Brisbane's poor season has taken a turn for the worse, as the Broncos suffered a humiliating home defeat, losing 46-20 to Melbourne in a harsh rematch of last year's Grand Final.
While neither team will make the finals this year, the Storm ensured that Brisbane's last home game was one they'd rather forget, scoring twice as many tries despite playing with only 12 men for 10 minutes in the second half.
The Broncos displayed terrible defensive performance throughout the match, missing 43 tackles, leaving their confidence visibly shaken with each Melbourne advance.
This result marked a painful milestone for Brisbane, making them the first team in the franchise's history to concede 30-plus points in six straight matches.
The situation stands in stark contrast to the team that claimed the premiership trophy less than a year ago, prompting a comprehensive review following their slide from champions to missing the playoffs entirely.
Brisbane has expressed its support for coach Maguire, with reports suggesting they may offer him a contract without a specific end date to quell rumors regarding his position.
However, Maguire once again sidestepped questions about his future, responding pointedly when asked if he was the right person for the job.
"You ask me this every day," Maguire retorted to inquiries about his coaching role.
"I know what this group is capable of."