Haas shocked the rugby league world in February when he announced he was leaving the Broncos to link up with Souths<\/a>, just months after he won a premiership at the club.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Since then, things have gone from bad to worse for the Broncos and they\u2019ve gone on to produce the worst season by a defending premier since Wests in the early 1950s.<\/p>\n They could still get the wooden spoon after winning just one match since April.<\/p>\n Ahead of Friday night\u2019s game against Canberra, Maguire was asked about Haas and his attitude as his time at the Broncos comes to an end.<\/p>\n Broncos Call on Ben Hunt | 01:51<\/p>\n Maguire dismissed rumours that his star forward was just going through the motions until the season ends in three weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s not the Payne that I know. I enjoy coaching Payne and I\u2019ve got to know Payne really well over the last couple of years and even prior to that,\u201d Maguire said. <\/p>\n \u201cHe loves the club. He\u2019s obviously got a couple of games that he\u2019s going to cherish with these players and I\u2019m looking forward to him doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n Haas will line up in the front row on Friday evening in the nation\u2019s capital despite reports that he\u2019s set to miss the World Cup to undergo hand surgery at the end of the season.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s running around at training today, so he looks pretty good to me. I\u2019m looking forward to a big game for Payno tomorrow,\u201d Maguire said. <\/p>\n Brisbane coach Michael Maguire claimed Payne Haas loved the club.Source: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n TALKING PTS: Theory on why Madge finally snapped; shock call on Panthers<\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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