Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says a video involving Suns players at the NRL State of Origin was “not a good look,” while confirming Geelong playmaker Max Holmes has undergone ankle surgery. Hardwick says the incident reflects disrespectful conduct by Suns players Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Mac Andrew during the State of Origin event. The reports describe Hardwick’s comments as an acknowledgement of the inappropriateness of the episode, without detailing further circumstances beyond the characterization of the players’ behaviour.
Separately, all three outlets report that Holmes has gone in for surgery on an ankle injury. The coverage presents the medical update as part of Geelong’s preparation and squad news, noting that the procedure has already taken place. Taken together, the story focuses on two distinct developments: the Suns coach’s response to the controversy surrounding the Origin-related video and Geelong’s injury management following Holmes’s ankle operation. The articles do not include additional timelines, recovery projections, or further disciplinary details beyond Hardwick’s assessment.
