Oh look something different.. Not sure why Bennett even left the Dragons {nothing to do with more money
}, seems he wants to buy all our players.. Peter Osullivan another who all is does is raid other clubs players then claims that he discovered them
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/way...-1226647232674
IT isn't often a 17-year-old kid from the Holden Cup becomes a target of two of the most powerful men in rugby league - Wayne Bennett and Nick Politis. But then Jackson Hastings though isn't your normal footy player.
They say he is a future champion ... and that is why Bennett wants him at Newcastle and Politis is chasing him for the Roosters.
Six clubs are interested in Hastings, the son of Eastern Suburbs legend Kevin "Horrie" Hastings.
Young Hastings has received interest from the Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra, Newcastle, North Queensland, Brisbane and possibly Penrith.
The Dragons, Roosters, Knights and Cowboys have made formal offers.
He is currently playing in the Dragons' under-20s Holden Cup team. He played fullback against Parramatta on Saturday night. It is understood the Knights have made a significant offer while Politis wants him at Bondi.
"The fact is Nick has loved 'Horrie' all his life," said Jackson's manager, Sam Ayoub. "Horrie is a club legend at the Roosters. Nick is a passionate Rooster and would love to see another Hastings at the club."
Ayoub said he would seek the best deal _ but not necessarily the richest _ for Hastings.
"We are trying to distance Jackson from all this and protect him," Ayoub said.
"He is mature but is still young. We will make a decision based on what is best for his future and from a career-path perspective."
Hastings made his Holden Cup debut in round eight against Manly, scoring a try and kicking five goals.
At the time, Horrie tweeted: "Congratulations to my youngest son Jackson debuting for Dragons 20's against Manly. Only 17 years old. Very proud old man."