The Broncos are investigating a fight between star prop Payne Haas and five-eighth Albert Kelly, with two reportedly facing fines and possible suspensions.
Foxsports.com.au has obtained the footage of the pair fighting. It’s understood the incident occurred in Sydney after their game against the Bulldogs in Round 2.
News Corp reports Haas and Kelly have been asked to explain their actions to the NRL and will be interviewed by the integrity unit.
The footage Haas’ left fist making contact with Kelly. The New South Wales Origin forward can also be heard calling Kelly a “f***ing c***.”
Kelly was also heard saying: “Why would I step on your shoes?”
“It was in was in the foyer of the hotel they were staying at,” Phil Rothfield said on Big Sports Breakfast.
“It was after their Round 2 (game against) the Bulldogs, they were in Sydney and had been out for a couple of beers after the game there was a dispute between the pair.
“The problem for the Broncos is it has gone public and the other problem is Payne Haas should be behaving better than he was in that video. To be roughing up, throwing a punch at a little halfback.
“In 2019 he was suspended for four matches and fined $20,000 for failing to co-operate with an integrity unit investigation.
“Last year he behaved disgracefully and was charged with offensive language and intimidating police at Tweed Head. He was fined $50,000 and suspended for three matches by the NRL.
“I’m wondering if there’s a wider problem here and if Payne Haas even wants to be at the Broncos or whether he wants to play for another club (because) he doesn’t appear to be happy there.”
Thomas Flegler and Jordan Riki clashed during the Broncos’ 2021 mad Monday celebrations. It was reported at the time that Riki was left “bloodied” and required stitches.
Flegler apologised the next day, while CEO Dave Donaghy lashed the behaviour.
“If we are fair dinkum about being a world-class sporting organisation, we can’t just talk the talk, we need to walk the walk and that’s everyone,” he said at the time.
“We have reported our matters to the NRL integrity unit and the players understand how disappointed I am with what’s happened in recent weeks.
“It (improving the individual) is something I am passionate about and it will be an enormous focus for us moving forward.”
This latest incident is untimely for Haas who has been in talks with the Broncos over a monster upgrade which would make him the highest-paid forward in the game.
The 22-year-old is also no stranger to the integrity unit.
He was fined and stood down by the Broncos in 2019 for refusing to co-operate with an investigation being carried out by the integrity unit. He was then fined and banned for three games for intimidating police last year.
The Broncos suffered a humiliating 20-6 loss to the Warriors on Saturday afternoon.
Source: via Foxsports.com.au