Maguire fumes as Broncos season plunges further with 15th loss

Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has called for a serious self-assessment after his team suffered a demoralizing 40-6 defeat against the New Zealand Warriors. This loss marks the reigning premiers' 15th of the season, effectively ending their finals aspirations and leaving them second-last on the ladder. Maguire did not mince words, stating the performance was "not good enough, just plain and simple." He warned that a repeat of such an effort would lead to a similar result next week. The Warriors dominated early, scoring three quick tries and maintaining pressure throughout the match. Despite previously defending his players, Maguire's frustration was evident in the post-match press conference. He stressed that the team is not playing to the standard they have practiced and that motivation should stem from playing for the prestigious Broncos club and jersey. "It's easy to motivate people when you're playing for the Broncos. They're playing for a very good club," Maguire asserted, pushing back against suggestions that motivation wanes when finals are out of reach. The Broncos now face the prospect of finishing last in the competition if other results go against them.

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Not good enough, just plain and simple. We won’t want to do that next weekend because we’ll cop the same.