Police launch investigation into video of Broncos teammates Payne Haas and Albert Kelly fighting
NSW Police have launched an investigation into a fight between Brisbane players Payne Haas and Albert Kelly.
9News journalist Jordan Fabris confirmed the investigation has began.
It could have significant ramifications for Haas in particular, who is on a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to abusing a police officer last year.
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"This could have just gotten a whole lot more serious," Fabris said.
The Broncos and NRL integrity unit spoke to both players on Monday after the video emerged on Sunday evening.
They are expected to announce penalties soon, but the police investigation adds a new element to the saga.
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The video is said to have been filmed following a game against the Bulldogs two weeks ago. The Broncos have lost the two games since then.
Club legend Steve Renouf spoke to 4BC radio about the latest scandal to hit the Broncos.
Broncos prop Payne Haas and teammate Albert Kelly involved in an altercation. Nine
"You travel a lot, you spend a lot of time together, and you do get on each other's nerves every now and again," Renouf said.
"We had a couple of bingles - arguments - within the playing group as individuals. But the big things is, what the boys have got to understand is there's mobile phones these days with cameras on them.
"It's not a great look. It is a different era... I think they probably do need pulling in a bit.
"I don't want to be too harsh on the boys, they've had a good start to the season. We won the first two... it could be a lot worse for them.
"They've just got to realise they are here to play rugby league, they're in that team for a reason, and they've got to pull their heads in around stuff like that. You can't be seen doing that."
