St George Illawarra don't need Jarryd Hayne to push for next year's NRL title, according to former Dragons centre Matt Cooper. The Dragons have been linked with making a play at Hayne this week, who remains unsigned by Parramatta as negotiations continue over his stay. The Dragons wouldn't publicly comment on speculation when contacted earlier this week, but it remains questionable whether they would have the room within their salary cap to offer a sizeable deal for the two-time Dally M Medallist.
Cooper played with Hayne as a youngster at State of Origin level, and while he was unsure if the reports were accurate he didn't believe there was a need for Hayne in the Dragons' roster next year. "If we were to sign him I don't know where he would play," Cooper told reporters at the Dragons' announcement of an NRL game at Mudgee. "We do have a great side at the moment. As much as he is a great player it would be hard to fit him into the side if we have a healthy side."If he signs here that would be great, he's a great player and leader. But in saying that I think we've got the side that can win the comp next year."
Might be hard to attend training while he is in his cell.
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