PLAYER Payne Haas

[Midean]

He said he just got off the phone from his manager and his manger said they’re putting out a statement of rejection soon.

This just reinforces Haas leaving.

His repeated rejections of the Broncos offers is testament to this.
Has nothing to do with winning a premiership.

 

[Manofoneway]

I have to agree. It's not about a premiership or else he would have signed with us. I seriously think the guy is just poorly advised. He should be like carrigan and be an embassidor for the Broncos, bring us success and then jag a role in retirement..

 

[Foordy]

Payne isn't different to 95% of the players in the NRL (actually make that world sport) these days. at least from clubs where the salary cap is a suggested figure rather than a rule.

They all want to test the market, either because they want to ensure the offer they're getting is fair, or because they genuinely want to leave to a different club.

even take a look at the Panthers, they have a very close side, won a couple of titles, but still have plenty of players testing the market. and I can go to "almost" any team and you'll find star players that test the market.

As Gordie said on NRL 360, the cost of living will be a factor for Payne. $1 million in Brisbane buys you more than $1 million in Sydney.

The offers from premiership ready teams will be similar to ours, so i don't think we really have to be concerned about them, given we are not only entering out premiership window, but have the added bonus of some of his best mates playing for us. The Danger will be a couple of desperate teams offering $1.4 - $1.5 million a year (but he has no chance of a premiership with those teams).

I'd actually be tempted to tell Payne and his manager to not worry about waiting to November ... take the next couple of weeks and go get your offers now, then come back to us (no NRL team would ever do that though).

of course this is still all speculation from Slothfield, who pretty much said he didn't get much out of Payne's manager, but he got the "impression" our offer would be rejected

 

[Sproj]

It will suck to lose him but it isn’t the worst long term. Willison looks amazing and we have Patty and Kobe plus Jensen for the next three plus years.

We’d be very attractive for a Tino or Mo. Walsh and Mam are far more important.

Put a time limit on it and then move on.

 

[Midean]

As Gordie said on NRL 360, the cost of living will be a factor for Payne. $1 million in Brisbane buys you more than $1 million in Sydney.

Gordie's CTE is showing with this take.

We have the Doggies throwing hotels at players and the Roosters with Uncle Nicks endless property portfolio.
Payne wont pay for a thing if he go's to the right Sydney club.

 

[Midean]

It will suck to lose him but it isn’t the worst long term. Willison looks amazing and we have Patty and Kobe plus Jensen for the next three plus years.

We’d be very attractive for a Tino or Mo. Walsh and Mam are far more important.

Put a time limit on it and then move on.

We have also proven we can win without Haas (and Reynolds for that matter) and i agree, securing Walsh and Maam is far far more important than blowing the bank on Haas.

Im not saying we shouldnt push hard for Haas (if anything, force whichever club he go's to, to pay top dollar), but we should not **** our cap over him.

 

[Dexter]

We have offered 1.1 mill per year over 4 years and we are in a premiership window, the only reason he rejects that is he has already been offered a better deal which is not supposed to happen.
The journos have to know this but where is the outrage. Doesn't matter when we are losing a star apparently.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

Watched the clip on fox from 360 about Haas. $1.1 is the offer and a 3 year extension. All the commentators were actually very complimentary of the Broncos and basically said Payne is a fucken idiot if he doesn’t take it.
If I’m DD, then that’s my max offer. $1.1 per season, take it or feel free to **** off elsewhere. Don’t need the drama, he’s a great player and all but definitely not worth more. He’s no Cleary.. won’t single handedly decide a result (see 2020).
Just my 2 cents, but he’s a silly boy if he goes elsewhere.

 

[MrRobot]

Our offer also reportedly includes an upgrade for next year. So, if we are averaging $1.1m for 4 years, another club has to offer, roughly, $1.2m for 3 years to match it.

A bit crazy if he thinks he’s getting much more than that from another contender.

 

[Waynesaurus]

But I guess and it would not surprise me however if he and his dropkick manager would still expect us/think they are entitled to the increase on his the final year of his contract anyway.

The club should have a deadline on him for sure, or the deal is off and no release for next year. We then have a year to plan and move forward

 

[Mick_Hancock]

But I guess and it would not surprise me however if he and his dropkick manager would still expect us/think they are entitled to the increase on his the final year of his contract anyway.

The club should have a deadline on him for sure, or the deal is off and no release for next year. We then have a year to plan and move forward

and definitely NO INCREASE if he goes elsewhere. Play out your contract and get fucked. $1.1, that’s it. Sign here or jog on.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

We do have a plan. They’re called Willison and Te Kura. We have 2 NAS’ on our roster already. Imagine what happens when these kids grow into their frame and mature as men?! They might not be 80 minute props, but I wouldn’t want them running at me…

 

[Kaz]

Time to rip the bandaid off & move on.

Withdraw the offer & sign Tino or Mo.

 

[LittleDavey]

If the circus around this bloke derails our season again he get get the **** out and never come back.

I love what he does on the field but honestly...IF he's not going to accept $1.1M plus ANOTHER 'good-faith' upgrade for next year, at a club close to his family, with a team full of his mates who are likely to challenge for the next few premierships...

...he can absolutely **** off right now. Prepare for more boos, Payney boy.

 

[Scorchie]

$1.1M and a $100k bonus for each premiership.

Do it

 

[MrRobot]

Just my opinion but, if he does reject the offer, i suspect the Storm rumour will be the reason. He’s giving them time to see what they can offer.

I doubt you reject that sort of offer to join the bulldogs etc.

 

[Midean]

Just my opinion but, if he does reject the offer, i suspect the Storm rumour will be the reason. He’s giving them time to see what they can offer.

I doubt you reject that sort of offer to join the bulldogs etc.

OMFG if Payne went to the Storm i may just stroke out from hating a team so much.

 

[winslow_wong]

I’ve never been that concerned when haas has missed a game for us. It’s bit of a relief if he rejects our offer. Spend the funds elsewhere.