Jarryd Hayne

[mateinone]

I reckon he will make it.

why?

Well, he is good enough to be a depth player, and it suits an agenda for them to have an Australian "be succesful" in converting to the game.

It opens up another market for them, its a feel good story, and from a marketing perspective might give the game more spotlight in another country which all adds up to $$$ for TV rights.

He will be given every opportunity, and only if he is rubbish will they cast him off.

I think he will too, but I don't think it has to do with marketing.
Pro Ball is way to big a sport to pick a random aussie for the story. It is cut throat and he is only there on merit.
Make no mistake this industry is brutal. I don't follow it as much since I am back in Australia, but it is massive in the states at college and pro level. Building their base in Australia would not mean enough to have a player who can't play at pro level.

He may be depth, but as you can see if he is on the field and making mistakes like that, the 49ers will be scored against.
No he is there because they genuinely think he is a good enough footballer, which is remarkable.