Michael Maguire addresses the Ezra Mam incident and Brisbane Broncos Culture | Fox League

[@TouapaulToua]

He didn't make a mistake. Get it right. He made a choice to take a drug, to drive while unlicensed putting the life of innocent people at risk.

[@Testertwo1]

lol everything comes down the choices... a mistake comes from a choice you make and the results are negative..

[@CraigGrimshaw]

So you believe he shouldn't be given any chance to make amends?

[@wperfect]

@@Testertwo1 a mistake is one error in judgement, he made multiple criminal choices & only stopped when he got caught

[@Kadaitchi]

@@Testertwo1 Anyone who begins a sentence with "lol" isn't being genuine.

[@KArtoaT]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LaRams9977]

Remember the Roosters player got eight weeks for calling a broncos player a name. The roosters player was not allegedly driving unlicensed, crossing onto the incorrect side of the road and having a head on with a Uber driver with passengers in the car and allegedly failing a police drug test. Also, no insurance being unlicensed. As I said eight weeks for name calling let’s see what the Broncos player gets. Just putting things into perspective.

[@leong3760]

💯

[@aidanmaguire4740]

Although I agree with what your saying don't pretend like it's just Broncos players...

[@fatborry]

And Jesse Bromwich got 0 weeks for breaking Alex Mckinnon’s neck. Just putting things into perspective

[@thatguyedits1920]

I'm a proud Samoan, I love spencer leniu, but let's not bring him into this. He made his mistake, he copped his punishment, and he's moved on, grown as a man, and done his state and club proud. This is Mam's journey to go on now. What the repercussions are, we will just have to wait and see. Completely different mistakes and I hope the family and uber driver involved is okay.

[@lucaslake8576]

@@thatguyedits1920also hasn’t grown at all

[@troyrush79]

A mistake is something thats done by accident. This wasnt a mistake. He made a decision, not a mistake, and he is lucky he didnt kill someone. And lets be crystal clear, the only reason he is in Rehab is so the courts and club goes easier on him. Not because he wants a better clean life.

[@maxfish4770]

Damage control 101

[@wperfect]

Only mistake he made was getting caught

[@troyrush79]

@@wperfect haha yeah mate. Keep adding to those road fatalities then.. try your best not to kill someone other than you but. 🙏

[@noscopeniaimjustskill]

That's an accident a mistake is making the wrong judgment or an error that's wrong , eg when you miscount something that wasnt an accident that was a mistake because it was an error you made while making a decision to do something, this clown made a stupid mistake knowing what he chose to do

[@toxxxthexxxlimitzz]

Y’all acting like he crashed on purpose

[@leong3760]

Mam makes 800 a year. He couldn’t Uber? This wasn’t a mistake. He should be sacked. Driving, unlicensed , on drugs, injuring a family is NOT a mistake

[@michelledavidson8190]

As a Broncos supporter I believe that he should be ashamed of his behavior and should be sacked.

[@bringtheseo]

This press conference was pointless.

[@Kadaitchi]

Get rid of him! He almost killed a child through his stupidity!

[@RayK236]

Mistake is when you put your top on the wrong way, His was not. Intent was there on his part, Drugs, No License, Driving, Opps crashed head on too 🤦 playing this down like its a 5year old growling ffs

[@samuelbrophy2845]

It was a mistake. While else do you thing people with drug problems get a second chance because it is a mistake

[@Kobe_thfc]

He's still just a kid relax bro. He's going through alot and he's been through a lot for the past 12 months. Give it a rest bro

[@parkerhal]

​@Kobe_thfc a kid? Don't start going all american mate. I'd been working 6 years by 21 and I'm only 39 now so it wasn't that long ago. He's not a kid.

[@parkerhal]

​@@Kobe_thfc.

[@ZeldonSinghIsFly27.]

