If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
Just like the sun rising and setting each day, the NRL rumour cycle barely gives us a day of respite. But Jarryd Hayne in a Dragons jersey?
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Yeah, by no means am I saying this is definitely happening, just wanted to express my opinion nice and early.
As you say TB – and I think people tend to forget – Dufty was awesome the first half of the season.
I think he will be better for the run next season.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
Bloody quick that Reimis bloke.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
Don’t think I was ever trying to say Hayne can’t play, but he isn’t an upgrade on Dufty. He definitely was good the second half of last year.
The rumour around Dufty, from what I have heard, is definitely correct, but I’m not here to write about the speculated character of each person. If I had met Dufty and knew his story and what he was about, it might be a very different take.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
As I said, risk vs reward. Risk far too great this time.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
The assumption is born from the idea that Dufty is on the outer. I wouldn’t mind Hayne on the wing, especially with the loss of McDonald, but that doesn’t appear to be the way it’s going down.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
You may not be far off the money, but more than that, I think Mary has a problem trusting youngsters. It was clear last year that someone like Jai Field should have been thrown in at different points. Reece Robson should have had more time on the bench and maybe a first grade game or two as well to give McInnes a rest as well. All little signs, but when you consider how long it took for Dufty to get a crack in first grade as well, it all starts to make sense and add up.
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If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?