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Hayne bails on football debut

Jarryd Hayne's latest code switch has hit an early bump with media attention reportedly seeing him decide against playing for local football side East Gosford over the weekend.

The 31-year-old was expected to make his debut for the club on Sunday after training all week but pulled the plug following the media frenzy sparked by word he was going to give the round ball game a go.

No sign of Jarryd Hayne up at East Gosford this afternoon.

Am told he trained all week and had every intention of playing but was spooked by reports today.