After his Broncos ending, a new beginning looms for Payne Haas

Payne Haas' time with the Broncos ended in a dead rubber match at an empty stadium, far from the life and death struggles he enjoyed in his 159 appearances for Brisbane. The Broncos' 34-20 victory against Canterbury on Thursday night, did not seem like the fitting finale for Haas' illustrious career with Brisbane. Despite scoring the opening try and accumulating 152 meters across 71 minutes, Haas' performance was not enough to make it a memorable end to his Brisbane days.

Haas' production over nine seasons with Brisbane had been magnificent, but his final game lacked the grandeur it should have had. Nevertheless, Brisbane still managed to send Haas out as a winner, a fact that still holds significance. Haas has never been the only player at Brisbane to struggle with the premiership hangover, but he is the only one who seemed above such issues.

His determination to go all day, every day, no matter the circumstances, has been unwavering. Haas' journey to greatness began in low-down valleys and his sense of triumph was palpable after lifting the premiership trophy, solidifying his legacy as one of Brisbane's greatest forwards.