Hayne Killing it

[Rex]

Who was the dude who played one game on the wing for the Knights, I think, who was supposed to have been an NFL player at one time. He was useless, and I think it turned out he may not have actually ever been an NFL player.
EDIT: Found him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Smith_(rugby_league)

Thank you. Greg Smith. Couldn't remember the name.

Greg Smith was reported by Phil Rothfield of the Telegraph as the worst ever rugby league signing in a scoop revealing his misrepresented past. He played just one NRL game - for the Knights against the Bulldogs. He managed to turn, virtually single-handedly, a comprehensive victory by the Knights into a shattering loss.

After the game, the Telegraph apparently reported that he falsely convinced coach Warren Ryan that he played professional NFL football with the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is the apology from Phil Rothfield:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...433401343?sv=6fa5d22afae787df1887db948d480799

Thank you to Manly haters Warren Ryan, Phil Rothfield and the Telegraph for a real good laugh.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

Interesting how we call NFL, Gridiron, but Americans don't.
They say American football,
(Or just football) the same as we would say, Australian football, etc.

 

[Rex]

Interesting how we call NFL, Gridiron, but Americans don't.
They say American football,
(Or just football) the same as we would say, Australian football, etc.

They only use the term gridiron to refer to the field (and only in a poetic sense).

Yet the governing body of the sport here is Gridiron Australia. Obviously "American Football" isn't marketable here, much like "Australian Rules" wouldn't be marketable overseas.

 

[Loobs]

They only use the term gridiron to refer to the field (and only in a poetic sense).

Yet the governing body of the sport here is Gridiron Australia. Obviously "American Football" isn't marketable here, much like "Australian Rules" wouldn't be marketable overseas.

It's just football over there, which is stupid because out of all the footballs, American Football has the least amount of foot.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

It's just football over there, which is stupid because out of all the footballs, American Football has the least amount of foot.

True.
In Darwin there's a mix of AFL & NRL following. If I refer to RL as footy, AFL fans say,
"Derrr, that's not footy, that's Rugby"
And on it goes.

 

[Rex]

http://www.sportsfan.com.au/Home/Vi...LOWDOWN_NRL_article_hatethehaynehaters_270815

 

[robbiea]

Soccer says "Hi"

 

[Loobs]

Soccer says "Hi"

Nah, too much foot in that one. They're taking the piss

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

Anyone know when JH's next trial game appearance will be ?

 

[Brookie Brawler]

It's just football over there, which is stupid because out of all the footballs, American Football has the least amount of foot.

...except of course for touch football, in which the only time the foot actually comes in contact with the ball is during a tap restart.

I am banned from these because I fumble it about 50% of the time.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Soccer says "Hi"

Shortly before dropping to ground, writhing around, clutching head and being stretchered to the sideline.

Rest of footy says "Hi" back.

 

[Loobs]

...except of course for touch football, in which the only time the foot actually comes in contact with the ball is during a tap restart.

I am banned from these because I fumble it about 50% of the time.

Don't worry - I remember a commonwealth cup game back in the 90's, went for a quick tap, open pastures ahead except I tried that little kick restart and in my excitement at the guaranteed try awaiting me, chipped it about a metre and half in front and then flailed hopelessly at it and ended up spilling it. Knock on. We lost the game too.

 

[pjayz]

Anyone know when JH's next trial game appearance will be ?

About 10am this Sunday (our time)

 

[Loaded dog]

Check this out.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/americ...ncos-this-sunday/story-fnq2nnu6-1227498111597

 

[cherry_poppins]

It's just football over there, which is stupid because out of all the footballs, American Football has the least amount of foot.

The ball is one foot long

It's a measurement

 

[cherry_poppins]

Well Denver fears giving Hayne a return attempt

We're scared of him lol pathetic

 

[KOMORI]

So from what I can gather, if the 49'rs don't offer him an actual squad position but only a training roster position, he is effectively a free agent? So other clubs can pinch him if he doesn't get a proper gig right?

 

[cherry_poppins]

So from what I can gather, if the 49'rs don't offer him an actual squad position but only a training roster position, he is effectively a free agent? So other clubs can pinch him if he doesn't get a proper gig right?

Correct

He'll play somewhere

When John madden endorses you you've made it

 

[Loobs]

The ball is one foot long

It's a measurement

Footlong? You sure you're not thinking of Subway?

 

[KOMORI]

Correct

He'll play somewhere

When John madden endorses you you've made it

Well good on him then. I've always appreciated his sheer talent but that was tempered by that blue and gold jersey... He's a uniquely talented athlete and deserves to do well in chasing his dream.

He's probably done well enough to be picked on what he's shown thus far, but his value as a "new toy" and the Australian market benefits he will bring almost assure him a contract..