Klese Haas (born 2 March 2002) is an Australian born Filipino professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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| Born | 2 March 2002 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 7 September 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Keebra Park State High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Payne Haas (brother) Mark Taufua (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editHaas's brother Payne Haas plays for the Brisbane Broncos. He's the nephew of former Newcastle forward Mark Taufua. He is of Samoan, Swiss and Filipino descent.
Born in Sydney, bred in Newcastle, Haas moved to Gold Coast, Queensland, at 10 years old meaning he's eligible for both states in State of Origin after he was born in Sydney, New South Wales but moved to Gold Coast, Queensland at the age of 10.[2] Haas played his junior rugby league for Nerang Roosters and attended Keebra Park State High School.[3]
Playing career
editIn round 24 of the 2022 NRL season, Haas made his first grade debut for the Gold Coast against the Newcastle Knights.[4] Haas played a total of 15 games for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[5]
2024
editHaas made 22 appearances for the Gold Coast throughout the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[6] On 5 October 2024, Haas had re-signed with the Titans on a three year deal, on 7 October the Titans confirmed the deal.[7][8]
Statistics
edit| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
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| 2022 |  Gold Coast Titans
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2 | - | - |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2025 | - | - | - | |
| Totals | 39 | 6 | 24 |
source:[9]
References
edit- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ https://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/while-queenslanders-rue-that-payne-haas-is-a-nsw-blue-his-little-brother-is-maroon-to-the-core/news-story/2588e819a25edbf54eca0edd633d75d9?amp [bare URL]
- ^ "Under 15, Under 16, Under 18 Emerging Origin squads". 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Dream debut season 'just the start' for Haas". Gold Coast Titans. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review". www.sportingnews.com. 5 September 2023.
- ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: Titans 'perennial enigma' who went missing as Des Hasler 'hallmark' falls flat". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ Staff Writer (5 October 2024). "Titans continue wild spending spree; Milford set for NRL lifeline: Transfer Whispers". Fox Sports. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (7 October 2024). "Haas inks new three-year deal at Titans". Gold Coast Titans. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Klese Haas - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
External links
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