Michael Maguire is initiating significant changes at the Brisbane Broncos after being appointed head coach, taking over from Kevin Walters earlier this month. Maguire officially relocated from Sydney to Brisbane and has already started to implement his vision for the team, which struggled last season, finishing 12th in the NRL.
One major change involves the potential removal of Allan Langer from his role as an on-field coach. Instead, the Broncos plan to transition Langer, a club legend and four-time premiership winner, to a corporate ambassador role, focusing on sponsor relations. Maguire intends to discuss Langer’s new position with him directly, expressing his desire to retain Langer within the organization due to his importance to the club.
Langer’s future had been uncertain following Walters’ departure, and he reportedly felt “shattered” by the changes. Maguire aims to revitalize the team and restore its former glory in the league.