Police have formally charged Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam following a car crash incident that took place nearly one month ago on Friday, October 18, in Bardon.

Mam has been charged with drug driving after he was subject to a roadside drug test at the time, in which he allegedly returned a positive result.

The official charge is one count of drive while relevant drug is present in blood, and driving without a license. He was also hit with a traffic infringement notice for failing to keep control of his vehicle.

While police have charged Mam, it doesn't fall under the NRL No Fault Stand Down policy.

He was issued a notice to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 16.

โ€œThe Club was notified this afternoon that charges have now been laid," Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said in a statement.

โ€œWe will respect the legal process and will continue to work with the NRL Integrity Unit on next steps, as this matter moves forward.

โ€œEzra is currently seeking external support and we will give him the time and space to do so.

โ€œAs the matter is now before the courts, we are unable to make further comment on this matter.โ€

NRL Preliminary Final - Broncos v Warriors
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Ezra Mam of the Broncos celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between Brisbane Broncos and New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Following the incident, more details have come to light as a mother and her four-year-old daughter were also hospitalised due to the unfortunate event in Brisbane's west.

โ€œI've been in the game for a long time and seen many players go through many different situations,โ€ new Broncos coachย Michael Maguire said previously.

โ€œYou learn a lot of lessons throughout your life. I'm not downgrading the situation. It's one we need to have a look at how he ended up getting to that situation.

โ€œPeople will make mistakes but they've also got to own them. That's the big thing. If Ezra owns where he's at โ€ฆ his actions moving forward are very important.

โ€œHe's getting some help. When he works through that, I'll get some time with him and assess how everything's going.โ€

2 COMMENTS

  1. BRISBANE SACK HIM , HUNT WILL BRING US A PREMIERSHIP B4 MAM WILL. WE CAN RESIGN STAGGS, COBBO, MOZER AND HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK. RENO 7. HUNT 6. AN MOZER 9. RECCE 1. WHAT A HEART BEAT BRISBANE WILL HAVE ESPECIALLY WITH STAGGS AN COBBO OUT IN THE BACKLINE. TELL HIM IF HE WANTS TO STAY AT BRISBANE U WILL LOOK AT HIS CONTACT A FINE HIM 50% THIS YEAR AND THAT HE WILL HAVE TO TAKE A 25% PAY CUT FOR NEXT 4 YEARS THAT LEAVE THE BRONX WITH 1m BACK. (HIT THESE YOUNG BLOKES IN THE POCKET WILL BE THE ONLY WAY THEY LEARN)

  2. I think it does not matter whether Brisbane terminates his contract or, as Dutto suggests, they hit him with a really big fine.

    Whatever they choose, it has to be big enough to send a clear message to the rest of the squad – if you act the fool, you’ll regret it !

    Making excuses for his age and immaturity, and claiming “remorse” and giving him a dusting with a lettuce leaf – that will just reinforce in the minds of the squad that they can get away with anything.