Doesn’t take away from his 🔛 field talent dumbo broncos need him he is pivotal to winning the championship he can be dealt with separately. No way he gets sacked

[@gordo191]

He knew it was wrong but he went and did it . Sack him

[@Jasedabass]

Send him to Super League. Whoever the club is promoted next season. Can't let him do his penance in the south of France lol 😂

[@1362pc]

totally agree

[@PigsOpinions]

and he'd be signed by another club faster than it took you to write your ridiculous comment

[@MrBobbit666]

glass houses mate! sounds like you have never made a mistake or fd up in your life

[@nathj4818]

​@@PigsOpinionsthere's nothing "ridiculous" about his comment,get out of your feelings

[@gregbishop610]

Imagine if it was someone like Carney or Pearce just saying

[@danielvermeer3363]

​@@majinpiccolobarba also beat up his missus

[@redeemedfarmer2670]

I agree if this player was wh!te,, he be gone….not the club making excuses for him

[@Giveme1goodreason]

First or 50th time?

[@michaelwalsh9881]

if it was like carney he would of have 15 other incidents involving drugs and alcohol prior to this in media.

[@adss122]

HIS NRL FUTURE SHOULDN'T JUST BE OVER !!!! CHARGED AND JAIL TIME BE HANDED

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Its not noisy enough in the background and their microphones aren't poor enough quality, i can still hear him.

[@allanquinn9135]

He canot play for the Broncos until the court cases are complete (being a criminal offence). Maybe he wont be there in 2025. Broncos should right now make a play for Ben Hunt.

[@Kobe_thfc]

We can't afford hunt bro, unless we terminate Ezra's contract

[@frontlinefireministries9251]

Hunt will cost the broncos a premier ship if they pick him up. Look to others at all cost

[@jackjfjfjf]

Not saying it's right. But expect to see Walsh in 6 next year. The Trainwreck continues 😭

[@Jtheodorex]

@@frontlinefireministries9251 I saw him drop that ball in person, mate don't let your doubts cloud your vision, he's still got it.

[@maxfish4770]

It's not for any criminal offence. The league's no-fault stand down policy sees players banned from playing if they are charged with criminal offences that carry, if found guilty, maximum jail sentences of 11 or more years

[@honestpat7789]

Getting in a car and driving, under the influence is not a mistake. It’s a conscious decision to do the wrong thing and break the law. It really points to the character of the modern NRL player 🤷‍♂️

[@hansoloburger2322]

Was he under the influence?

[@maxfish4770]

​@@hansoloburger2322positive swab says yes

[@greenwoodchubby1838]

Well driving under the influence and causing a head on crash isn't a good thing. A mistake is a judgment call or a choice you made that was wrong.

[@honestpat7789]

@@hansoloburger2322 he checked into rehab after the accident (most likely under the instruction of his lawyer to reduce his punishment and potential sentencing) 🤷‍♂️

[@bobbrewer5182]

These journalists are exactly what is wrong with modern media. “Clearly it was a mistake”, no it wasn’t. He made the decision to consume a dangerous substance, that was not a mistake, it was a choice. He chose to drive while under the influence of that drug, that is not a mistake, it is a choice. Any NRL player who is caught consuming illicit drugs of any sort, regardless of the circumstances should be permanently deregistered from the NRL and put behind bars.

[@hanskellynogua7110]

Word 💯👍

[@hansoloburger2322]

So punished more severely than you would be?

[@bobbrewer5182]

@@hansoloburger2322 if I were to ever touch, let alone consume illicit drugs, lock me up for the rest of my life. But I’m not stupid enough to do that.

[@Testertwo1]

that's so stupid. Everything in life comes down to choices. What's the point of the word mistake if you're just gonna be like no mate CHOICE

[@RiverGreen-kj8ms]

Yeah I agree it was a choice he made he knew what he was doing

[@myrx2]

If it was the average guy they would probably be in jail by now.

[@AFTERMIDNIGHTFILMCO]

No he wouldn’t? Do you think before you type? The average guy would be treated in the exact same way, except they wouldn’t have the story plastered all over the internet

[@myrx2]

@AFTERMIDNIGHTFILMCO well maybe he should of taken being a professional athlete more seriously then!

