LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Payne Haas, the Brisbane prop, has been a standout performer for the Broncos so far this season.
Despite a disrupted pre-season due to surgery, Haas has been terrorizing opposition defenses with his impressive performances.
His efforts were evident in last week's Queensland derby win over the Cowboys, where he was named man-of-the-match.
Haas' exceptional display included running for 207 meters, scoring a try, and making multiple tackle busts and offloads.
Ben Hunt, Haas' teammate, revealed that the Dolphins were among the teams that tried to poach him before he decided to return to the Broncos.
The two teams are set to face off at Suncorp Stadium, with the Dolphins coming in with a 2-1 record for the season.
Haas, who is currently second in the race for the Dally M Medal, has raised his game even further in 2025 by adding a dangerous offloading skill to his already formidable arsenal.
Despite his impressive form, Haas believes he is still building towards his peak performance levels after his injury-hit pre-season.
He admitted, "I had a pretty disruptive pre-season.
I had surgery at the start of the year and that probably knocked me back a bit with my fitness.
I'm building myself up again." Haas issued a warning to the Dolphins, stating that the Broncos are eager to avenge their previous loss to the team in the same fixture last year.
Haas' revelation about his ongoing improvement should be a frightening thought for his NRL rivals, as he continues to dominate on the field.
With his combination of size, footwork, and offloading skills, Haas has established himself as one of the game's premier middle forwards.
As he strives to reach peak performance levels, Haas remains a formidable force that will undoubtedly cause concern for opposing teams.