Haas emerges as ‘Fifita whisperer’ in quest to keep star – NRL.COM

Payne Haas has emerged as one of the Broncos trump cards in the club’s bid to keep boom second-rower David Fifita.
The off-contract Fifita is expected to decide between joining the Titans or staying with the Broncos in the coming days.
Haas will back him whichever way he decides to go but has also been whispering his own advice in Fifita’s ears.
The duo are close mates after coming through the ranks together at rugby league powerhouse Keebra Park High School.
Friends and family are important to Fifita but Haas has also spoken in the past about how he and the young Broncos forwards want to create their own legacy and follow in the footsteps of premiership-winning greats.
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Haas was signed to the Titans as a youth and is aware of the $1.25 million carrot that has been dangled in front of Fifita for a one-year deal, well above the $700,000 ceiling the Broncos have put on their offer.
“I think we all know how special he is and obviously we want him at the club. He is a once-in-a-generation type of player,” Haas said of Fifita.
I have told him that I want him to stay here. I have told him that plenty of times
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“It is tough with his decision. It is pretty big money to be offered but whatever he chooses for him and his family, I am happy either way.
“I have told him that I want him to stay here. I have told him that plenty of times but at the end of the day he is a man.
“I was

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