[@hansoloburger2322]

@@myrx2embarrassing reply

[@maxfish4770]

​@AFTERMIDNIGHTFILMCO ya reckon? The bloke with the best legal team ain't getting the same treatment as a bloke with legal aid

[@AFTERMIDNIGHTFILMCO]

@@maxfish4770 He hasn’t been charged yet so it’s not at a legal representation stage. The old mate who I replied to is saying that if it was an average Joe in Ezra’s position, he’d be in jail by now and that’s just simply not true

[@handlesrt583]

He should be in prison. This is a problem with justice you should be judged on what you've done not who you are

[@garylewis69]

Who at the Bronco's give him the keys to drive the Sponsored Vehicle ? Unlicensed! They not tell us that ?

[@samgreer8274]

he probably stole them

[@50NewEyes]

He was driving a ford, Kia is their sponsor…?

[@nicktaylor2551]

It's hardly broncos or sponsors fault for any of this. Broncos don't get sent his demerit points every time he loses a point. Mam is a muppet for getting behind a wheel without a license let alone being off his head

[@geeselandonlake]

Obviously no one checks licenses , at my work you get asked to show your license every couple of months . The bottom line is Ezra knew he didn`t have a license when it took the keys of who ever it was who gave them to him .

[@garylewis69]

@50NewEyes The Sponsor should put their hand up an take Ownership to the Uber driver an the Lady an her Child an oppolize? For Sponsoring Bronco's? An too their Heaith an Well Being ?

[@antoniosvorrias9100]

Excuses being made in front of a sign that says “the buck stop”. I think that’s called irony

[@wperfect]

under rated comment

[@jaywerahiko4236]

Brilliant observation

[@BarraCartel]

Madge has taken a sledge hammer to the glasshouse already 🤣🤣

[@1362pc]

Yeah..I think Madge will be setting high standards...I hope one of the first things he does is get rid of the bloody head phones..

[@jeremyjazwinski6349]

of he isn't SAcked is an absolute joke. Nrl needs to step in.

[@JOHNBOLA-n8g]

Why on earth lattrel wasn't sack??wasn't that similar to lattrels case?the NRL should think twice and be fair with its final decision...

[@JOHNBOLA-n8g]

The Broncos Football Club is to be blame also for not addressing players mental issues at the earliest stage prior to getting worse..

[@Godzilla32]

Great job having a press conference on a construction site

[@BarraCartel]

Quite ironic really considering the club situation

[@justenbeashel]

​@@BarraCartelhahahahahah excellent

[@MidnightPursuit]

Haha yes

[@1362pc]

Its like press conferences...audio seems so difficult...

[@nicklester6114]

Funny

[@iandumpleton]

Sack him he goes straight to other club anyway. Make him earn his spot back in Queensland cup

[@JOHNBOLA-n8g]

If he goes back QCup ,he could be eligible to play for PNG just like in his junior days.

[@harveyhull3141]

Mr Lockyer is very quiet ?

[@dartymcphee6738]

Wonder who supplied dangling earrings Ezra the gear! A lot of people are tired of holding back the truth!

[@JOHNBOLA-n8g]

Leave lockyer outof this matter....ezra did the same crime as lattrel mitchel did..so think twice before making decisions concerning his case...

[@Mezmarr]

Remember, it was Walters' fault guys.

[@justenbeashel]

Take a drink everytime the word "process" get repeated ☠️😂

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Madge should have been a politician, he says a lot of words but doesn't say much

[@steves524]

Penrith had a great player with allegations of domestic violence, he’s gone…

[@KSwift94]

So true! Penrith stand by their morals and standards, let’s see if the broncos can 🤔 doubt it though, morals are non existent in that club atm.

[@danielpopp1565]

Nrl need to de register him for 2 years.

