Tensions have erupted after the Broncos’ stunning premiership victory, with NRL360 host Braith Anasta declaring Michael Maguire is “not getting enough credit” for their title.

Throughout the season, veteran rugby league reporter Phil Rothfield has been critical of Maguire’s hard-edged coaching methods, slamming his pre-season army camps and training methods.

Then by Round 13, the Broncos were licking their wounds, sitting in 11th place after flying out the gates, with reports surfacing Maguire was on the chopping block.

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