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Brisbane Broncos reveal vital reasons behind their star player ambition crash.

Brisbane Broncos reveal vital reasons behind their star player ambition crash.

After the troublesome player allegedly failed a roadside drug test after being involved in a head-on car incident on Friday, Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy has not ruled out firing star playmaker Ezra Mam.

The alleged incident in the inner-north Brisbane suburb of Bardon, which occurred only hours before the Australian Kangaroos’ Pacific Championship match against Tonga, featured Mam.

The Ford Ranger the 21-year-old was driving allegedly collided with an Uber vehicle driven by a mother whose daughter was a passenger as he was shifting houses.

The incident did not result in any significant injuries.

Roadside drug and alcohol tests were conducted by Queensland Police, and Mam reportedly failed the drug test but tested negative for alcohol.

While they wait for the results of a secondary drug test, which may take weeks, police and the NRL’s Integrity Unit are currently looking into the event.

According to Donaghy, the club is in consultation with the police and the NRL and will not decide on Mam’s $4 million contract until all the facts are known.

In Brisbane’s inner city neighborhood of Bardon, Ezra Mam is accused of driving a ute that collided with an Uber on Friday. Mam is seen on the ground shortly after the collision.

We haven’t had a thorough internal discussion. First, we don’t have all the facts, in my opinion. In order to make the best choice for ourselves, we want to be sure we have all the information.

However, as a club, we must admit that we’re somewhat disappointed to be in this situation.

“As a community-based club, we prioritize the community in everything we do.”

It is incredibly disheartening that we are having these kinds of conversations during the off-season instead of discussing the build-up or the preparation for the upcoming season. That point has undoubtedly been raised.

After getting into a fight with a fan while on vacation in Bali with teammate Reece Walsh, this is the Broncos playmaker’s second off-field incident of the season.

According to reports, the fan’s phone cracked when the Broncos tandem was requested for a selfie in a nightclub in Bali. Walsh and Mam swapped out the damaged phone for a new one.

Donaghy stated that the two incidents had to serve as a wake-up call for the young players on the Broncos team, regardless of the investigation’s conclusion.

Ezra is 21 years old and a young man. “They do [make mistakes], but you have to mature fast in this industry,” he remarked.

It is a highly privileged role, and it is the cost of admission. We will therefore follow a procedure, and I place a strong emphasis on accountability and personal responsibility, just like everyone else in the club.

“I believe that this group is at a turning point in maturity; I have read remarks in the past regarding a line in the sand moment.”

In recent years, the Broncos have come under fire for allowing their players too much freedom.

Brisbane was eliminated from finals contention this season, and coach Kevin Walters was fired, even though the team advanced to the 2023 NRL grand final, where Mam scored three tries in a losing effort.

Donaghy acknowledged that incoming coach Michael McGuire needed to address certain culture concerns and stated that the coach will also designate a general manager of football to help him establish the new standards.

He stated, “I’m not going to shy away from the fact that we have some cultural challenges.”

Returning to leadership, we have emphasized and determined that we must make significant investments in this area since it will encourage and support leadership.

“Michael is very clear about the expectations he has for the group.”

We’ve made a conscious effort to improve the football program’s culture and leadership skills.

We’ve been let down over the year, but we’re very clear that we want our program to be performance-driven rather than lifestyle-driven.

And we are aware that it will require a great deal of effort. The truth is that we might not be able to resolve it right away.

 

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