Ezra Mam Suspended for Drug Driving Incident

Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam has received a nine-game suspension from the NRL for drug driving after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an October incident where he crashed into an Uber while under the influence of cocaine and driving unlicensed. The court fined Mam $850 and disqualified him from driving for six months, a decision that has faced widespread criticism for being too lenient. Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie and Attorney-General Deb Frecklington expressed their disappointment, calling the punishment a 'slap on the wrist' and suggesting legislative changes may be considered. The collision injured an Uber driver and a four-year-old passenger, who reportedly suffered a broken hip. Mam has publicly apologized and committed to improving himself as a person and player. His suspension means he will miss the first two months of the 2025 NRL season, with further disciplinary actions pending from the league.