There once was a time when James Tedesco wasnt the King of Campbelltown.Before the Camden product was burning NRL turf in the modern era, and after former Wests Magpie Jason Taylor was piloting conversions in a former one, there was a player from Minto that every kid wanted to be.That player, code-hopper Jarryd Hayne, on Saturday returns to his hometown for the first time in his NRL career when Gold Coast look to keep their season alive against Wests Tigers.Tigers winger David Nofoaluma remembers a time when every aspiring league junior in the area, including himself, had eyed Haynes every move, swerve, and even footwear.I remember going to get a pair of boots that he wore when I was only a youngster. You go to the store and you ask to get the Jarryd Hayne boots, Nofoaluma told AAP.Jarryds from Campbelltown, so he was one of the players you looked up to when I was a kid. To come in the NRL and even play against him was massive for me.Back in 2009, he was it. He was the man everyone wanted to be.Despite Haynes famous move to gridiron in 2014 that captured the imagination of the entire nation, his mantle as the most popular sportsperson in south-west Sydney was taken over by another local in Tedesco.Not only that, but some even consider the Tigers star the premier fullback in the league today, and wont simply hand back the NSW No.1 State of Origin jumper to its predecessor next year.Tedescos effort this year is reminiscent of Haynes unforgettable campaign in 2009, when he single-handedly dragged Parramatta to a fairytale grand final appearance with an unprecedented run of form.In Tedescos 16 games to Haynes 26 seven years ago, Tedesco has matched, or almost matched, the former Parramatta star in tries (14 each) and line break assists (Tedescos 10 to Haynes 11).However Haynes 178 tackle busts (89), 37 offloads (6) and 175 metres per game (135) proved that there is still some way for the 23-year-old Tedesco to go.On Saturday at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, the local products face off in what is arguably the most anticipated individual showdown of the NRL season.Theres a lot of kids out here that want to be the kind of player that Teddy is, Nofoaluma said.Stats say a lot of things, but I reckon Teddys actually got more to give. Hes got a long way to go and we havent seen the best of him yet. If he keeps this up, theres no telling what he can do.HAYNE 2009 v TEDESCO 2016Games: 26 to 16Tries: 14 to 14Points: 57 to 56Avg possessions: 28 to 23Avg runs: 17 to 13Avg metres: 175 to 135Tackle busts: 178 to 89Line breaks: 34 to 16Line break assists: 11 to 10Try assists: 19 to 10Offloads: 37 to 6Errors: 33 to 16Penalties conceded: 15 to 4 Mark Teixeira Yankees Jersey . -- Ty Montgomery had 290 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, and fifth-ranked Stanford held on to beat No. New York Yankees Shirts . LOUIS -- St. https://www.cheapyankees.com/1121g-greg-bird-jersey-yankees.html . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. Mike Tauchman Yankees Jersey . The 15th-ranked Canadian men lost the opening two games of their European tour: 19-15 to No. 17 Georgia and 21-20 to No. Adam Ottavino Jersey . -- The boos poured down on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the end of a horrible first half.Trainer Jim Best will appeal against a four-year disqualification after having been found guilty of breaching the rules regarding the running and riding of two horses in December of last year. Best and his former conditional rider John faced a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel last month over the performances of Echo Brava at Plumpton on December 14 and Missile Man at Towcester on December 17.The BHA tweeted: Jim Best has appealed against both finding and penalty in regard to the 4yr disqualification imposed on him by the Disciplinary Panel. Best has also submitted an application for a stay of the penalty until such time as the appeal is heard.A date for the appeal will be confirmed in due course. The application for a stay of penalty will be heard by Anthony Boswood QC of the Appeal Board.The result of the applicationn for a stay of penalty is expected to be confirmed before the close of business tomorrow.ddddddddddddFollowing an inquiry, Best was found guilty of failing in his duty to secure the best possible placing on two occasions as well as conduct prejudicial to horseracing in Great Britain.John was found guilty of two counts of failing to run a horse on its merits and was banned for a period of 150 days when he cannot apply for a licence. Sky Racing Tickets Fast, secure racing tickets: Exclusive racing offers near you Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports ' ' '