NRL BRONCOS PAYNE HAAS PRESSER, Brisbane Broncos player Payne Haas right and Broncos Coach Kevin Walters left speak to media during a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz in Brisbane, Monday, February 8, 2021. Brisbane forward Payne Haas has been handed a three-game suspension and fined $50,000 by the NRL after his altercation with NSW police last month. ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG, KEINE ARCHIVIERUNG UND KEINE BUCHNUTZUNG BRISBANE QLD AUSTRALIA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xDARRENxENGLANDx 20210208001519124160
So shock: what a courage! Broncos powerhouse Payne Haas publicly gone real” about Maguire new era’ after fearlessley making a shocking bold claim regarding the current situation” could be making a lot of sense if it works out that way” here’s Haas claims….
Powerhouse Payne Haas of the Brisbane Broncos has been candid about the influence he hopes new head coach Michael Maguire will have.
Maguire is renowned for his unwavering work ethic and emphasis on professionalism. He led the NSW Blues to a significant State of Origin series victory this year.
During Origin, Haas seen Maguire’s style up close and told his Broncos teammates about his straightforward, industrious approach.
“Maguire’s focus was clear—get the best out of his players and bring home a win for NSW, which he did,” Haas explained to the Daily Telegraph.
With Maguire in charge, Haas noticed how dedicated NSW teammates like Dylan Edwards, Isaah Yeo, and Brian To’o approached their training and preparation.
“These guys are serious pros. They’ve won championships because they bring that level of professionalism every time,” he said.
Now, after a challenging season, Haas sees the need for the same attitude at the Broncos, who finished a disappointing 12th under former coach Kevin Walters. Haas thinks Maguire’s demanding approach could be the change the club needs.
Haas came back from Origin inspired, feeling the Broncos needed to step up.
“After seeing the way things were done in the Blues camp, I realised we could improve in a few areas at Brisbane,” he said.
Working with top players from other teams shows you what’s possible.”
The Broncos had developed a laid-back culture. Celebrations got a bit out of hand, with over-the-top postgame gatherings even for regular wins.
“We needed to focus more on putting in the hard work,” Haas commented.
As the team heads into a new season, Haas and Maguire already have a strong bond built during their time with the Blues.
Known for his stamina and fitness, Haas is one of Brisbane’s best players and has been in the front row for the whole 80-minute games since he was barely 18.
“We all need to give our best every day. If we do that, we’re only going to get better,” he said.
2025 will be a make-or-break season for the Broncos. Under Walters, they narrowly lost to the Panthers in the last minutes of the 2023 Premiership.
Haas said he still holds Walters in high regard even though he is no longer on the squad.
“I was blindsided by the decision to let him go. Kevvie was there for me during tough times, and I wanted to be part of what he was building.”
“Kevvie was there for me during tough times, and I wanted to be part of what he was building.”
Reflecting on the loss in the grand final, Haas admitted it still stings but sees it as motivation for the future.
If we get to that stage again, I hope we can learn from that experience.”
When asked about what went wrong in 2024, Haas pointed to injuries as a major setback.
“Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Every team faces challenges, but it’s about learning from them and bouncing back.”
At just 24, Haas has already earned an impressive list of honours—he’s a five-time best-and-fairest at Brisbane, four-time Dally M Prop of the Year, and has represented both NSW and Australia. But he’s still chasing one thing: an NRL premiership.
That’s the ultimate goal. I couldn’t leave the Broncos without winning a title for myself, my teammates, and the club,” he said.
Maguire sees leadership potential in Haas, who doesn’t rule out a future captaincy role but says his current focus is on leading by example. “If they asked me to captain, I’d be honoured. But for now, it’s about doing my job and stepping up with the rest of the team.”
Regarding the Broncos’ objective for 2025, Haas is unambiguous: “With our roster, we should be making the finals every year.” Next season, we plan to make a big recovery and finish in the top four. We must work hard since we are aware of our talent.
