The Brisbane Broncos are in a tricky situation as they attempt to retain their star prop, Payne Haas, amidst a new development that could see him leave the club. With a potential new threat on the horizon, the Broncos are now putting a timeline on negotiations with Haas, who is off-contract at the end of 2026. While fears of him leaving for 2027 were initially dismissed, it's now understood that Haas will only sign a one-year extension with Brisbane at this stage. This comes as news breaks that Haas is open to joining the PNG Chiefs as their marquee player when they enter the league in 2028. The Chiefs, based in Port Moresby, are currently in the process of preparing to welcome their inaugural playing group, and they would be more than willing to offer Haas a substantial amount of money, tax-free. This new development adds a twist to the Broncos' retention efforts, as Haas has previously stated that he wouldn't play for another NRL club. The Broncos originally offered Haas a three-year deal, which was declined. Now, with the Chiefs potentially offering a higher salary cap and a tax-free environment, the question remains: will Haas choose to stay with the Broncos or pursue a new opportunity with the PNG Chiefs?
