Brisbane Broncos star prop Payne Haas is poised to sign a lucrative contract extension with the club, turning down the prospect of entering free agency and rejecting interest from the NRL’s expansion bid in Perth.
The powerhouse forward is expected to finalise the multimillion-dollar agreement before the November 1 deadline, when rival clubs would have otherwise been free to negotiate with him.
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Haas, regarded as one of the most dominant forwards in the game, has reportedly opted for stability and loyalty over the uncertainty of free agency, committing to the club where he made his debut in 2018. The Broncos have made re-signing the 24-year-old a top priority, and their efforts appear to have paid off.
Sources close to the negotiations suggest the deal will keep Haas in Brisbane for several more years, solidifying the team’s forward pack and giving the club a major boost in its premiership aspirations.
The move also puts an end to speculation linking the New South Wales Origin representative with a high-profile switch to a prospective Perth franchise, which is lobbying for inclusion in the NRL’s next expansion phase.
Haas’s decision to stay reaffirms his commitment to the Broncos’ long-term vision and underscores the club’s ability to retain marquee talent amid growing competition across the league.
