Gold Coast pair Mac Andrew and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan deny any wrongdoing after video circulates
The duo were investigated after being spotted leaving a disabled toilet together at last week’s State of Origin decider.
Gold Coast duo Mac Andrew and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan insist they were doing nothing untoward before being spotted walking out of a disabled toilet together during last Wednesday’s State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Gold Coast are backing in their high-profile duo after completing an investigation into a viral video that has circulated online since last week.
WATCH THE VIDEO: Cameras catch Gold Coast stars leaving disabled toilet
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.In a statement provided to 7NEWS, a club spokesperson said: “The Gold Coast Suns are aware of vision circulating online involving two of its players. “Whilst there is no indication of any wrongdoing by either player in the vision, the club has spoken with both players who deny any insinuation of misconduct.”
Ugle-Hagan did not play at any level for the Suns last weekend — but the Suns insist he was being managed — while Andrew collected 15 disposals and six marks in the Suns’ 79-point AFL loss to Adelaide.
Gold Coast were made aware of the vision early Tuesday morning as it was spread across the internet and in group chats, before launching an investigation early this afternoon.
7NEWS is not suggesting any wrongdoing by either player, only that the club investigated the matter.
Andrew has enjoyed a breakout season in Gold Coast’s defence, one of the Suns most consistent performers in a difficult year. He is contracted until at least 2030 on a lucrative deal.
Ugle-Hagan has played three AFL games and a host of VFL matches this year after missing all of last season at the Western Bulldogs due to personal issues.
He’s currently negotiating a contract extension at the club, with his current deal expiring at the end of this season.
While the club has backed the players, People with Disability Australia are not impressed.
“Accessible toilets aren’t there to help people skip the queue,’’ acting chief executive Megan Spindler-Smith said.
“They exist for people with disability who can’t safely or independently use a standard public toilet.
“People rely on the extra space and accessibility features these facilities provide. Using them for convenience can mean someone who genuinely needs them has to wait for the basic right of using the bathroom.”
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport

