‘Shattered’ Maguire’s heartbreaking admission as Broncos season’ slips towards disaster
The Brisbane Broncos' NRL season is nearing a disastrous end following a loss to the North Queensland Cowboys, leaving the team unlikely to reach the finals. Coach Michael Maguire expressed frustration over the missed opportunities as the team prepares for the departure of several key players.
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NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP ‘Shattered’ Maguire’s heartbreaking admission as Broncos season’ slips towards disaster "Tonight was a missed opportunity" | 03:33 Ethan Lee Chalk from Fox Sports July 25th, 2026 10:50 pm The Brisbane Broncos season is officially on life support after they failed on another golden chance to reignite their finals push against the North Queensland Cowboys.
Michael Maguire’s side were left to rue a host of missed opportunities in the loss as their Queensland rivals delivered a major blow to Brisbane’s hopes of a potential late-season surge towards finals football.
Speaking after the loss, the former New Zealand Kiwis and NSW Blues coach admitted that he was “shattered” and frustrated as the players let another opportunity slip away.
“I’m pretty shattered for the players and staff because we’re putting a hell of a lot of work in at the moment,” Michael Maguire said.
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