Dylan Brown’s $13 Million Deal Set to Create Massive Payne Haas Drama for Brisbane Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos could face a major contract headache after Dylan Brown’s staggering $13 million deal with the Parramatta Eels set a new benchmark for NRL player salaries. With Payne Haas already regarded as one of the league’s most dominant forwards, his next contract negotiations could put serious pressure on Brisbane’s salary cap.
Brown, the Eels’ star five-eighth, signed a lucrative long-term deal that reportedly reaches $13 million over its full term, including club and player options. This deal has reset market expectations, particularly for elite players like Haas, who is off contract at the end of 2024. The Broncos have long been working to retain the powerhouse prop, but Brown’s contract could embolden Haas and his management to push for a record-breaking offer.
Haas, widely considered the NRL’s best front-rower, has already fielded interest from rival clubs, as well as overseas rugby and Super League teams. Brisbane re-signed him in 2022 on a deal worth around $1 million per season, but given his impact and the rising salary cap, his next deal could demand significantly more—potentially in the $1.2 to $1.5 million per season range.
The challenge for Brisbane is balancing their cap while keeping their core group intact. With stars like Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan, and Ezra Mam also needing upgraded deals in the near future, offering Haas a mega contract could strain their financial flexibility.
If the Broncos can’t meet his demands, Haas could test the open market, leaving Brisbane with a massive decision to make. Brown’s blockbuster deal has raised the stakes, and the Broncos may now be facing a contract standoff that could reshape their future.