[@swingham4020]

The sign in the back is so ironic “The Buck Stop”, should be followed by HERE. And boot him out asap. You can hear it in his voice, they wont be sacking him

[@jaystryker5217]

nope sacked..... its a privelege to play league and the excuses coming out of the QLD media already are disgusting

[@tmeister8870]

After this last season...Sack him. Set the expected standards.

[@phillipknight-t4s]

Mam going into rehab indicates he has an ongoing drug problem the club surely would have been aware he had issues during the season

[@mitchb8325]

As I grew up, I had to live and learn the 5R,s in life reading, writing ,arithmetic ,respect & responsibility but the last 2 are important he didn’t respect the law drove unlicensed and responsibility. He knew that he was under the influence of illicit drugs. so now he’s ended up with a major consequence from it. so he’s got himself to blame now and no one else.

[@mattterrone5547]

Only right decision is to terminate his contract, it's not that hard to not put yourself in such a stupid situation like that, these journos have the worst expectations of what making a mistake is

[@digga-dn9wj]

Main road, building site and Broncs put the new coach in to make a statement. Good luck to MM.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

The NRL and clubs are piss weak. He should have been sacked by now.

[@Giveme1goodreason]

He would be but the tigers or some struggling club would sign him immediately. That’s why stars get so many chances. It’s not a punishment of the player signs a new big contract later that day.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@Giveme1goodreason That's where the NRL needs to step in.

[@Mataios_World]

if Latrell & Josh didnt get sacked then why should he? 🤷‍♂️ arent we all striving for consistency in the NRL?

[@reneelouiseazzopardi2073]

Fair point mate x

[@dazhwood]

That’s a low bar 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Arkos574]

You can be serious? You realise what josh and latrell did does not warrant any jail time, mam could face a max of 14 years. It's not the same thing

[@dazhwood]

@ good hope he does

[@tedda6171]

If this incident was the fault of the admin receptionist at the Broncos headquarters - how would they have been treated? Would they still have a job? Would they have been supported and babied like Ezra? And please Bronco’s - don’t let him come out like Greg Ingles and tell me how proud he is of himself.

[@tobiaskrebsanimation]

corporate gobbledegook... "we have to address the process and let the addressing have a process to process the addressing..."

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

That's classic Madge, he talks absolute dribble.

[@ooblah10]

Max penalty of 14 years in prison, he's not good enough of a player, or person to keep this liability on the team.

[@josheee6123]

Dobbo with the big questions, gee hes worth his money that bloke 😅

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

One of the biggest flogs in sports media aus wide. I still remember hearing him dribble on triple m with some scoop one day, and then the next day it was the complete opposite happening. Margeaux Parker had better scoops than he did.

[@josheee6123]

@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 😂😂😂. I must admit I love when Gordie gives it to him on triple m

[@iiwideshut7038]

We should be making a play to bring bevan french back from super league

[@Moananu]

Ezra Mam should be sacked and deregistered from the NRL if he gets a suspended sentence in court

[@chichfm5108]

did Madge get a welcome to country on arrival?

[@wperfect]

Isn't that what Ezra Mam was doing?

[@tonywillo1970]

I wonder how long Ezra has been driving without a license, or is this a one off?

[@wperfect]

100% long term offender

[@TBird89]

Just shows how many players are on recreational drugs during the year. Most clubs will start pre season soon so you reckon he’s ready to go chasing a ring in 2025 !!! Surely the GMs as part of recruiting players should ask simple questions including if a player holds a basic driver’s license. Driving on drugs, unlicensed and get into a prang on the other side of the road without a death was lucky and could have been life changing for the individuals and the NRL. Everyone makes mistakes but this is something that screams immediate release.

[@nevillehodge4086]

The whole process is being Gaslighted ! just typical listen carefully to the evasive rhetoric !

[@sydneyboy1000]

Like the AFL West Coast Eagles 20 years ago one town team problem

[@Wulguru]

Brilliant! Brush it to the side and pretend it didn't happen. That way, Ezra will understand there really aren't any consequences for your actions when you are a NRL footballer. Gold star to the management at the Broncos. You Rock! Eeewwwhhoou!

