NEWS Payne Haas retracts immediate release from Broncos then

[mrslong]

Fifita set the standard, so you have the Titans stupidity/desperation to thank for that.

Let’s be fair to Fifita. He was coming off contract, and had all but signed with us numerous times but the titans kept offering stupid money he couldn’t refuse. This is not the same as that. Let’s let Fifita off the hook.

 

[Wolfie]

And people wonder why i've never been that keen on him and his bullshit after his off field incidents. Wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt play tomorrow. I'd send him back to Wynnum for the remainder of his time here if the greedy little **** wants to leave. He's already being paid more than he is worth.

As others have said, do what Melbourne do and ask for a player of similar ability to replace him if he wants and early release. If its the Roosters, Manu or Walker i'd be happy with.

Always said Patty would be a better Bronco than Payne and i'm 100% right about it.

 

[lynx000]

In light of all the contracted players we've recently offloaded, I don't think the Broncos can pull a higher moral ground move on this. The most important thing is to keep everyone happy, not scared.

At the end of the day, those players could have chosen to leave as well and the club has negotiated a payout. If they had chosen to exercise their rights and stick to the contract, there is naught that the club could do unless there were grounds to terminate the contract.

I fundamentally disagree with you on this. For this player we have gone out of our way to look after him both financially. We paid overs for him when he was a no name and then upgraded his contract on the way through. We have stuck by him despite him having numerous off-field issues which have brought disrepute on him and the club. In return, this is what we get.

He can honour his contract or go on gardening leave for two years and see how he returns after that.

 

[BrentTatesChin]

wonder if it had anything to do with the club shutting the fifita returning shit down

Why would it have anything to do with that?

 

[Fernando]

The timing is shitty but he’s already on too much money for a prop (have said this previously) as it stands, and his contract only increases from here. It’s going to be great for the team balance going forward, but it’s a shame it didn’t happen at the end of the season.

We have enough props and metre eater backs to cover his go forward as we’ve done when he hasn’t played.

 

[Financeguy]

Let’s be fair to Fifita. He was coming off contract, and had all but signed with us numerous times but the titans kept offering stupid money he couldn’t refuse. This is not the same as that. Let’s let Fifita off the hook.

He also left whilst Siebold was still our coach...

 

[Brotherdu]

If there reports are true.

Drop him. Without delay. No reserve grade, no training with the team nothing. Tell him, he won't be considered for a release or recall whilst media are leaking updates on his contract.

Can teams refuse to release players for Origin too? I'd also consider refusing to release him for that. bye bye 150k appearance fee for you as well dick head.

I doubt he would ask for a release without first having another team lined up, so we should be straight up about the player we want in return and play hardball. No game time one way or another until payno decides he wants to pull his head in, or we get exactly what we want.

If we cave, we just open up for any other player in a rich vein of form throwing the same tanty. I can't imagine the other players would back him on this. If some of them do, well they should be next to go. Reyno and Capes should be all over this in the change room and nip it in the bud.

 

[Big Del]

He just wants to get what he is worth.

Bye Payne .
Don`t let the door hit you in the arse on the way out .

Traitor !

 

[lynx000]

If I were DD and Ikin I would be arranging a Zoom or Teams conference this afternoon with Abdo and Vlandy and trying to ensure we had the backing of the NRL to hold him to his contract.

 

[Kaz]

His brother just signed with the Titans starting next year

 

[mrslong]

I hope Payne has his DMs switched off. He’s gonna get a lot of rage this afternoon. Probably best for the dumb broncos fans too if he does switch off his account because he will probably save them from death threat charges. This is as ugly as it gets. SBW 2.

 

[Wolfie]

I dont mind players wanting more money, but Payne iirc was saying his playing future wasnt all about how much he gets paid. Then wants to test his value on the open market whilst under contract. At least be honest Payne, its all about the money. ****.

 

[Kaz]

Compared to what other props do, Haas is on too much money.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

We have to play this smart. Give him permission to negotiate, come up with a club, and then we can talk player swap.

 

[Wolfie]

Compared to what other props do, Haas is on too much money.

Thats the thing. Is his output worth pretty much 2 Carrigans? No it isnt. No doubt he is a top player, but he isnt enough of a difference maker to warrant being the highest paid player in the NRL.

 

[nopatience101]

Forcing Haas to see out his contract is a pretty effective way to create disharmony in the playing group.

Too many friends at the club.

You reckon his teammates are happy with what he’s done? I wouldn’t be.

 

[Fernando]

If I were DD and Ikin I would be arranging a Zoom or Teams conference this afternoon with Abdo and Vlandy and trying to ensure we had the backing of the NRL to hold him to his contract.

It’s tempting but imo we don’t wanna be paying him 1 million when he’s on the field, let alone sitting in the stands. The Panthers dominate with a no frills prop rotation, the Bunnies shredded teams with Nicholls and Tatola, the Storm never fork out huge money for props. Ultimately it’ll be good if they spend the money wisely but it’s a messy situation that’ll be tough to navigate for DD/Ikin in the meantime.

 

[Xzei]

would be making sure that any contract he signs is what he was expecting us to pay