Maguire's Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up

Brisbane have crushed the Sydney Roosters by 36 points in their NRL round-one match. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane have begun the Michael Maguire era with a bang, bashing a rudderless Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 NRL demolition before making a mad dash back to Queensland. 

With their families watching on from Brisbane while awaiting the arrival of Cyclone Alfred, the Broncos ensured their trip to Sydney was a worthwhile one.