Brisbane Broncos representative star Payne Haas is on the record suggesting he doesn't want to leave Red Hill.

Brisbane is home for Haas. That much is fairly clear.

But money talks, salary cap pressures bite, and with the new Saudi Arabian-backed Rugby 360 competition also reportedly talking to his management, what looked like a possible sure thing - Haas staying in Brisbane - looks less and less like it by the week.

Off-contract at the end of 2026, the Brisbane Broncos still have exclusive negotiating rights for the star until November 1 this year, but then, it'll be open slather.

The Broncos are unable to make any traction on a deal while they are still alive in the competition, and then will have just a matter of weeks to sort things out with Haas.

He is, without doubt, the best prop in the game.

If he gets to November 1, then anyone with the cash and in need of a forward pack leader is going to want to put an offer on the table for the star.

That'll include the Perth Bears who have a blank cheque book, but there are other clubs who could easily turn Haas into the game's highest-paid player.

It's something the Broncos won't be able to do given the other big-money deals they have for players, led by he seven-figure contract for Reece Walsh.

Haas is already on that seven-figure mark, but increasing from the low to mid one million dollar value is unlikely to be in Brisbane's plans.

So, if Haas does decide it's time for a shake-up, where will he land?

We look at all 16 other clubs, as well as the Perth Bears, and rate the chance.

5. Likely to make an offer

Melbourne Storm
The Storm have previously been interested in Haas.

The big issue is salary cap, and it would certainly raise eyebrows if they were to get involved, but there is also a feasible way that a move like this happens.

All the talk is that Melbourne are looking to offload Nelson Asofa-Solomona prior to the end of his current contract in 2027, while Cameron Munster could also be released to the Perth Bears in a bid to let Jonah Pezet loose in first grade before he finds a new home.

If that all happens, suddenly, the Victorian-based club, who have indicated they are one prop short of premiership glory, could make a play for Haas.

Haas, who has expressed his desire to win a title, could accept a lower wage in Melbourne too.

Win-win for everyone?

Parramatta Eels
Jason Ryles is embarking on a rapid rebuild of the Eels, but it feels like they need a big name in the middle before they are going to be competitive.

Junior Paulo has been excellent for the club, but will need to take a pay cut if he wants to stay beyond the end of his current deal in 2026.

The only current million-dollar player for Parramatta is Mitchell Moses, but even then, they look a team not all that far away from turning a corner.

Could Haas be the player that does it for them?