V’landys made the bold prediction that Haas will stay put in the NRL, and a telling move from the Broncos might play a big part. Haas has two young children of his own, and is also the guardian of two of his brothers Hans and Geejay
The 15-year-old Hans is already on a three-year deal with the Broncos’ academy, and the club are reportedly set to make the same move with 12-year-old Geejay next year. They’re not allowed to sign Geejay until he turns 13, but The Courier Mail is reporting that a deal will be done in 2026.
With both of his brothers potentially eyeing careers at the Broncos, it might be hard for Haas to leave. The 25-year-old has taken on guardianship of his two youngest brothers because both of his parents are facing legal issues.
Haas’ father Gregor was arrested in the Philippines last year, charged with drug trafficking. His mother Uiatu ‘Joan’ Taufua is facing manslaughter charges, and is accused of fleeing a car accident on the Gold Coast in 2022 that resulted in three deaths.
Speaking last year, Haas’ fiancee Leilani heaped praise on the Broncos forward for the way he’s handled himself amid the difficult situation. “I’m just so proud of him,” she told the Sydney Morning Herald. “He is so strong mentally. What he is doing for his family, what he is doing for me. I’m sorry if I can’t put it into words. His strength is just … he is amazing. He’s really stepped up to care for those young boys. I don’t know how he doesn’t collapse.”
