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News.com.au
30-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
‘They're definitely playing': Massive boost for Broncos with Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan set to play after Origin heroics
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has declared prop forward Payne Haas is 'definitely playing' after his herculean performance in the front row for NSW on Wednesday night despite barely training due to a quad injury. Haas was named man of the match in the game one win on the back of 138m, 27 tackles and zero misses after being in doubt for the Suncorp Stadium showdown. The machine in the middle didn't train with the team for the first few days of camp but played like a man possessed to help the Blues take a 1-0 series lead. There would be no shame in him wanting to rest up after a bruising battle on Wednesday, but he and front row partner Pat Carrigan are both set to take on Manly in a rare trip to Brookvale. 'They're definitely playing,' Maguire said. 'I'll wait and see (how many minutes they play) depending on how they're playing. 'Payne played a lot of time the other night and so did Patty. The amount of work they did for both teams was exceptional, so I'll just manage that as the game goes.' Maguire was thrilled to see the Blues win in enemy territory after he guided the team to a famous series victory last year, although he didn't want to gloat too much given he's now coaching the biggest club in Queensland. He has other things to worry about this weekend, with Maguire making a couple of key changes to the spine with Cory Paix starting at hooker and Jesse Arthars moving to fullback. Reece Walsh is still a week away as he recovers from a knee injury, with Arthars switching roles with Selwyn Cobbo, who will play on the wing after missing out on the Maroons side. 'They'll probably interchange a little bit, but Jesse has got a lot of energy with what he's doing,' the coach explained. 'Being able to utilise both he and big 'Selly' in a different way is something that I'm going to look at.' The Broncos start the round in eighth spot, but there is plenty of focus on a team that has lost three on the trot since their epic upset win over the Bulldogs. They were fantastic that night but haven't replicated that form, with Brisbane coming off a 30-26 loss to the Dragons that few saw coming before last week's bye. Effort and team cohesion have been questioned since then, but Maguire is confident his players can turn things around with ease. 'To be honest, it's pretty easy. And the players can actually see that,' he said. 'It's about individuals working hard with each other. There was a great bond with this group and that's why I've really enjoyed coaching the group. 'But you've got to be able to use that in games because the momentum of games is what it's about. When it swings on you, you've got to be able to make sure you come together, which I can see the boys doing.'
The Advertiser
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Broncos hooker still holds hope for 2026 contract offer
Off-contract starting Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is yet to receive an offer for next year but he's philosophical about uncertainty over his future. "I would love to be a Bronco for life but sometimes in life you don't always get what you want," the 25-year-old is the only Broncos hooker in the top-30 squad without a deal for 2026. Veteran Billy Walters is contracted until the end of next year, young gun Blake Mozer secured an extension through until the end of 2027, although the club is yet to announce it, and Tyson Smoothy will join Wakefield Trinity on a three-year deal from 2026. Mozer's management has met with Brisbane in the past week and the club has made it clear they want to keep him, but so far no offer has been tabled. Paix returns to the starting side away against Manly on Saturday night. He started in the opening six rounds of the competition and has played the last five off the interchange bench. "I need to go out and play some good footy first before I get a contract. That's at the forefront this weekend," he said. Paix wants to stay at a club that "means the world" to him. "I came here straight out of school and even during school I was part of the junior academy," he said. "I have got my family close by and obviously the Broncos have spent a lot of time on me developing me into the person and player I am. Brissie is home to me." The Broncos have won four games when Paix started this season and only one when he hasn't. He said he was "super excited" to be back in the No.9 jersey. "My job doesn't change too much," he said. "I spoke with Madge (coach Michael Maguire) and worked on a few things in key areas he thought I could get better at. I thought I went away and done that. Now it is time for me to step up. We haven't been getting the results lately." The Broncos have lost five of their past six matches and it is second half collapses that have let them down. "If we can fix up little minor things that we have identified then I think we will give ourselves enough energy at the back end of games to really compete and go after it," Paix said. Brisbane have won just twice at Brookvale Oval in the last 33 years. The Broncos have not played away against Manly since 2014 due to an agreement from the Sea Eagles to host their "home" game at Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round. Brisbane's last victory at Manly was in 2010, a 22-6 win when Darren Lockyer was captain of the club. In 16 games at the venue since 1988 the Sea Eagles hold a 10-5 advantage with one drawn. Off-contract starting Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is yet to receive an offer for next year but he's philosophical about uncertainty over his future. "I would love to be a Bronco for life but sometimes in life you don't always get what you want," the 25-year-old is the only Broncos hooker in the top-30 squad without a deal for 2026. Veteran Billy Walters is contracted until the end of next year, young gun Blake Mozer secured an extension through until the end of 2027, although the club is yet to announce it, and Tyson Smoothy will join Wakefield Trinity on a three-year deal from 2026. Mozer's management has met with Brisbane in the past week and the club has made it clear they want to keep him, but so far no offer has been tabled. Paix returns to the starting side away against Manly on Saturday night. He started in the opening six rounds of the competition and has played the last five off the interchange bench. "I need to go out and play some good footy first before I get a contract. That's at the forefront this