'Take responsibility': Broncos star breaks silence over drug driving ...

Ezra Mam has broken his silence after being issued a court notice with police to allege the Broncos star failed a secondary drug test following a car accident in Brisbane last month.

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Mam’s pre-season will almost certainly be delayed until January and the Broncos are expecting their star to be hit with a two or three-month suspension by the NRL integrity unit.

In his first interview since the car crash that has placed his career in jeopardy, Mam told Code Sports of his remorse and vowed to take responsibility for his actions.

“I understand the seriousness of the situation,” said Mam after being formally charged by Queensland police.

“I understand the importance in myself standing up to take responsibility for my actions.

“I will co-operate with the legal process to come.

“I also understand my responsibilities as a role model in the community and I’m prepared to work hard to live up to those expectations going forward.”

It is understood Mam’s month-long rehab stint is coming to an end, with the Broncos playmaker expected to check out early next week, having sought professional help following the car accident.

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Mam’s manager Nash Dawson said his client doesn’t expect sympathy and hopes the Uber driver, the mother and the young girl have made a full recovery.

“I can confirm that everyday Ezra has inquired about the wellbeing of all parties involved,” Dawson said.

“He understands the magnitude of the situation and has expressed he does not want to shy away from what has happened.

“Instead he wants to stand up and take accountability when he’s able.”

Mam was allegedly driving unlicensed when he veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided head on with an Uber driver on October 18.

A mother and her young daughter suffered minor injuries in the collision.

Mam allegedly failed a roadside drug test and was arrested at scene.

The 21-year-old then reportedly returned a positive result for a secondary drug test on November 12 where he has been charged with driving while a relevant drug is present in blood and driving unlicensed.

According to The Courier Mail, Mam will face court on December 16.

Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy confirmed on Wednesday that the club had been informed of the latest development.

“The club was notified this afternoon that charges have now been laid,” Donaghy told The Courier Mail.

“We will respect the legal process and will continue to work with the NRL Integrity Unit on next steps, as this matter moves forward.

“Ezra is currently seeking external support and we will give him the time and space to do so.

“As the matter is now before the courts, we are unable to make further comment on this matter.”

The Broncos are reportedly expecting Mam to receive a two to three month suspension from the NRL, meaning he won’t be available until May.

The five-eighth is currently in rehab but has been in contact with the club.

The NRL have said he won’t be deregistered and the Broncos are also reluctant to sack Mam.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire spoke to Mam before he entered rehab and the Broncos coach is hoping the star playmaker can reform and work his way back from Queensland Cup.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time and seen many players go through many different situations,” Maguire said.

“People will make mistakes but they’ve also got to own them. That’s the big thing.

“If Ezra owns where he’s at … his actions moving forward are very important.

“He’s getting some help. When he works through that, I’ll get some time with him and assess how everything’s going.”