Brisbane Broncos star five-eighth Ezra Mam has declared he is still searching for his best form despite producing his most accomplished performance of the season, as he expressed his Las Vegas ordeal was well and truly behind him.
Upon their return to Australia, Leniu attempted to come to Queensland to meet Mam and apologise in person, but Mam refused at the time. But now, addressing the media for the first time since the incident – which drew widespread support to his corner from the likes of Latrell Mitchell – Mam revealed he intended to speak to Leniu “when the time is right” to bury the hatchet and cast aside the issue.
Having showcased his finest showing of the 2024 campaign in the 34-10 triumph of the Canberra Raiders, Mam said now was the time to discover the football that had him within two minutes of a Clive Churchill Medal in last year’s grand final, as the Broncos prepare to welcome back a cavalry of marquee men.
Without Reynolds there to support him, Mam took on a greater responsibility, looking more threatening with his kicking game close to the line while steering the side around the park.
But Mam believes the Suncorp Stadium clinic had not yet triggered his best. Even as the Queensland Maroons juggle an injury crisis that has now claimed Kalyn Ponga, he said he had not allowed himself to ponder a State of Origin call-up.