[@grantandrew18]

Brisbane is an AFL town now, the 🦁 have brought home the big cup!!!

[@davidduffin1580]

NRL Lead Barrister: "Your honour, the crime was on the road, off the field. Punish him ON the road, OFF the field".

[@RonaldTio-j4q]

Set precedence.. Follow protocol to discipline misbehaving Player both on and off the field. We need to maintain the quality and standard of NRL

[@damonmlinaric9254]

Idk man i have never accidentally taken drugs then got in my car.Same situation as ado carr but there was an accident this time.What happens when a player one day kills someone doing this that did nothing wrong?Will we be making excuses for them then

[@hansoloburger2322]

So what was your thought process behind this comment?

[@daontown_leeroy]

Hearing all that basically tells me theres no way they gonna sack him. They think more about losing him to rivals instead of the severity of his "mistake" on the victims. Feel for the little girl hope she's ok

[@MatthewM-m8v]

Remember when he was so call racially abused poor Ezra

[@Mr.Zen_73]

what is it with NRL players these days they're always in the news for all the wrong reasons. Mam should be sacked immediately and then be sanctioned heavily by the NRL

[@hitzome169]

Any chance you can report on the Broncos group that decided to belive the so called victim and went against their teammate only to learn that the so called victim had given false evidence.

[@tee4ree24]

What a way to start for Madge but I believe he is the man perfect for the job and will give broncos a good clean 👌

[@thomasr53]

Yeah, he proved he was perfect at the Tigers

[@markcool8750]

Piss weak. Add another one to the untouchables list.

[@dizzystj]

The point is he is an adult and needs to be treated as one.responsibility must be upheld

[@ProteinPredatorsPodcast]

If he was a second rower he’s sacked.

[@AnthonySimon-v9q]

Micheal's the right man for job ...

[@nicktaylor2551]

Quick let's get him in rehab to try save his career and make him look remorseful. The guy is a muppet

[@yetti4817]

Dob in the people who supplied him the drugs.

[@davidflorer5719]

Mam didn't want to go through the pre-season training 😅

[@adriansamuels3965]

Pointless question and answers, sack the guy

[@MikeKlein-j2c]

If the Broncos are serious about upholding standards at their club Mam should be sacked immediately. It’s a line in the sand moment

[@gungi4764]

Nice vid

[@Maximuswin777]

What a bunch of amateurs try no press conferences and the words no comment in a written statement, until police investigation is concluded. Those two love the media attention/ circus all about themselves.

[@marcl0404]

He needs to be sacked...these guys are idolised by young players and they need understand the impact they have. It's not ok to break the law. He's remorseful after he was uncovered. Not a good example for next generation.

[@andee0087]

‘Can you tell us why he’s in rehab?’ - what a bunch of pure shite questions these ‘journos’ ask. They can’t be serious in thinking they are going to get answers to some of these questions

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

It's a legit question. Would he be in rehab if he didn't crash his car? Is he only there because he tested positive? How long has he been using?

[@andee0087]

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 nowhere did I say it wasn’t a legitimate question bud. I’m pointing out that these journos have rocks in their heads if they think Broncos are gonna come out and say why he’s in rehab. They’re stupid or they’re taking the piss. Ezra probably hasn’t even talked to his own family about it and the bum journos reckon they deserve to know that detail.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@andee0087 If you don't ask you'll never know. I'd rather they ask these types of questions than throw underarm questions like most journalists do.

[@dolourfitzgibbon6065]

usually to show the Judge what a good boy he is.

[@wperfect]

@@dolourfitzgibbon6065 100% deception . Next he'll get a letter from the church he's never been to

[@plr1472]

I don't know why the bulldogs are pushing Addo-car out for way less & it looks like the bronco's values are in question if they don't tear up mam's contract!!

[@stephenpalmer1099]

Well if he doesn't get a jail sentence. Then maybe they should talk about a second chance. He injured a child!

