'He's a machine': Payne Haas could be NRL's most compelling character – and a grand final gamebreaker

The Broncos star has captured attention for his story of resilience and a controversial brand endorsement. Not to mention his superhuman on-field feats

Reece Walsh might be the face of the NRL, a player whose skill is hard to ignore and his Hollywood demeanour downright impossible.

But in his teammate Payne Haas, the NRL has its most compelling character and one who will give Brisbane the chance to ascend to the summit of the sport in Sunday's grand final against Melbourne.