LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Michael Maguire is stepping into the Broncos' den with a big question mark hanging over his head as he takes the reins of the struggling team.
Reports from news.com.au suggest that there might be some lingering tension between Maguire and star player Reece Walsh after Maguire had a hand in Walsh's struggles during Origin.
The former NSW Origin coach has been thrust into the hot seat at the Broncos just days after the club made the bold move to axe Kevin Walters.
Despite Walters leading the team to their first grand final since 2015 in 2023, the Broncos still finished a disappointing 12th on the ladder, leading to his dismissal.
This shows that mediocrity will not be tolerated at the Broncos, who are hungry to recapture their past glory days.
Since their debut in 1988, the Broncos have only missed the finals four times up until 2019, winning six premierships along the way.
The pressure is on for Maguire to turn the team around and bring them back to their winning ways, with the fans and the club's legacy expecting nothing less.
It's a tough ask, but Maguire's experience and leadership will be put to the test as he tries to breathe new life into the struggling Broncos.