Michael Maguire former Brisbane Broncos star Karmichael Hunt have responded to reports they were engaged in a heated verbal exchange over the weekend.

All the talk in the NRL at the moment is about Jarome Luai.

Benji Marshall publicly squashed rumblings of a fallout with Jarome Luai — but the “polarising” playmaker’s decisions may have had a negative impact on the squad.

Jarome Luai’s contract saga has come to an end and the superstar five-eighth’s future is now locked in until the end of the 2030 season.

The Warriors have overhauled their team after a shock loss to the Raiders in Round 2 while the Eels have been handed two key injury blows.

Michael Maguire has named a star-studded line-up in his bid to turn the Broncos’ season around.