New Broncos coach Michael Maguire says it’s too early to ponder whether or not Ezra Mam might be sacked however insists the star five-eighth should personal the actions that led to him allegedly driving unlicensed and underneath the affect of a prohibited drug.
Mam allegedly failed a roadside drug take a look at on Friday when a ute he was driving collided with a car pushed by an Uber driver. The driving force, a feminine passenger and her daughter had been all injured within the crash.
The 21-year-old has checked right into a rehabilitation clinic to hunt skilled assist. Maguire has spoken with him however will now go on a fact-finding mission to get the total story.
Mam has not been charged by police, with the outcomes of a secondary drug take a look at nonetheless pending.
Maguire flew into Brisbane on Wednesday and straight right into a media scrum the place he was requested if Mam can be fired.
“I’m not going to the touch on that in the intervening time,” Maguire mentioned.
“I’ve obtained to undergo the whole lot and … assess what’s going on.
“I’ve solely simply landed however I’ll undoubtedly learn how certainly one of our gamers will get to that time.
“I’ve obtained to seek out out extra about what the scenario entails. I’ve spoken to him and it’s extra in regards to the security of everybody concerned within the scenario.”
Maguire mentioned redemption was potential for Mam, on one situation.
“I’ve been within the recreation a very long time and I’ve seen many gamers undergo many conditions. You be taught quite a lot of classes in your life as younger males,” he mentioned.
“I’m not downgrading this case however it’s one the place we actually want to take a look at … how he ended up getting in that scenario.
“Folks will make errors however they’ve additionally obtained to personal them. That is the large factor, if he owns the place he’s at.
“His actions shifting ahead are crucial. I do know he’s getting some assist in the intervening time about the place he’s at. When he works via that I’ll get a while with him.”
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