“I have gone to see the police officers involved and offered them a full apology for my conduct, as well as spending time with police going through what I did.
“I had been drinking and the words I used and the way I acted were totally unacceptable. I’d like to thank the police for taking the time to see me, and accepting my apology.
“I did the wrong thing and let myself down as well as my family and the Club – but most importantly, I acted in way that showed disrespect to the police, and I am really sorry for that.
“I will learn from this incident and I will be a better person in the future.”
Broncos CEO Paul White said the club wad disappointed in Haas' behaviour but would strive to support and educate him moving forward.
“Payne’s behaviour was disappointing and not acceptable – he knows he has done the wrong thing and has taken ownership of his actions, and apologised in person to the police involved as well as sitting with them to run through his behaviour on that night.
“Those steps, off his own bat, show that Payne wants to be better and improve as a person, and we will continue to work with Payne to ensure he sure he continues to receive the support and education that he needs.”
Haas has played 41 games for the Broncos since making his first-grade debut in 2018.
And if course being the Broncos neither they nor the NRL will take any action against him.
Lift sweep repeat. That’s the Broncos motto.
Should be banned.
Seriously this waste of space abused an threatened police officers .
He also told the female officer being a woman wouldn’t stop him bashing her.
If they won’t let Falou back in the game for his views (which i don’t agree with) then surely Haas should be banned for life for his actions.
Of course he is going to say he is sorry for what he did. His career is in jeopardy.
What a loser.
Paas has used the death of his brother as an excuse in lashing out? Guess what, we all suffer from bereavements, and we don’t carry on like a pork chop.
I have lost family members to but I didn’t get drunk and verbally abuse and threaten to bash police officers.
No excuse.