weekend," he said. Paix wants to stay at a club that "means the world" to him. "I came here straight out of school and even during school I was part of the junior academy," he said. "I have got my family close by and obviously the Broncos have spent a lot of time on me developing me into the person and player I am. Brissie is home to me." The Broncos have won four games when Paix started this season and only one when he hasn't. He said he was "super excited" to be back in the No.9 jersey. "My job doesn't change too much," he said. "I spoke with Madge (coach Michael Maguire) and worked on a few things in key areas he thought I could get better at. I thought I went away and done that. Now it is time for me to step up. We haven't been getting the results lately." The Broncos have lost five of their past six matches and it is second half collapses that have let them down. "If we can fix up little minor things that we have identified then I think we will give ourselves enough energy at the back end of games to really compete and go after it," Paix said. Brisbane have won just twice at Brookvale Oval in the last 33 years. The Broncos have not played away against Manly since 2014 due to an agreement from the Sea Eagles to host their "home" game at Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round. Brisbane's last victory at Manly was in 2010, a 22-6 win when Darren Lockyer was captain of the club. In 16 games at the venue since 1988 the Sea Eagles hold a 10-5 advantage with one drawn. Off-contract starting Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is yet to receive an offer for next year but he's philosophical about uncertainty over his future. "I would love to be a Bronco for life but sometimes in life you don't always get what you want," the 25-year-old is the only Broncos hooker in the top-30 squad without a deal for 2026. Veteran Billy Walters is contracted until the end of next year, young gun Blake Mozer secured an extension through until the end of 2027, although the club is yet to announce it, and Tyson Smoothy will join Wakefield Trinity on a three-year deal from 2026. Mozer's management has met with Brisbane in the past week and the club has made it clear they want to keep him, but so far no offer has been tabled. Paix returns to the starting side away against Manly on Saturday night. He started in the opening six rounds of the competition and has played the last five off the interchange bench. "I need to go out and play some good footy first before I get a contract. That's at the forefront this weekend," he said. Paix wants to stay at a club that "means the world" to him. "I came here straight out of school and even during school I was part of the junior academy," he said. "I have got my family close by and obviously the Broncos have spent a lot of time on me developing me into the person and player I am. Brissie is home to me." The Broncos have won four games when Paix started this season and only one when he hasn't. He said he was "super excited" to be back in the No.9 jersey. "My job doesn't change too much," he said. "I spoke with Madge (coach Michael Maguire) and worked on a few things in key areas he thought I could get better at. I thought I went away and done that. Now it is time for me to step up. We haven't been getting the results lately." The Broncos have lost five of their past six matches and it is second half collapses that have let them down. "If we can fix up little minor things that we have identified then I think we will give ourselves enough energy at the back end of games to really compete and go after it," Paix said. Brisbane have won just twice at Brookvale Oval in the last 33 years. The Broncos have not played away against Manly since 2014 due to an agreement from the Sea Eagles to host their "home" game at Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round. Brisbane's last victory at Manly was in 2010, a 22-6 win when Darren Lockyer was captain of the club. In 16 games at the venue since 1988 the Sea Eagles hold a 10-5 advantage with one drawn.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Broncos hooker still holds hope for 2026 contract offer
Off-contract starting Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is yet to receive an offer for next year but he's philosophical about uncertainty over his future. "I would love to be a Bronco for life but sometimes in life you don't always get what you want," the 25-year-old is the only Broncos hooker in the top-30 squad without a deal for 2026. Veteran Billy Walters is contracted until the end of next year, young gun Blake Mozer secured an extension through until the end of 2027, although the club is yet to announce it, and Tyson Smoothy will join Wakefield Trinity on a three-year deal from 2026. Mozer's management has met with Brisbane in the past week and the club has made it clear they want to keep him, but so far no offer has been tabled. Paix returns to the starting side away against Manly on Saturday night. He started in the opening six rounds of the competition and has played the last five off the interchange bench. "I need to go out and play some good footy first before I get a contract. That's at the forefront this weekend," he said. Paix wants to stay at a club that "means the world" to him. "I came here straight out of school and even during school I was part of the junior academy," he said. "I have got my family close by and obviously the Broncos have spent a lot of time on me developing me into the person and player I am. Brissie is home to me." The Broncos have won four games when Paix started this season and only one when he hasn't. He said he was "super excited" to be back in the No.9 jersey. "My job doesn't change too much," he said. "I spoke with Madge (coach Michael Maguire) and worked on a few things in key areas he thought I could get better at. I thought I went away and done that. Now it is time for me to step up. We haven't been getting the results lately." The Broncos have lost five of their past six matches and it is second half collapses that have let them down. "If we can fix up little minor things that we have identified then I think we will give ourselves enough energy at the back end of games to really compete and go after it," Paix said. Brisbane have won just twice at Brookvale Oval in the last 33 years. The Broncos have not played away against Manly since 2014 due to an agreement from the Sea Eagles to host their "home" game at Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round. Brisbane's last victory at Manly was in 2010, a 22-6 win when Darren Lockyer was captain of the club. In 16 games at the venue since 1988 the Sea Eagles hold a 10-5 advantage with one drawn.
