June 7, 2026 — 11:57amGold Coast ruckman Max Knobel is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match on Saturday.“The Gold Coast Suns are aware of an incident involving one of its players in Saturday’s VFL match against the Brisbane Lions,” a Suns spokesperson said. Suns ruckman Max Knobel.Getty Images“The club is currently cooperating fully with the AFL’s Integrity Unit as part of an ongoing investigation.”This masthead has confirmed that Knobel is the player being investigated.A source familiar with the incident said the 21-year-old was “extremely remorseful” after the incident and had self-reported to Gold Coast officials.More to comeBe the first to know when major news happens. Sign up for breaking news alerts on email or turn on notifications in the app.From our partners