Klese Haas (born 2 March 2002) is a

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international

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footballer who plays as a forward for the

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in the

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(NRL).

Background

Haas's older brother

Payne Haas Payne Haas (born 2 December 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL), and Australia at international level. He has played for New South Wales in the ...

plays for the

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. He is also the nephew of former

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forward

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. He is of Samoan,

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and Filipino descent. Born in

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, and bred in

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, Haas moved to the

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at 10 years old, meaning he is eligible for both states in State of Origin. Haas played his junior rugby league for Nerang Roosters and attended

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Playing career

In round 24 of the

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, Haas made his first-grade debut for the Gold Coast against the

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. Haas played a total of 15 games for the Gold Coast in the

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as the club finished 14th on the table.

2024

Haas made 22 appearances for the Gold Coast throughout the

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as the club again finished 14th on the table. On 7 October 2024, the Titans confirmed Haas had re-signed with the club on a three-year deal.

Statistics

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References

External links

Gold Coast Titans profile
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