Broncos coach denies cultural problem as club investigates fight between players
The Brisbane Broncos bosses are looking into another off-field scandal, and NSW Police are also investigating.
A video has emerged appearing to depict five-eighth Albert Kelly and star prop Payne Haas in an alleged drunken fight.
It’s believed the altercation took place after the round two match in Sydney.
The club has seen the footage and referred the matter to the NRL Integrity Unit.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters denied there’s a culture problem at Red Hill, but admitted he was disappointed.
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Former Bronco and rugby league legend, Steve Renouf, says it’s not a great look.
He rejects suggestions there’s a cultural problem at the Broncos.
“I just think … pull your heads in, and get on. You’re there for one reason and that’s to play rugby league and enjoy it as a group,” he told Peter Fegan filling in for Scott Emerson.
He says after the last two losses and now the video coming to light, there’s a danger of “losing the crowd”.
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Nine News reporter Jordan Fabris says NSW Police have launched an investigation.
“It could potentially have some major repercussions for Payne Haas, particularly because he’s still on a good behaviour bond for an incident in Tweed Heads last year.
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