Payne Haas was visibly shaken.
About 48 hours after his camp called for Brisbane’s immediate release as contract negotiations erupted, Broncos fans booed non-stop the mega-star in his first game since the test.
When the 22-year-old was in the center of Suncorp Stadium and talking to Broncos director and former Brisbane captain Darren Lockyer about post-Nine coverage, he made a raw admission.
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“Overall, I’m not one of those people who gets shaken, but when I heard the boos coming out tonight (and) when I got on the ball it made a little bit of noise,” Haas said on Friday. night.
“But I had to compose and stay in the game and do my job for the team.”
Lockyer, with a slight smile, offered Haas security.
“This is going to go off, this is going to go off,” he said.
Haas received a booing voice from the Broncos fans every time he touched the ball, as well as when he returned from the bench in the 51st minute.
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Haas produced a typically instrumental performance, producing a 128-meter run and 26 tackles in a 35-24 comeback victory.
The New South Welshman also inspired his teammates with a powerful defensive play in the 52nd minute, dragging Gold Coast winger Jayden Campbell back into the Titans’ goal area to force an abandonment.
Moments earlier, the great man Paul Vautin had launched a passionate defense of Haas.
“I wish they would stop booing Payne Haas,” Vautin said.
“I mean, honestly. He and his team (manager) made a big mistake, but you know, he’s playing with his heart for you fans. Just leave it at that.”
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Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston said the boos must have left Haas “wrong.”
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When the Broncos coach Kevin Walters was asked about the icy reception, he drew attention to a colorful moment involving Queensland home captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
The Maroons skipper was booed by Queensland fans as he made his way to the Cbus Super Stadium crowd after the third game of the Origin 2021 series.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
“DCE came here before playing in Queensland and was booed,” Walters said as Kurt Capewell, replacing as Broncos captain, intervened.
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“We love our fans; they’re passionate,” Capewell said with a laugh.
“It simply came to our notice then.
“It simply came to our notice then.
Payno wrote us a message and said, “Guys, I’m totally committed to you. We went out and got the win this weekend, “and we did our job.
“He’s totally committed to the game. Did you see his efforts tonight? Tell me if he’s fully committed.”
Haas is contracted with the Broncos until the end of 2024 and earns about $ 800,000 a year, but insists on becoming a $ 1 million player.
He is expected to line up in New South Wales for the first game in the Origin series in Sydney on 8 June.
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