LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Retired dual-international Martin Taupau has recently opened up about his mid-season departure from the Brisbane Broncos in 2025.
With over 250 NRL matches under his belt for four teams, Taupau was released by the Broncos on May 17, 2025, after he liked a social media post that critiqued the coaching strategies of head coach Michael Maguire.
The moment Taupau liked the post, Broncos officials took notice, prompting him to discuss the circumstances surrounding his release. He expressed regret, acknowledging that he was unaware of the possible consequences his action could lead to.
"I've come across a post (from) Footy Hacks, Elijah Taylor...sharing his thoughts and feelings on how tough the pre-season training is under [Michael] Maguire and at the end of it, it was if he changes certain things they'll be really successful," Taupau explained on The Chad Townsend Show.
"For me, to my unknowing, I just liked it and just kept going. Totally forgot about it, dropped my coffee, jumped on the scooter and went down to work. Then the boys go, 'Uce you just liked this post'...and they're all covering their mouths, so I just unliked it."
"It turned. I got told you've got to have a meeting and it's tonight to explain your actions. It didn't really click. I had the meeting (to) explain what had happened and I was really remorseful."
"I was aware but not fully aware of the repercussions so it just happened and I just liked an Instagram post and that was it."