayne on his own has managed to destroy the Titans. They will never recover from this.
Big Daddy
Guest
Just heard joey johns concerned about hayne's mental state because of media pressure. I am sick and tired of guys like him defending players like hayne. The old mental health card. Tommy was right you wouldn't have this guy in the trenches with you if there was a war
The Barry
Roar Guru
Henry might still have a job if he'd taken more of the Matterson line instead of buying in.
Emcie
Roar Guru
careful Matterson, that kind of talk got Henry sacked
Stu
Guest
Home crowd booing Hayne - I can't see the Titans recovering from this debacle