[@jacksonnuli5616]

Discipline is the problem at the broncos thats why the club is in disarry. Players need to take responsibility..Kev was a scapegoat

[@seantighe5256]

So what would you do help him out or throw him away

[@craigcusack1751]

Can we hold pressers in a media room away from the noise. Don't sack him. Let the process take place, educate him, community work with accident victims and get to the bottom of the underlying issues, support him through those and ensure that he understands the victim impact and the privileged position he's in.

[@NRLFREAKS]

Bro reckons he’s taking the JetSki to work

[@tommygunn8355]

Sack him and let Reece follow him out the door. These blokes are terrible for culture!

[@Arkos574]

If this was any regular bloke off the street, he'd be locked up and not in rehab. Depending on the drug test and if injury was sustained he could be looking at 14years

[@hhanna87]

Mate with that kind of money I’d have my own driver

[@davidgagen9856]

Player managers more powerful than the coach.

[@RiverGreen-kj8ms]

Yeah they training so they don’t get axed hahahahhah I hope Walsh was there

[@JohnIngram-yd4lq]

If he wasn’t such a good player he would be gone in a flash. He seems to be a good mate of Walsh,I hope he is not involved as well.

[@stevemadden9329]

Rehab is the get out of jail card. If he goes to rehab people will feel sorry because now he has mental health issues and we have to care for Mam's wellbeing. What about the people he had a head on with.

[@JohnSmith-s7v]

I told you Broncos was a bad choice! You won't fix what can't be fixed.!

[@JohnPortelli-w3m]

If Leniu got 8 weeks,then Mam needs lifetime ban for this and Broncos need administration overhaul no excuses NRL

[@waynewatt8483]

he will be protected just like mitchell.

[@jadematoy3577]

Broncos should get rid of Mam & put the $$ towards Sam Walker

[@ronaldball9389]

Sam Walker isn't on the market. So that makes sense...

[@jadematoy3577]

@@ronaldball9389 He sure is, hasn’t resigned yet champ

[@kokorice123]

Bro doing drugs and almost killing people is not a life lesson 😂

[@Mr83rt]

Aside from the innocent people affected by these players poor actions why would anyone need rehabilitation if drugs aren't a problem... So he's either doing rehabilitation for sentencing purposes which will ultimately fail because he truly doesn't want to be there or he's doing rehabilitation because he believes it's a problem for him and his life which would suggest hes taken it more than once... Same can be said for anyone in this situation... just a shame theres kids out there that look up to this bloke

[@astro8807]

I'm barracking for the dolphins from now on

[@andywilson3944]

If they don't sack him club culture won't change. The Clubs a joke, praise for turning up on time for training 🤦. Hope they're paying ya big dollars Madge.

[@johnnyv3701]

Lets have a quick poll for Ezra, please reply either 2nd Chance or Sack

[@wperfect]

Max penalty of 14 years in prison

[@jecosittingbull1322]

Everyone gets 2nd chance in life...Give him his for redemption.

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

News corp owns the broncos, news corp dictates the PR spin and the outcome.

[@kraken8993]

This was a mistake - his decision was a mistake … all the people here in comments must be angels that have never made one … apologies some of us are not so righteous as you lot …. Own your MISTAKE Ezra and get back in that horse

[@CraigHopwood]

Every one deserves a second chance at life choices I have made many mistakes it will cost him a lot of money

[@davidgagen9856]

Sack Alf but not Ezra.....good one Coach.

[@shmoo6508]

If Matt Lodge can come back............

[@dolourfitzgibbon6065]

Yes ,people make mistakes, but if it was anyone else , or if it was your child, family . !! He knew no license, he knew drugs , he knew speed. Should be punished appropriately If it was someone else ,no discussion, . Sorry he is an adult ,face consequences

[@peterbulloch4328]

The young girl is badly injured apparently and Mam being unlicensed means he could be sued for millions!🤑😉