- Ezra Mam involved in car accident last month in Brisbane
- Was allegedly driving unlicensed, failed roadside drug test
- Broncos star is in rehab, his footy future remains unknown
NRL star Ezra Mam is facing a financial hit of up to $500,000 once he is released from rehab after allegedly failing a roadside drug test and driving unlicensed last month, it has been reported.
After allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road, Mam, 21, slammed into an Uber, with a mother and her four-year-old daughter later hospitalised in the October 18 incident.
The Broncos five-eighth’s stint in rehab – which has cost a reported $100,000 – is ongoing as he faces an uncertain future on and off the field.
Queensland Police are yet to lay any charges – but could do so once the B sample from Mam’s roadside drugs test comes back.
Mam – who signed a $4million, five-year contract extension in February at Red Hill – is also facing the prospect of having to pay for both cars damaged in the accident.
He is also a chance of being forced to pay big fines handed out by his club and the NRL.
New coach Michael Maguire has spoken to Mam, who he confirmed is ‘working on himself’.
‘I couldn’t tell you the time frame, I wouldn’t have a clue,’ he said of the NRL’s proposed sanctions.
‘Ezra has acknowledged where he is at… if you own it, then you can deal with it moving forward.’
Broncos hierarchy are said to be considering a range of disciplinary measures for Mam – including NRL game suspensions, fines, counselling and education.
However, he is not expected to be sacked.
Mam was previously in the headlines after the NRL looked into an interaction between the pivot, teammate Reece Walsh and a footy fan in Bali in September.
It had already been a turbulent off-season for the Broncos, who split with coach Kevin Walters after their collapse from 2023 grand finalists to 12th this year.
Roadside drug tests have been a real issue for the NRL this season.
Cronulla playmaker Braydon Trindall tested positive to driving with drugs and alcohol in his system in May, and missed five games.
Canterbury flyer Josh Addo-Carr then missed the Bulldogs’ elimination-final loss to the Sea Eagles because of a positive roadside drug test.
Addo-Carr was later sacked and an NRL-imposed suspension still hangs over his head as he now seeks an opportunity away from Belmore in 2025 and beyond.
